Review of Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) by Paul J — 04 Aug 2013

Could the cast get any better? There's more going on here that just men swearing at each other and trying to sell real estate. First and foremost, it's about power. In fact, you could change the setting to medieval times and the salesmen could be warlords fighting over kingdoms instead of selling property.

There's also an absence of women in the film, yet their presence is constantly felt. It's as if the feminine nature inherent in men is considered a weakness among these characters. Both women and children represent feelings and compassion, both of which have no place in this particular dog eat dog world.

Masculinity is the dominant force which is both powerfully seductive and tragically pathetic. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play remains Mamet's finest work and the rhythm the actors achieve in their interplay is impeccable.

Their verbal fireworks are complimented with cinematic flair from Foley. It is the definitive actor's film, filled with subtext and the ultimate adaptation from stage to screen.