John & Mary (1969)
Another movie whose screenplay was written by John Mortimer.
This 1969 movie did not particularly hit it big in the box office even though two of its main stars, Dustin Hoffman and Mia Farrow had just carved a name for themselves after 'Midnight Cowboy' and 'Rosemary's Child' respectively.
This neo-art movie takes through the ritual of courtship of modern man. It shows us the art of fornication which is quite comical which looking like the art of war. The parties involved look like prey and predator. The only thing different is that each party wants to be the holding the upper hand and dictating terms. It also looks like a psychological warfare involving kidnappers and negotiators in a hostage situation!
John (Dustin Hoffman) is with his friend in a bar frequented by pretty lasses looking for a one night stand. A somewhat reluctant John who is still nursing a recent break-up with his girlfriend, a flamboyant model, meets Mary (Mia Farrow). Before long, she is already in his apartment playing a psychological mind game of guessing John's real intentions and feelings. John has his own way of determining his beau's intentions as well!
This saga is interspersed with flashbacks of each other's private lives to make it an enjoyable modern time love story.
All through the weekend, they meet, they go separate ways, rediscover each other and decide to be a couple. Whether it is forever or just a fling is anybody's guess! Kind of reminds you of 'You've got mail'.
Another movie whose screenplay was written by John Mortimer.This 1969 movie did not particularly hit it big in the box office even though two of its main stars, Dustin Hoffman and Mia Farrow had just carved a name for themselves after 'Midnight Cowboy' and 'Rosemary's Child' respectively.
This neo-art movie takes through the ritual of courtship of modern man. It shows us the art of fornication which is quite comical which looking like the art of war. The parties involved look like prey and predator. The only thing different is that each party wants to be the holding the upper hand and dictating terms. It also looks like a psychological warfare involving kidnappers and negotiators in a hostage situation!
John (Dustin Hoffman) is with his friend in a bar frequented by pretty lasses looking for a one night stand. A somewhat reluctant John who is still nursing a recent break-up with his girlfriend, a flamboyant model, meets Mary (Mia Farrow). Before long, she is already in his apartment playing a psychological mind game of guessing John's real intentions and feelings. John has his own way of determining his beau's intentions as well!
This saga is interspersed with flashbacks of each other's private lives to make it an enjoyable modern time love story.
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