Epinions Recent Reviews for mvie mu-1041641

mvie mu-1041641: Always... be closing!

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:10:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author surfur - by Dane Youssef Well-played, well-written look at the bottom rung on society--salesman. Real-estate, exactly. Yes, it's a "photographed play." Like just about every other play adaptation to the big screen... but it's so well done, you...

mvie mu-1041641: ABC=Always Be Closing, Always BE....Closing!

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:19:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matthewn - CAST: Al Pacino ... Ricky Roma Jack Lemmon ... Shelley Levene Alec Baldwin ... Blake Alan Arkin ... George Aaronow Ed Harris ... Dave Moss Kevin Spacey ... John Williamson SUMMARY: A group of real estate agents, using...

mvie mu-1041641: A Guys Movie

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 22:45:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author videodude - By definition, a guys movie can be labelled as a big budget action flick starring Arnie or Sly, or The Godfather. There's practically no room in between for a well acted and very intriguing character study. While most of those grandiose films are indeed...

mvie mu-1041641: Who Stole the Kishka?: Glengarry Glen Ross

Thu, 18 Sep 2003 20:34:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author George_Chabot - “Fat and round and firmly packed It was hanging on the rack Someone stole the kishka When I turned my back Who stole the kishka? Who stole the kishka? Who stole the kishka? Someone bring it back!” Trad. Polish song Alfred...

mvie mu-1041641: Glengarry Glen Ross ~ Excellent Character Study

Thu, 10 Jul 2003 13:15:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author drdevience - I'm not sure what I was expecting when I picked this up, but what I got wasn't even close. This is n...

mvie mu-1041641: James Foley’s Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)

Sun, 12 Jan 2003 16:15:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author artbyjude - I have had this DVD on my desk for three months, to do this review. Why? Because basically, even though everyone loves this movie, it has been nominated for multiple awards, the actors were superb and the screen play was written by David Mamet,...

mvie mu-1041641: A truly great film that just gets better with age.

Fri, 27 Dec 2002 23:41:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author alan-smithee - In today's movie making world, audiences worldwide get blasted by so many blockbusters boasting tons of CGI effects and whiz-bang f/x that it sometimes becomes easy to forget the joys of movies where the focus is just on characters talking.
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mvie mu-1041641: I'd go for the steak knives myself

Sat, 23 Nov 2002 18:20:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author SKAD13 - It's Thanksgiving, but nobody wants to hear a speech about why he should be thankful. So the next time your best friend whines about his job, slap on the newly released DVD of Glengarry Glen Ross (1992, Artisan, $26.98). Believe me, he'll shut up...

mvie mu-1041641: Salesmen Caught In Mamet's Maw: Glengarry Glen Ross

Sun, 1 Sep 2002 09:32:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mfunk75 - I had a dream once: Felix Unger, Michael Corleone, Jackson Pollock (or was it John Glenn?), and John Yossarian were having dinner, hip deep in a conversation about the best way to bilk honest and hard-working people out of their money. They talked in...

mvie mu-1041641: Adventures In Real Estate, A razor-thin Decision

Mon, 1 Oct 2001 01:02:41 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - Every now and then there comes along a film that we, the viewer, know is good and we take it for granted that it's good, even if we don't understand quite why. "Glengarry Glen Ross" is supposedly one of those movies. The truth is, it's a fine film,...

mvie mu-1041641: Glengarry GlenRoss - #22 on Laser Disc .....Remembering - Jack Lemmon... 1925-2001

Thu, 19 Jul 2001 21:55:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ASourdough4 - This review is the Twenty-Second in a series that commemorates the Laser Disc and provides us with an opportunity to revisit our film collection on this now forgotten medium.

The review:

Honoring the Memory of John Uhler Lemmon...

mvie mu-1041641: Another Day, Another Dollar.

Tue, 29 May 2001 00:21:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author The_Wood - Glengarry Glen Ross is a film that is made up of pure testosterone. More so than any war or action film. Glengarry Glen Ross is a film about angry depressed men. Men who work in a environment that is a lot like a...

mvie mu-1041641: One of the Best Movies Ever Made...

