I first saw this gem of a movie at a retrospective theater with my wife. It was quite sentimental and believable. Well acted performances by all, especially the leads, Ernest Borgnine and Betsy Blair.
We can relate to the shyness of both leads. I used to hang out with guys kind of like Marty's friends.....kind of. We wouldn't go around saying, "What do you feel like doin'?" It is great to see Borgnine win the Oscar. Is it deserved? I suppose. Probably is first film as a non-villain. I find it hard to believe Joe Mantell (Angie) was voted for Best Supporting Actor, though. He was terrific, but to be nominated? Also the movie is a lesson in peer pressure. Good thing Marty didn't give into it......at the end.
We can relate to the shyness of both leads. I used to hang out with guys kind of like Marty's friends.....kind of. We wouldn't go around saying, "What do you feel like doin'?" It is great to see Borgnine win the Oscar. Is it deserved? I suppose. Probably is first film as a non-villain. I find it hard to believe Joe Mantell (Angie) was voted for Best Supporting Actor, though. He was terrific, but to be nominated? Also the movie is a lesson in peer pressure. Good thing Marty didn't give into it......at the end.