The Spanish Prisoner
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The Spanish Prisoner
I just finished watching this for the first time. While I enjoyed it entirely, I was left with the feeling that I'm missing something, and I can't put my finger on it. I would like to hear your thoughts on this movie, and I would like to hear some opinions or theories on what is actually going on throughout. I would start by asking some questions, but I don't even know what to ask. I'm hoping that those of you who have seen the film more than I have can delve into the intricacies of the plot, and help me to grasp the subtleties that I feel I have missed with only one viewing.
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Its been a few years since I have seen this but I do remember liking it alot. I then loaned it to my parents who also enjoyed.
Great writing, good performances and a great mystery.
Great writing, good performances and a great mystery.
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Mamet struck gold here and Steve Martin is pitch perfect in this film. A confluence of perfect casting and great direction. One of my favorites alas too bad the DVD has nothing by way of extras.
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Originally posted by caiman
I just finished watching this for the first time. While I enjoyed it entirely, I was left with the feeling that I'm missing something, and I can't put my finger on it. I would like to hear your thoughts on this movie, and I would like to hear some opinions or theories on what is actually going on throughout. I would start by asking some questions, but I don't even know what to ask. I'm hoping that those of you who have seen the film more than I have can delve into the intricacies of the plot, and help me to grasp the subtleties that I feel I have missed with only one viewing.
I just finished watching this for the first time. While I enjoyed it entirely, I was left with the feeling that I'm missing something, and I can't put my finger on it. I would like to hear your thoughts on this movie, and I would like to hear some opinions or theories on what is actually going on throughout. I would start by asking some questions, but I don't even know what to ask. I'm hoping that those of you who have seen the film more than I have can delve into the intricacies of the plot, and help me to grasp the subtleties that I feel I have missed with only one viewing.
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I couldn't get over how flat and mannered the performances were - I know it was intentional, but I just found it distracting. And why does Mammet always have to put his wife in his films? She can't act!
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One of my favourite Mamet films, and of the best Steve Martin performances (and I really like him in Shopgirl). I agree with the above, watch it a few more times and then think of any questions you may have.
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Originally Posted by slop101
And why does Mammet always have to put his wife in his films? She can't act!
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This is not only one of my favorite Mamet films, it is one of my favorite films. I have shown it to many people, and without exception, after it ends, they turn to me and say "I have to watch that again."
I must have seen it well over a dozen times so far, and it never gets boring for me.
And, "The Process" is one of the best MacGuffins ever. I still would love to know what it was.
I must have seen it well over a dozen times so far, and it never gets boring for me.
And, "The Process" is one of the best MacGuffins ever. I still would love to know what it was.