I'm a HUGE fan of Mamet. In fact, I think he is the best and most important living playwright today. So lately I have decided to watch all the movies that he has had a part in writing.
Knew nothing about this flick. Seemed to get good reviews. Well is it good?
Yes, but with a caveat. There is something I have noticed about just about everything Mamet writes. There is a tempo and way of writing that is far better on stage than film.
Characters tend to repeat themselves over and over in certain scenes. And the people they are talking to often also repeat the same words. So think of "I'm not feeling good. I'm not feeling good. You're not feeling good. I'm not feeling good." That sort of thing. Only Mamet does it. Never seen another artist do this.
It works better in the theatre than on film.
Anyway, the movie is a bit convoluted and considering the tiny number of reviews here for a film made in 1991, it must have had a limited audience, likely because of the subject matter.
It's slow in its exposition so be aware that you will actually have to concentrate.
Knew nothing about this flick. Seemed to get good reviews. Well is it good?
Yes, but with a caveat. There is something I have noticed about just about everything Mamet writes. There is a tempo and way of writing that is far better on stage than film.
Characters tend to repeat themselves over and over in certain scenes. And the people they are talking to often also repeat the same words. So think of "I'm not feeling good. I'm not feeling good. You're not feeling good. I'm not feeling good." That sort of thing. Only Mamet does it. Never seen another artist do this.
It works better in the theatre than on film.
Anyway, the movie is a bit convoluted and considering the tiny number of reviews here for a film made in 1991, it must have had a limited audience, likely because of the subject matter.
It's slow in its exposition so be aware that you will actually have to concentrate.