Glengarry Glen Ross

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David H I saw this movie a long time ago, and I didn't remember being very impressed. But something somebody said about the film recently made me think I would like to revisit it, and I'm glad I did. *** I believe the film started out as a play, and the film unfolds just like a play, carrying you from one scene to the next. *** Its dramatic arc is effective. I never lost interest in what was happening, but I did find the wrap-up a little confusing when the Jack Lemmon character ended up being the one who had done the robbery even though we had been led to believe it was Alan Arkin. That left me scratching my head at the end, but it’s still a powerhouse film. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/06/24 Full Review Audience Member I generally like these style of movies, but this one is way overrated in my opinion. The cast and acting is great but the story is missing nerve. The threat of being fired never feels threatening after Baldwin leaves the room. The hospitalized daughter is just a side comment. The police investigation is not a drama but a nuisance for the salesmen. It's just an endless lamentation about leads, that's it. The premise is great, but the story needs some absurd elements, surprising twists or dramatic shifts to really bring it to life. The cameo by Baldwin is the best part of the film - the superficiality, machismo, and coldness is depressing and ridiculous at the same time. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/28/24 Full Review Audience Member Jack Lemmon ruins nearly everything he touches, and the role written for Al Pacino is more Over the Top than Dog Day Afternoon. The Golden Leads as a McGuffin [plot device] is positively laughable. Lemmon's line "You don't know the shot!" could be the single worst piece of dialog in movie history. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/01/24 Full Review unknown H Literally the worst movie I've ever seen. Nothing happens and then it's over. Absolute garbage Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/10/24 Full Review Aidan B Solid performances and an edge of your seat story make "Glengarry Glen Ross" a marvelously great film. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/22/24 Full Review Deke P Why Mamet gets sky high reviews: Conservatives admire him for finally becoming a conservative, writing for NATIONAL REVIEW! Lefties love this movie because it was written in Mamet's earlier leftist period. It portrays American capitalism in the harshest light. Much like 'Death of a Salesman'. Still, as one who has been a salesman, and knows how hard it can be, this dialogue is almost unbearably depressing and unenjoyable. Hard to believe such ugliness could long be tolerated, or effective in any business. But Mamet boiled it all down to a very short, extremely volatile and dramatic day or two. Great cast, big stars. Classic iconic scenes, especially Alec Baldwin laying down the ruthless challenge to make sales or get fired. Jack Lemmon great, and looked old and washed up. The movie is over 30 years old now, & I just now watched it for the first time, on tv, April 2024. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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