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: Warner Home Video
: Political Thriller
: 107 min.
: English
: English, Spanish, French
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David Mamet writes and directs the political thriller Spartan. Respected Secret Service agent Robert Scott (Val Kilmer) is assigned to the kidnapping case of Laura Newton (Kristen Bell), the missing daughter of a high-ranking political figure. Scott is teamed up with rookie Curtis (Derek Luke). Aided by the FBI and the CIA, the team discovers a human trafficking operation that may lead to Laura's kidnappers. Meanwhile, political operative Stoddard (William H. Macy) refuses to cooperate with the rescue mission. Scott and Curtis are forced to quit the investigation when the media reports Laura's death. Believing her to be alive, Curtis is motivated to start up a dangerous unofficial investigation of his own. Spartan premiered at the Bangkok International Film Festival in 2004. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
Special Features:
- Commentary by Val Kilmer
- Theatrical Trailer
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| She's missing
by eifert
August 15, 2004 - 4:52 PM PDT
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2 out of 4 members found this review helpful
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| Spartan is an excellent puzzle movie directed by David Mamet. Mamet's snappy dialog works well with the military and secret service agents - it seems more natural than his previous screen plays. I give an extra point for having "Too Late For Tears (aka Killer Bait)" playing at the noirish beach house. |
| Spartan Has The Write Stuff
by JKirikos
July 19, 2004 - 11:09 PM PDT
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5 out of 6 members found this review helpful
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| This film, like the titular character, is cold, calm, and efficient. Any real fan of David Mamet's work will enjoy "Spartan." It's built with the intelligence and subtly of his earlier work, while venturing into steely new subject matter. If all you're looking for is the con-within-a-con puzzle, watch "House Of Games" again. If you're curious to see how Mamet is evolving as a filmmaker, queue up "Spartan." |
| A naughty U.S. government? Say it isn't so, David!
by talltale
June 15, 2004 - 6:13 AM PDT
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9 out of 16 members found this review helpful
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| David Mamet continues to disappoint with his latest "thriller," SPARTAN. He's not quite so intent, as he usually is, on fooling us with reversal after reversal (in fact, the film could use a few more of these). Instead, he opts for the cynicism of "Wag the Dog" but without that film's fun. The cynicism does ring some changes on the "hows and whys" politicians do what they do. But the movie is coincidence-prone and unbelievable, as well as glib and sentimental in the manner of many would-be macho movies (its quasi-happy ending is completely unearned). Val Kilmer--usually so good at connecting emotionally with his roles--does not seem to be a natural at Mamet-type dialog (perhaps because there's no emotion to connect with), and William H. Macy is utterly wasted here. Derek Luke continues to shine; I hope he'll find another role as good as Antwone Fisher. SPARTAN is not a waste of time, but it could have been a lot better. |
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