While Mamet's writing can tend to be a little overrated, which isn't to say it's not good because it is, this one has the benefit of being delivered by a legendary cast. The film understandably comes across as more of a stage piece, and I think is st... (read more) While Mamet's writing can tend to be a little overrated, which isn't to say it's not good because it is, this one has the benefit of being delivered by a legendary cast. The film understandably comes across as more of a stage piece, and I think is stronger because of it.

For me, it's my 'chill-out' movie. Mamet's words work like Jazz in this one. Just a classic film, with one of, for me THE greatest cast put on film. Foley's simple and subtle direction works amazingly. Should be taught in English and Film classes.

Great dialogue. Outstanding acting. Lovely use of color.

A superb, biting indictment of the "selling" of America--SALESMANSHIP at it's brilliant and sleazy worst (shaking down the naively defenseless public with phone-pitched Florida land development schemes.)

Excellent David Mamet screenplay. Jack Lemmon... (read more) A superb, biting indictment of the "selling" of America--SALESMANSHIP at it's brilliant and sleazy worst (shaking down the naively defenseless public with phone-pitched Florida land development schemes.)

Excellent David Mamet screenplay. Jack Lemmon in perhaps his most powerful dramatic performance, with top support from Al Pacino , Alan Arkin et al.

The language is pretty strong at times--some stretches of "f" word--, but totally expressive of the tense, explosive competitiveness in the office, the raw inside reality vs. the smooth, perfectly crafted sales "image."

sharp dialogue...kept me interested the whole time!