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The Black Marble

1980·Movie
1h 50min
44
WeakGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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JOSEPH WAMBAUGH'S DONE IT AGAIN. But he has never done it like this.

When alcoholic homicide investigator Valnikov is transferred to a burglary case that seems to involve a creepy dogcatcher, he's also given a new partner -- the pragmatic Sgt. Natalie Zimmerman, who's experiencing a midlife crisis and does not welcome Valnikov's company. But as these emotionally bruised cops are drawn deeper into the bizarre world of dog shows, animal fanatics and pet cemeteries, they're also drawn to each other.
Quirky Romantic MysteryDog Show SubcultureWorld-Weary CopsCharacter-DrivenMelancholy ToneOffbeat HumorSlow-Burn RomanceContemporary Realism

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Black Marble worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Black Marble rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Black Marble?

1 h 50 min

The Black Marble runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Black Marble?

Critics33
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate The Black Marble higher (60) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Black Marble in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Black Marble?

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