John and Mary (1969) 6.6
John and Mary meet in a singles bar, sleep together, and spend the next day getting to know each other. Director:Peter Yates |
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John and Mary (1969) 6.6
John and Mary meet in a singles bar, sleep together, and spend the next day getting to know each other. Director:Peter Yates |
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Dustin Hoffman | ... |
John
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Mia Farrow | ... |
Mary
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Michael Tolan | ... |
James
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Sunny Griffin | ... |
Ruth
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Stanley Beck | ... |
Ernest
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Tyne Daly | ... |
Hilary
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Alix Elias | ... |
Jane
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Julie Garfield | ... |
Fran
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Marvin Lichterman | ... |
Dean
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Marian Mercer | ... |
Mags Elliot
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Susan Taylor | ... |
Minnie
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Olympia Dukakis | ... |
John's Mother
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Carl Parker | ... |
The Tennis Player
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Richard Clarke | ... |
Charlie
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Alexander Cort | ... |
Imaginary Film Director
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It's the morning after John and Mary's first sexual encounter with each other, which took place in his New York City loft apartment. They had only met for the first time the previous evening at a crowded trendy pick-up bar. They are both uncomfortable with the situation but don't want to show that discomfort to the other. They both realize that they don't know anything substantial about the other - including not even knowing each other's name - as each tries through whatever secret means to find out with who he/she just slept. As they slowly find out more about the other, they inject their own perception into the information, which is sometimes not quite reality. Over the next few hours, they, together and individually, will try to determine if there is any potential future for them, which includes their thoughts about the current most significant other in their respective lives, one who is more significant than the other, and their feelings about what they think the other person is ... Written by Huggo
and one night stands in NYC. Not the most original, or flattering, either. Which is perhaps where the film and theme deserves credit.
Farrow is understated, Dustin Hoffmman his usual self (think Kramer vs Kramer) However for the subject matter, the film does succeed on several levels.
Farrow remembers her pointless affair with a politician (Michael Tolan) who often played these roles. Hoffman was in a previous relationship with Sunny Griffin (a has-been model) who takes him for granted.
Overalll a time piece which shows some shallowness, awkwardness, and the hopes of those, still attempting relationships. The human factor is what redeems the story. 8/10.