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  1. Feb 15, 2023 · MARLOWE, a gripping noir crime thriller set in late 1930’s Bay City, centers around a brooding, down on his luck detective; Philip Marlowe, played by Liam Neeson, who is hired to find the...

  2. Soon, Marlowe's life is on the line right along with his case. Mysterious Orfamay Quest (Sharon Farrell) hires Los Angeles private investigator Philip Marlowe (James Garner) to find her...

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    • Paul Bogart
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    • James Garner
  3. Marlowe is a stale and pale slab of noir which mistakes narrative crowding and useless exposition for plot and character development and relies on violence and explicit depictions of tinsel town...

    • 'The Big Sleep' (1946) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 97% The Big Sleep is the most iconic incarnation of Philip Marlowe and one of the greatest American films of all time.
    • 'The Long Goodbye' (1973) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95% Acclaimed auteur Robert Altman brought his unique style to Marlowe's noir world with his adaptation of The Long Goodbye, now considered a classic of '70s cinema.
    • 'Farewell, My Lovely' (1975) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 67% In the 1970s, the Philip Marlowe franchise was reimagined yet again, this time featuring film noir icon Robert Mitchum in the role.
    • 'Marlowe' (1969) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 63% The first movie to be titled simply Marlowe starred James Garner in the title role. In the history of Philip Marlowe adaptations, this film is often forgotten because it doesn't have a gimmick like Lady in the Lake or an auteur director like other adaptations; it is just a well-done, by-the-book detective movie.
  4. Feb 15, 2023 · Liam Neeson plays Philip Marlowe in a film adaptation of a John Banville novel, sanctioned by Raymond Chandler's estate. The review praises the script, the pace, the tone, and the cast, but does not mention the critics' ratings or reviews.

  5. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 26% rating based on 108 reviews, with an average rating of 4.9/10. The critics consensus reads: "Liam Neeson isn't necessarily a bad fit for the classic character, but Marlowe fails to make a case for itself as either a worthwhile franchise extension or a fun mystery in its own right."

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    Feb 15, 2023 · Marlowe: Directed by Neil Jordan. With Liam Neeson, Brenda Rawn, Alan Moloney, Diane Kruger. In late 1930s Bay City, a brooding, down on his luck detective is hired to find the ex-lover of a glamorous heiress.

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