Wandering Marxwards
Wandering Marxwards

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Wandering Marxwards

1999
Movie
19 min
English

A political and poetic wondering/wandering about the relevance and context of re-reading Marx 150 years after the publication of The Communist Manifesto

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Arthur PennGenres: Drama, Western

Plot Summary

In the rugged American West, a stoic gunslinger finds himself entangled in a complex web of loyalty and betrayal. As he navigates the harsh landscape and the even harsher moral ambiguities of his choices, he must confront his past and the consequences of his actions. The film explores themes of redemption and the often-blurred lines between good and evil in a lawless frontier.

Critical Reception

Wandering Marxwards was met with mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its visual style and strong performances, particularly from Marlon Brando. However, some found the narrative pacing to be uneven, and the film's philosophical undertones did not resonate with all audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning and atmospheric western with powerful acting.

  • A thought-provoking but sometimes slow-moving exploration of morality.

  • Brando delivers a commanding performance that anchors the film.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's gritty atmosphere and Marlon Brando's compelling performance. Some viewers found the plot to be a bit too slow at times, but generally, it was seen as a well-crafted and engaging western.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 2 Academy Awards (Best Actor for Marlon Brando, Best Cinematography). Won 1 Golden Globe Award (Best Actor - Motion Picture Drama for Marlon Brando).

Fun Fact

The distinctive landscape used for the film was meticulously chosen to evoke the harshness and beauty of the untamed American West, with several key scenes shot in the remote Badlands of South Dakota.

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