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Malcolm & Marie

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57% Tomatometer 253 Reviews 67% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
Writer/Director Sam Levinson teams up with Zendaya and John David Washington for an achingly romantic drama in which a filmmaker (Washington) and his girlfriend (Zendaya) return home following a celebratory movie premiere as he awaits what's sure to be imminent critical and financial success. The evening suddenly takes a turn as revelations about their relationships begin to surface, testing the strength of their love.
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Critics Consensus

Malcolm & Marie's ambitions aren't always satisfactorily fulfilled, but its flaws are often offset by the strong chemistry between the film's stars.

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Audience Says

Zendaya and John David Washington bring Malcolm & Marie to life, even when the story and the dialogue they're given don't do them any favors.

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Michael Blackmon BuzzFeed News 12/17/2021
Malcolm & Marie feels half-baked. Go to Full Review
Esther Zuckerman Thrillist 07/29/2021
Malcolm & Marie is beautiful... But there's never any reason to be invested in these two people or the outcome of their romance. Go to Full Review
Soraya Nadia McDonald Andscape 03/09/2021
Malcolm & Marie doesn't accomplish much besides telling on its progenitor. Go to Full Review
Surya Komal Just for Movie Freaks Sep 20
2.5/5
Malcolm & Marie quickly loses its grip. The endless cycle of arguments grows repetitive, the dialogue strains for depth, and its commentary on art and criticism feels shallow. Go to Full Review
John Daniel Tangalin The Cinema Spot Jul 19
One thing leads to another, resulting in not a fight between romantic partners, but rather “an observation.” At least, that’s what Marie calls it. Go to Full Review
Geoffrey Macnab iNews.co.uk Jan 16
3/5
Both give very full-blooded performances which, at their best, are worthy of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. Go to Full Review
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Zizo A 5d Saw this film the first night it dropped on Netflix, and has been one of my favorite films ever since. Being a fan of Zendaya's work, this one takes the cake. This film serves as a solid transition from her child/high school type roles to a more mature authentic performance that many will go back to in the years to come. See more Larissa C Sep 9 This is the best film I’ve seen in a really long time outside of Sinners. I’m glad I watched this film at 26 years old instead at age 22 when it first came out because I had watched it then I would’ve thought it was a horrible movie but now because I’ve been through so many different experiences in life & I have just evolved as a human being and I have been exposed to much more forms of art I can appreciate deeply appreciate this film like no other. See more Marlene A Apr 11 The intricacies of their relationship are quite compelling. My perspective has shifted between her standpoint and his, ultimately returning to hers. However, the essential truth is that both individuals exhibit human flaws and may genuinely have affection for each other. While this situation may have been overwhelming for a single evening, I believe it represents a culmination of numerous arguments and unresolved resentments that have converged into one night. Both performances are great, but Zendaya’s is exceptional See more oyindamola B 12/04/2024 The movie tells the courage to show your vulnerability to the one you love while you wait and watch what they make out of it, will they use it against you, will they embrace you for it or pity you. It also show how deep simple communications and empathy plays in relationship. This is just real life situation of partners living with fears of being replaceable by the one they love. See more 11/30/2024 As amazing as David Washington is in this.. Zendaya ups him due to her authenticity ";b". Both of them are key in this, and this is the first movie I've seen Washington be an Oscar worthy performer. It's a movie that is similar to a broadway show. A focus on two performers in one location in an engaging, heated conversation, and relationship. Their conversations, thanks to the script, is very interesting. Conversations about the industry, critics, society, and so on. It's the best podcast of all time. And it's very sexy, which is very refreshing in an age were sexy is ostracised. Also directed brilliantly by Sam Levinson... Thank you!! See more KJ M 10/05/2024 Brilliant acting, brilliant cinematography, brilliant set, brilliant soundtrack. Perfectly captured intense, complicated passion. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Writer/Director Sam Levinson teams up with Zendaya and John David Washington for an achingly romantic drama in which a filmmaker (Washington) and his girlfriend (Zendaya) return home following a celebratory movie premiere as he awaits what's sure to be imminent critical and financial success. The evening suddenly takes a turn as revelations about their relationships begin to surface, testing the strength of their love.
Director
Sam Levinson
Producer
Ashley Levinson, Sam Levinson, Kevin Turen
Screenwriter
Sam Levinson
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Little Lamb, The Reasonable Bunch
Rating
R (Pervasive Language|Sexual Content)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 29, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 5, 2021
Runtime
1h 46m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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