Sat, 24 Feb 2001 19:41:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author eho99 - The Why:

I first saw this movie eight years ago on an airplane and it has rattled around in my mind ever since then. David Mamet's screenplay made an indelible impression on me even through the din of an overcrowded airplane and a lot of...

mvie mu-1041641: Death of A Salesman Part II:This Time It's Personal

Thu, 14 Dec 2000 06:04:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author TRISMEGISTOS - Like "Fight Club", "Glengarry Glenn Ross" is one of those movies where a reviewer does not want to give away the essential twist that really hooks you into the story. As well, "Glengarry Glenn Ross" explores the basic...

mvie mu-1041641: Powerful, mesmerizing!

Tue, 7 Nov 2000 18:31:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MzRizz - With some understanding of the real estate world, I was curious to see sound performers. This is a portrayal o the greedy, lonely, pressurized version of real estate land deals. We don't see Hollywood bang bang shoot-em up, no blown-up buildings, or...

mvie mu-1041641: Finest acting you can find

Sun, 15 Oct 2000 17:07:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jbencken - This movie benefits from an outstanding cast, a fine screenplay, and an intriguing subject.

Practically everybody knows somebody in "Sales," but how many of us really know what it's like. This movie represents the various facets of...

mvie mu-1041641: No Deal!

Fri, 29 Sep 2000 12:48:26 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author JEPB67 - This movie is about salesmen and they failed to sell me on anything. By nature, these men are competitive. Sales, as we all know is a dog eat dog world. I've heard that 20% of the people make 80% of the money - no matter what is being sold.
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mvie mu-1041641: Suprizingly Terrific Movie

Fri, 28 Jul 2000 14:34:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jmp310 - I was going through the list of all the Al Pacino movies I haven't seen and decided to give "Glengarry Glen Ross" a try, even though the plot didn't sound particlarly interesting. It turned out to be a terrific movie.

"Glengarry...

mvie mu-1041641: A Corruption of the Spirit

Sun, 23 Jul 2000 15:44:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mas115 - A complement of " Death of a Salesman". The story is simple. A sleazy sales office, the art of the deal from the school of bleak. Characters emerge with incisive dialogue revealing the relationship among thieves and their justifications for...

mvie mu-1041641: Glengarry Glen Ross DVD

Tue, 11 Jul 2000 16:47:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jrpc2 - THE MOVIE

Plot summary: A group of real estate salesmen battle against each other, their bosses, and their “clients” to offload the most property. Amid a tense and embittered office atmosphere they fight to hold on to their jobs and their...

mvie mu-1041641: Superior Acting, amazing adaptation from the D. Mamet play

Wed, 21 Jun 2000 00:27:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jhaas4 - Glengarry Glen Ross (GGR) is a tough movie to sum up in simple terms like "neato," or "it was so sad ..." This movie isn't your typical Hollywood extravaganza. This a twisted take on normal life played by some great actors. The...

mvie mu-1041641: Always Be Closing

Mon, 5 Jun 2000 22:19:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gooner999 - This is one of those great movies that comes along once in a lifetime. It's written by David Mamet (Spanish Prisoner, Ronin, Wag the Dog, House of Games) and he does an amazing job converting his play into film format. This film is bolstered by its...

mvie mu-1041641: Great dialogue

Wed, 10 May 2000 11:22:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BKardon - Glengarry Glen Ross is an intense drama, which thrives on its dialogue. The story is simple: In an economic recession, real estate agents are faced with losing their jobs if they don't sell land. The opening sequence shows the desperation of these...

mvie mu-1041641: At least see it for the cast

Sun, 9 Apr 2000 23:32:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JonTurner - The film, "Glengarry Glen Ross," is based on a play of the same name. Both the play and the film were written by David Mamet, whose other credits include "The Untouchables," "The Spanish Prisoner," and "Wag the...

mvie mu-1041641: Some of the best acting I've ever seen

Mon, 27 Mar 2000 16:09:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Kobayashi - This is one of those films that after seeing it, You have arguments about who did the best acting. You could make a case for everyone in this film. Usually, my winner in any film with Al Pacino is Al. But, he is trumped by Jack Lemmon in this film...