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Mamet's REDBELT takes a knee to Capone's nuts! But does he like it?

I just feel sad by telemarketer	May 10th, 2008 08:24:03 AM
Sometimes I am filled with such sadness, then I read an article like this and simply have no idea about what it means or how the information could possibly affect my life in any way and then I fell so small. Very small. I liked that one with the Baldwin guy where he was ll kies "3rd Prize? You are fired?'...that was cool. Was that cool? I think so...maybe?
I just feel sad, very sad by telemarketer	May 10th, 2008 08:29:09 AM
Sometimes I feel like the only people in the world who are able to comprehend my fragile soul are the collective of humans who publish their opinions under the name 'Capone" on this fine website. How many of there are you? Mostly there are three of me!
Cheer up, telemarketer by Franklin T Marmoset	May 10th, 2008 08:37:21 AM
Yes, you are small, but no smaller than the rest of us. Also, you're right - Alec Baldwin's scene in Glengarry Glen Ross was very cool. On a Mamet-related note, I notice from IMDB that his next film as writer/director is called Joan Of Bark: The Dog Who Saved France. This seems like an interesting change of pace for him. There isn't any information on the cast, but it sounds like the sort of thing that might star Jason Alexander or Matt le Blanc or the little kid out of Malcolm In The Middle. Is he really making a film about a heroic French dog?
I like the trailers for this by Juggernaut125	May 10th, 2008 08:49:03 AM
And I agree Chiwetel is a very watchable commodity in the movie industry. Mamet tells some fantastic stories sometimes. I think I'll make a point of seeing this next week. This summer is shaping up to be a whirl-wind of cool movies.
woot, a good review from someone who gets Mamet by newc0253	May 10th, 2008 10:35:53 AM
thanks Capone.
by the way	May 10th, 2008 11:16:13 AM
Chiwetel rules
Fuck you, THAT'S my name. by Dingleberry Jones	May 10th, 2008 12:57:22 PM
After Glengarry Glen Ross, I'm watching everything Mamet puts on screen. He could make Ass: The Movie a fucking masterpiece.
Glenngary Glennross is fucking awesome! by fiester	May 10th, 2008 01:35:27 PM
Great flick! And the Lemmon character in it is the basis for the Gil character on The Simpsons.
ZOMG, REALLY FIESTER!!?? by Son of Hades	May 10th, 2008 01:51:16 PM
1997 called, it wants its explanation back.
mamet's language by necgray	May 10th, 2008 02:01:29 PM
Sometimes I like Mamet, but other times I want to slap him around. Like Heist. I swear to god, if you don't laugh at the ridiculously awful dialogue in that piece of shit, you truly have drunk the Kool-Aid.
Mamet is a genius. GGGR is a masterpiece by Proman1984	May 10th, 2008 02:45:49 PM
and so is this movie.
"The movie ain't bad either." by thebearovingian	May 10th, 2008 03:25:33 PM
Not a strong vote of confidence.
Mamet is annoying by RickyShoreSingsTheBlues	May 10th, 2008 04:49:19 PM
check out RICKY SHORE SINGS THE BLUES instead
Damn You Michael Bay by MCMLXXVI	May 10th, 2008 07:09:48 PM
Damn You Michael Bay
I love 'Spartan'. Kilmer was gold in it by johnnyjlawless	May 10th, 2008 07:31:04 PM
"you wanted to go through the looking glass. How was it? More fun than miniature golf?"
What's a play? by SoylentMean	May 10th, 2008 07:45:55 PM

