This is a movie for planners, not shooters. Mamet and Kilmer are at the top of their game here, opening the puzzle box bit by bit. The film perfectly captures the tempo and temper of special ops, political power plays, and media hysteria.
This review of Spartan (2004) was written by Gbj on 26 Aug 2005.
Spartan has generally received positive reviews.
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