'Marlowe' is not a bad film, but unfortunately, it is also not a good film. The first half drags badly, but the second half is quite tidy and the film comes alive. The fault for this must lie with Director and Co-Writer, Neil Jordan.
However, Jordan has made a quite stylish and handsome film, which is not really noir, more like new noir. Liam Neeson is fine as Marlowe, as are Diane Kruger and Jessica Lange. Cameo spots by François Arnaud, Ian Hart, Danny Houston, Colm Meany and Alan Cumming are also successful outings.
Possibly the most intriguing plot aspect is that, although the names have been changed, the underlying story is about Joseph P. Kennedy (The Ambassador) and his affair with both Hollywood and Gloria Swanson (Jessica Lange).
However, Jordan has made a quite stylish and handsome film, which is not really noir, more like new noir. Liam Neeson is fine as Marlowe, as are Diane Kruger and Jessica Lange. Cameo spots by François Arnaud, Ian Hart, Danny Houston, Colm Meany and Alan Cumming are also successful outings.
Possibly the most intriguing plot aspect is that, although the names have been changed, the underlying story is about Joseph P. Kennedy (The Ambassador) and his affair with both Hollywood and Gloria Swanson (Jessica Lange).