The Formula (2006) As a tycoon averse to using synthetic oil, Marlon Brando appears in only three scenes of The Formula , yet dominates even the commentary track…
DVD Review

The Formula (2006)

Reviewed by Michelle Kung | Nov 10, 2006

Details Release Date: Nov 07, 2006; DVD Release Date: Nov 07, 2006; With: Marlon Brando and George C. Scott

As a tycoon averse to using synthetic oil, Marlon Brando appears in only three scenes of The Formula, yet dominates even the commentary track of this tedious thriller. Director John G. Avildsen drily quotes the paunchy actor's refusal to memorize his lines: '''Now I don't have to.'''

Originally posted Nov 10, 2006 Published in issue #907 Nov 17, 2006 Order article reprints