Review of Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) by Maymay A — 21 May 2015

Essentially a non-stop barrage of verbiage, the film has several excellent performances from its all-star cast, but the truly invaluable piece of the production is Mamet's writing. The words sell the whole thing, the endless monologues effortlessly setting up mcguffins and knocking them down at a moment's notice, subtle deviations from the ostentatious bravado of the compelling characters leading to major developments down the line.

It's this kind of subdued craftsmanship that makes "Glengarry Glen Ross" something special, a thrilling chamber piece in which almost nothing physically happens that still succeeds on sheer verbal wizardry.