Smartorhypo Highly Overrated But Still Good

Listonixio Fresh and Exciting

Comwayon A Disappointing Continuation

Kailansorac Clever, believable, and super fun to watch. It totally has replay value.

toddxdavis Sorry Ed, you cannot pull off the tough guy any longer. Sorry Val, you have no edge. Two actors I typically like and give wide latitude to for their bad choices in their work, we all need to make money so on occasion they can slip.The movie has a very weak premise, is pulled together hoping the consumer is not paying attention, and delivers a minimal performance.I want my time back. I could have napped, exercised, or even played Pac Man (retro pun for retro actors) and received more for my entertainment time

felix-wyderka "Spartan" is a brilliant thriller that unfolds more and as it goes on. It peels off the layers like and onion and there is always another surprise around the corner. The writer doesn't feel the need to introduce the characters and jumps right into action and that is a refreshing change. The dialogue is very well thought out and more extensive than the usual one liners that is what makes this thriller so unique. The absence of catchphrases or worn out lines makes the dialogue and atmosphere feel more tens and perfectly fits the movies overall theme. Val Kilmer shows one of the best performances of his career a total bad-ass. Macy and Bell also deliver solid performances. The directing is very good and is different than in other thrillers. Rather than trying to lay focus on the characters Mamet lays focus on the plot and lets the actors do their thing which helps the plot unfold so much better and the characters to bloom. He does this with great camera work. There are some great long shots that just raise the tension and excitement. There are also many hidden details in this movie that can give the viewer a clue about the proceedings in the story and pull the viewer even more into the story. In conclusion we can say that we have a very unconventional yet brilliant thriller that excites from start to end and makes the viewer feel at home.

pc95 Terribly directed and written by David Mamet, the dialog, direction, and ultimately direction of "Spartan" deep-sixed a potentially interesting plot and story. Characters whip through their lines and dialog has the feel of being written by a singular voice. There's no variety in tone. Later in the runtime the dialog and story burns up in flames. By the last 20 min of runtime, I didn't care anymore and was laughing at the depth the movie had sunk. The actors involved are more talented than what this director fashioned; indeed Mamet aims for little to no emotion and the movie seems like a paranoid ramblings from a mental patient. 4/10 laughably bad.

Rindiana Mamet's back again with his deceptive sleights of hand, rushing poor Val Kilmer from one precarious situation to the next as if trying to outdo "24".But breathless pace, self-indulgently clever (or rather not so clever) dialogue and plenty of mechanical twists and turns can't hide the fact that this flat and unconvincing charade never generates a shred of emotional or intellectual resonance.Watch those great 70s conspiracy thrillers instead. They were gripping and smart without being sophomoric.3 out of 10 mean Al Bundys