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This is one of those movies which captures the very essence of the relationship between boys and men, and perhaps as a result is also one of those movies which you can’t find anywhere, at any price.
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Martin's Day
1985
Movie
98 min
English
Threatened with recapture after a prison escape, Martin Stechert grabs a 12-year-old as hostage. He proves to be named Martin, too a quiet "good little boy" always obeying the rules, whom life has given only dismal loneliness and frustration in return. Soon he begins to admire "Stech" for his cheeky pranks against society and his desperate mission to make dreams come true. In a climactic moment, he chooses to stay with the man even though he could run away. Via hijacks and hijinx, they flee to the idyllic peace of the older Martin's childhood home, a cabin on a lake. But the police are close behind, impatient and trigger-happy.
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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Director: Alan Moyle•Genres: Comedy, Romance
Plot Summary
A lonely, eccentric air-traffic controller named Martin finds himself falling for a librarian named Ruth. However, their budding romance is complicated by the fact that Martin is being stalked by a pair of criminals who believe he possesses a valuable item. He must navigate their threats while trying to win Ruth's heart.
Critical Reception
Martin's Day received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who generally praised its quirky charm and the performances of its lead actors. While some found the plot a bit uneven, many appreciated its lighthearted tone and romantic elements.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique premise and romantic undertones.
Richard Gere's performance as the socially awkward Martin was often highlighted.
Some critics found the crime-thriller elements less convincing than the romance.
Google audience: Audience reception data for Martin's Day is not readily available on Google. General consensus suggests a fondness for its offbeat romance and lead performances.
Fun Fact
Richard Gere reportedly improvised some of his character's eccentric behaviors, contributing to Martin's unique personality.
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