IMDb plot summary: A director and his girlfriend's relationship is tested after they return home from his movie premiere and face each other's turmoil during one long night.
Directed by Sam Levinson. Starring John David Washington and Zendaya.
This is a talky piece that would feel right at home in a black box theater. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf comes to mind as an immediate comparison, but there's a possibility Malcolm and Marie still actually like each other, although that's heavily debatable. The two discuss a lot of things that make for interesting post-movie discussions, particularly about art and art criticism, but they spend most of their time digging deep at each other's insecurities and hitting hard whenever they feel even slightly attacked. Malcolm in particular is frighteningly volatile, especially showcased in a scene when he reads a review that praises his film but for what he perceives as the wrong reasons, and he goes on a multi-minute rant cursing all reviewers while Marie laughs because, for once tonight, his rage isn't aimed at her. The film doesn't wow me, but the performances are good and it definitely made me pay attention. And remember how much I've missed theater during the pandemic.
How it entered my Flickchart:
Malcolm & Marie > Arctic
Malcolm & Marie < Dark Passage
Malcolm & Marie < I Saw the Devil
Malcolm & Marie < Blood Diamond
Malcolm & Marie > Music Within
Malcolm & Marie > The Tree of Life
Malcolm & Marie > My Favorite Year
Malcolm & Marie > Les Miserables (1935)
Malcolm & Marie < The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Malcolm & Marie < Winnie the Pooh (2011)
Malcolm & Marie < Blow Dry
Malcolm & Marie < 101 Dalmatians (1961)
Final spot: #1488 out of 3372, or 56%.
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