The Spanish Prisoner

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Stoner J. @Stoner Apr 13 Typical Mamet driven film. It’s good, but the silly dialogue and mood undue, quite a bit, what could have been a killer neo-noir. See more Rafi แก้ว M @RT61647557 Nov 13 This is a great movie, that keeps you guessing until the last scene. Steve Martin is a great villain, and the story is convincing and engaging. It's the kind of movie that gets overlooked, possibly because the title makes people think it's about a prison in Spain, but it's far removed from that, being a thrilling story of an honest guy caught in a dangerous web of betrayal. It's complex and enjoyable enough that it bears repeated viewing. See more Jay B @RT18046424 Jul 3 This movie was very good, but not great. The main character was likable, the mystery and intrigue were palpable and engaging, and it possessed a classic movie style. I also greatly appreciate how clean and accessible it was to any audience. However, this story was not as believable as I hoped. The scale of the con was greatly and unnecessarily inflated, and some of the particular, individual parts of the scam were simply untenable. See more Larry R Jun 27 This feels and looks like a made for TV movie from years long passed. Simple easy to see through plot, bad lighting, bad sound, bad direction, mediocre acting, lightweight leading man, poor performances throughout. Does Mr. Mamet carry so much weight that the critics just go along with it all? A real stinker. See more Max W @RT65350549 Jun 14 A very fun watch. Had me surprised at every twist that came. The end had a little deus ex machina to it, though! See more Alain E @AlainE 04/20/2025 A tour de force by David Mamet at the peak of his power. If you want to feel paranoid and distrust everyone, this is the movie for you. The levels of deception build a highrise that reaches the sky. Even the title is supposedly explained halfway by the good guys, only the plot of the conspiracy is much more elaborate and the “good guys “ need a lot of polishing. Totally entertaining. See more Read all reviews

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