Listen to Me Marlon

Showtime | Release Date: July 29, 2015

8.1	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 27 Ratings

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foxgroveNov 6, 2015

This riveting and informative documentary uses as its main source previously never publicly heard tape recordings made over the years by Marlon Brando himself. On them he reflects on various topics ranging from life, his family, his films andThis riveting and informative documentary uses as its main source previously never publicly heard tape recordings made over the years by Marlon Brando himself. On them he reflects on various topics ranging from life, his family, his films and Hollywood in general. To accompany these revelatory tapes, archival footage and clips from his films confirm or contradict what he is saying (depending on how much you love his films). What comes through strongly, though, is the sheer presence and magnetism of both the man and the actor, even if the man comes across as somewhat reclusive and subdued, shy even! His sense of disappointment with the industry he shone in is acutely felt, as is his dissatisfaction with most of his films and the performances he gave in them. It’s true that many of his movies were either overrated or just plain bad, but I defy anyone seeing the clips here to not find themselves wanting to revisit at least some of them. He also endured more than his share of personal tragedy which weighs in here to paint a picture of a not particularly happy, if extremely talented, man. It’s all captivatingly put together and complimented by some great music on the soundtrack.… Expand

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susank101Aug 9, 2015

An sensuous, immersive revelatory experience, for fans of Brando and/or 20th century film. A masterpiece of research, using Marlon's own private recordings and archival footage, all set to a magnificent score.

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scarfakeDec 26, 2015

i wish that digital head stay with me and tell about himself. you can learn about marlon brando's private life with his voice. this is a meditation when it has finished you just smoke. very special, very profound like marlon brando

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zedzdedNov 18, 2018

Wonderfully portrayed the depth, the humanity, the intelligence of Brando. Respectfully put together with fascinating audio. I really felt his disillusion with the art form. You really feel that his genius was almost wasted on film yet heWonderfully portrayed the depth, the humanity, the intelligence of Brando. Respectfully put together with fascinating audio. I really felt his disillusion with the art form. You really feel that his genius was almost wasted on film yet he was also so brilliant and transformed the medium alchemically too. I felt a new found awe for the man. Highly recommend.… Expand

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SakataOct 11, 2018

It is not easy to make a documentary that tries to portray with as much sincerity as possible who Marlon Brando was in front of or behind the cameras. And although many things deserve to be explored more, this film manages to go deep to showIt is not easy to make a documentary that tries to portray with as much sincerity as possible who Marlon Brando was in front of or behind the cameras. And although many things deserve to be explored more, this film manages to go deep to show the melancholies and sorrows of one of the best actors of all time (if not the best).… Expand

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