Review of State and Main (2000) by Caleb O — 10 Nov 2010
Walt Price: [on phone] "We're in Waterford, Vermont. [pause] Where is it? That's were it is.".
David Mamet is not typically known for comedy - though his plays and films have mean, dark humorous steaks (and he did write the play Sexual Perversity in Chicago, the basis for About Last Night...) - yet State and Main is certainly ample proof that he has a knack for it. A movie crew is forced relocate to the small town of Waterford, Vermont after an "incident" involving its star, played marvelously by Alec Baldwin. Mamet expertly balances wonderful, light-hearted comedy with wicked jabs at Hollywood and the filmmaking industry. The film is replete with punchy, clever, and flat-out hilarious dialogue delivered by a terrific ensemble cast (yes, even Sarah Jessica Parker is tolerable).
This review of State and Main (2000) was written by Caleb O on 10 Nov 2010.
State and Main has generally received positive reviews.
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