Glengarry Glen Ross
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Movie Reviews of Glengarry Glen Ross
Movie Review: 2nd prize: a set of steak knives. 3rd prize: your fired!
Summary: 5 Stars
"The man from downtown" comes and informs the sales staff "we're adding something special to this month's sales promotion. First prize, a cadillac convertable. Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired!
The pressure is on--how far would _you_ go to preserve your job?
This movie is based on a play which is a riviting, penetrating study of the Male psychie as expressed in the workplace. Men are front and center--they are working, drinking, schmoozing--and selling. The part women figure in this play only by the impact they have on the men--the sick daughter, the wife who answered the wrong sales ad. Your manhood is directly proportional to your sales volume, so A.B.C. -- Always Be Closing!
How ironic then is the line Al Pacino delivers towards the end of the movie: "We're not living in a world of men. We're living in a world of clock-watchers and office holders."
This is one of those movies you can watch over and over, savoring the dialog and marveling over the excellent performances.
Movie Review: Superb Acting
Summary: 5 Stars
"Glendarry Glen Ross" movie is outstanding acting show which could probably be shown for acting students to learn the profession. It would probably go without notice but its acting made a difference. Al Pacino and Alec Baldwin lines are amazing to watch. They play so realistically. Not to mention other actors who are also great.
I watched this movie number of years ago but I am going to buy the dvd to own it and entertain myself from time to time.
I only had a hard time understanding the term which is revolving in the movie all the time. I am not sure if I am spelling it correctly. The characters talk about "leeds" or "weeds". Since English is not my native language I would appreciate if anyone could explain to me what it means? I could not find the right description in dictionary. It is the key word they are using in this movie. I would appreciate any explanantion from Amazon reviewers of this term. My email is: jarekmalinowski@hotmail.com
I highly recommend this movie for anyone who appreciates great acting.
Movie Review: "Death of a Salesman" Redux
Summary: 5 Stars
Rare indeed is the chance to see Jack Lemmon, Ed Harris, Kevin Spacey, Jonathan Pryce, Alan Arkin, Alec Baldwin and Al Pacino on stage all at the same time. But here it is. This film of the famous David Mamet play is a painful look at the world of high-pressure sales. You're only as good as your last close, your last deal, your last whatever--such is the harsh message of Mamet's play. Filmed as if the characters are onstage, the action takes place in a day--a rainy depressing evening and the following deceptively sunny morning. Everyone's a victim--the customers, the salesmen, the office manager, even the guy from "downtown." Blinded by need or greed, these men can't escape the endless cycle of boom and bust. The film is true to the play, and although a bit slow moving at times, the performances are stunning. It's amazing to see the defeated Jack Lemmon pick up the phone and immediately morph into a smooth talking executive with a guaranteed money-making investment to sell. You'll remember it every time you listen to a sales pitch!Movie Review: Almost like watching it on Broadway
Summary: 5 Stars
Perhaps that's wishful thinking, as I never got the chance to see GGR on stage. But watching it here makes you realize it could be very satisfying in a small theater. After all, there are relatively few sets (most indoors) and essentially no special effects. Isn't it nice to watch a great movie without CGI? That's how all the movies were in my day, sonny!
As for the product itself (10 Year Anniversary Special Edition from 2002), I'm not sure why a studio would release a two-disc set with one disc being widescreen and the other being full screen, but at least it's not a flipper disc! In any case, there's plenty of extras, including some Director's commentary (I believe scene specific, not running the length of the film).
Certainly we see echos of Death of a Salesman, especially in Jack Lemmon's character. Overall a magnificant ensemble case. I have heard that the actors would come to the set even when they didn't have a scene, just to watch the other guys work.
PUT THAT COFFEE DOWN!
Movie Review: Cinematic Perfection
Summary: 5 Stars
These days, so many lousy films are mass-produced that when yousee a great film, it really stands out. This film fits that
description. It's all-star cast is in top form, including Kevin Spacey as the office manager, long before he became famous in
'American Beauty.' What's really remarkable about 'Glengarry
Glen Ross,' is the fact that it takes place in so few locations.
The entire film is purely dialogue-based. It's perfectly cast,
from Jack Lemmon, as the pathetic has-been salesman to Al Pacino
as the office's top-notch, hot shot salesperson. Although, he's
only in the film for around five minutes, Alec Baldwin absolutely
steals the film with his 'motivating the troops' speech. He's the
absolute personification of a complete self-centered elitist. This is not a film you'll just want to rent, it's a must-own film, which, believe me, you'll memorize line for line.