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In Reply to: Re: Glengarry GlenRoss posted by Victor Khomenko on December 12, 2002 at 13:07:07:
Every performance is inspired. Being derived from the Pulitzer Prize winning stageplay Glengarry Glen Ross is composed of a limited number of set pieces that may appear somewhat claustrophobic on the big screen, but given the high-caliber of acting of it's outstanding ensemble cast that is quickly forgotten and may even work to it's advantage. IMHO, criticism of ANY performance in this film borders on pure buffoonery coming from someone who considers himself a connoisseur of quality film fare. True, Pacino has phoned-in overacted performances in a number of roles over the years, but he NAILS his character in David Mamet's screenplay. As a matter of fact, every character is stunningly well defined and each actor's performance articulated flawlessly.FYI, the story which you consider "banal and trivial, artificial and tired" would more accurately be described as inspired and sophisticated, realistic and original in my informed opinion; unfortunately, your viewpoint is diametrically opposed to what I've expressed here. Of course, you're entitled to like or dislike whichever films you choose, but in fairness you should also consider the possibility that some of those European films you like may fall well short of the praise you and other armchair critics heep on them; some are REAL snoozers by comparison.
AuPh
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Follow Ups
- Glengarry GlenRoss is a drama of high art aspirations; IMO, for the most part, it succeeds! - Audiophilander 22:18:56 12/12/02 (6)
- Why make it... - patrickU 00:23:56 12/13/02 (5)
- There's nothing personal in my comments. - Audiophilander 07:20:37 12/13/02 (1)
- Analyze This. Part tree.... - patrickU 10:37:40 12/13/02 (0)
- Re: Why make it... - Victor Khomenko 07:17:59 12/13/02 (2)
- "There you go again" as big Vic's Elmer befuddled mentor would probably say. - Audiophilander 07:44:32 12/13/02 (1)
- Do I wonder ? - patrickU 10:40:22 12/13/02 (0)
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