Review of Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) by Grant S — 25 Dec 2012
Great character- and dialogue-driven drama. Plot is solid, but it is merely a platform for some great lines and performances. This said, the plot does demonstrate the level of cynicism and lack of ethics in the modern office, especially among salesmen. Think of the most irritating salesperson you've ever met, and multiply the sleaze and connivance factor by 1,000 - you'll meet those characters here.
Great performances by an all-star cast: Jack Lemmon, Al Pacino, Ed Harris, Alan Arkin, Kevin Spacey, Alec Baldwin, Jonathan Pryce. Jack Lemmon and Al Pacino are perfect as the snake oil salesmen.
On the negative side, it can feel a bit dry at times. The movie's origins as a play are obvious, and it sometimes feels as though you are watching filmed play, rather than a movie.
Overall, a great indictment on the lack of ethics and morality in the modern workplace.
This review of Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) was written by Grant S on 25 Dec 2012.
Glengarry Glen Ross has generally received very positive reviews.
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