My boss is so cool that when he goes to sleep... by Osmosis Jones	May 10th, 2008 09:48:22 PM
...sheep count HIM.
I don't want you quieter than an ant pissing on cotton... by Osmosis Jones	May 10th, 2008 09:49:54 PM
...I want you quiter than an ant not even THINKING of pissing on cotton.
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Spartan by mascan42	May 11th, 2008 09:16:40 AM
Ever wonder what a well-written 24 movie would be like? This is it.
what I love about it by johnnyjlawless	May 11th, 2008 10:05:43 AM
is that it is up to you to keep up. No bollocks plot exposition. If you mouthbreathe your way through it you're going to get lost. The IMDb forums attest to that.
I Think REDBELT is Tremendous by NoHubris	May 11th, 2008 01:34:38 PM
It has great characters - particularly with respect to what they do and why they do it - and some of the most creative plot twists and reversals that I've seen in a while. For the most part, Chiwetel Ejiofor could've "phoned in" his role from DIRTY PRETTY THINGS (which I love BTW), but instead he does something really fresh with Mamet's material. Agreed regarding Emily Mortimer. Surprisingly, she added a huge dimension to this and I don't see how REDBELT would've been as great without her. IMHO this movie is for people who love both thrillers and action but want the action to have real substance and resonance.
Dreaming big? by CloakAndZipper	May 11th, 2008 04:49:02 PM
No, this movie is about living with the mediocrity of modern life (usually forced upon you by need to pay bills, among other things) versus living with a code of honor. Like at my job.
And it's fucking great! by CloakAndZipper	May 11th, 2008 04:49:30 PM
Forgot to mention that.
Mamet's always got game, looking forward to this by KillaKane	May 12th, 2008 06:53:36 AM
The fight sequences seem well rooted in the reality of Kumate style combat, no hollywood Martial Art histrionics, with more emphasis placed on the adrenalised impetus of having to react, counter and apply quickly thought strategy to take out an openent as swifty and effectively as possible - 'the shortest distance between two points'. For me Mamet's always produced interesting and well structured films, his flair for dialogue sets him apart heads and shoulders from his peers, one of the great contemporary American playwrights IMHO. And it's refreshing to have a director who prefers the 'British' School of acting over the Stanislavsky/Strassberg luvies.
Everyone needs money by Norga	May 12th, 2008 08:52:22 AM
That's why they call it money!
People don't like Mamet? Really? by TheLastCleric	May 12th, 2008 09:04:29 AM
That seems odd given the consistent quality the man has delivered over the years. Redbelt is certainly on my short To Do List.
On my list for next weekend! by Ninja Nerd	May 12th, 2008 09:58:24 AM
I actually trained and later, taught in an "old school" dojo. The owners's first name is Terry and we started teaching Gracie BJJ in 1993. That decision caused us to part company with Chuck Norris' UFAF organization and become an full independent school. Since I haven't seen Redbelt yet, I can't do direct comparisons, but I suspect there are some. And I absolutely LOVE Mamet films. House Of Games is high on my list, but I don't think there's a "bad" Mamet film, period! I'm very curious to see Tim Allen's part; I was amused by Home Improvement, but haven't really liked his movies that much. Looking forward to the weekend. We saw Speed Racer yeseterday and had mixed reviews ranging from "well, it could have been worse" to "I really liked it", which kind of matches the critics take, I guess.
Redbelt is awesome! by MacTard420	May 12th, 2008 11:07:05 AM
Saw it on Friday and it really is a damn good movie. Followed it up with a DVD viewing of Spartan. Val Kilmer fucking owns that movie! I loves me some Mamet goodness!
He was great in Melinda and Melinda and before that by GQtaste	May 12th, 2008 10:26:53 PM
Dirty Pretty things. In which I suppose Allen saw his ablility in the first place. The dude is a great fucking actor. Thats for sure. Oh, and GlennGary was a masterpiece! Pacino: have you ever taken a shit that let made you felt like you slept for twelve hours? Or a piss?
Loved this by Lone_Wolf_McQuaalude	May 13th, 2008 10:57:20 AM
Ending's been criticized some, but it brought a huge smile to my face. Ejiofor is so perfect; just...centered. You can't take your eyes off of him. Great flick
mamet by holoholojoe	May 13th, 2008 03:10:46 PM
his glengarry movie was crazy. "coffee is for closers" , it was so engrossing and it's about ... salesman? will see redbelt soon, considering mamet has actually be TRAINING in jiu-jitsu for 5 years, i am guessing he got addicted to it..like most folks who tries bjj, once you are hooked, your life will revolve around it. guess mamet is blending his work and play passions together
Ending by NoHubris	May 13th, 2008 03:30:57 PM
The ending was perfect and was based on the code of honor of all involved (for good or bad).

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