"This movie was bad" "Wooden-plank of a wife"??????? If you say so, on the other hand, I LOVED this movie, and it made me a Rebecca Pidgeon fan. Her "take", when "discovered", was worthy of an oscar winning actress like Bette Davis! Great job! Good movie. You'll watch it more than once.
I loved this movie b/c of all the twists,the red herrings this movie portrays to point of driving the viewer crazy. DAVID 's writing is fantastic and I had the same feelings in House of Games which I think he also wrote.
i remember my mom taking me to see it when i was a kid, probably around 11 or 12 years old, and even at that age I remember really liking it - i haven’t seen it since and would definitely like to revisit it
I thought Rebecca Pidgeon was great in this movie. Switching from one character to her real personality at the end was great. She had an engaging character role.
This movie while great, could never work with the invention of the internet. Too easy to research people now. No matter what people say, I like Rebecca Pidgeon in her role. It's what make this art...art.
Can someone please give me a link to a site I can watch this movie, I've tried to find a place there seems to be nothing that has this movie. I can't even rent it. I want to see it because I really enjoyed Heist with Gene Hackman.
@@drummerschild6487 I'm involved in some intrigue. I executed calculations, submitted documents and software, then everyone disappeared. I showed up at the point of reference address and started to search around for a contact. Cops showed up (5 or more patrol cars with a dozen officers) and told me to leave immediately, or be charged with 'trespassing' (on file with Groveport, OH Police). I was sworn to secrecy to the full nature of what I did, involving military. I'll send details if you ask (give you my email and send .odt file)
Best part is the switch (in Central Park) is impossible. And the filmmakers wants us to see that it's impossible. Worst part: the Pidgeon, of course. The filmmaker can't see that it's a cardboard coo-coo pigeon, not a real Pidgeon.
How is it the best part?? I went back and re-watched the part where they wire him in central park and take his red book(process) for a closer look. But there was no switch! "Police" gave the book back and then all of a sudden its an empty book with empty pages?? Give me a break, this is not magic. Just because of that the movie is dumb! Ohhh and the acting is poor as well! Yes especially by Pidgeon. Would not recommend this movie to anyone!
Stupenda pellicola, certo non è chissà che cosa e c'è qualche ingenuità ma comunque è interessante con alcuni colpi di scena riusciti, ci sono degli errori come il fatto che il calendario di Giuseppe dice "venerdì 12 marzo 1997". Il 12 marzo 1997 era un mercoledì, quindi stupenda e stupenda per me come valutazione è 8.
Fun movie, but as usual with these intricate plots, it makes no sense if you think about it. The bad guys' whole plan required Joe to make so many decisions that they couldn't possibly know he would make, like refusing to get paid for the camera so Jimmy could say he's a great guy and invite him to dinner, recognizing that Jimmy's sister was fake so he would call the fake FBI agent etc. Not only that, but the US Marshall's plan was even more ridiculous. Like they knew that Susan would have Joe buy a clover to put on his lapel so they could install a microphone there and then knew that he would recognize the need to run back for the book as he was going through security, and then they knew that he would sneak onto the ferry. Oh and apparently Jimmy was in on the Marshalls' plan too because how else would he know to wait for Joe on that ferry? It's just too much.
I always enjoyed the movie but watching it again for the 5th time, I see sooo many holes in the movie. Plus Campbell Scott character is soo annoyingly stupid. Then again whimpy characters are like that in real life too
Preferred State & Main. Rebecca Pidgeon on stage is even more deadpan. Maybe because she's a Brit. But have to agree I like deadpan but she even ruined RED, with plywood.
wangson I thought she was supposed to act that way. I mistook her woodenness as exotic quirkiness. The entire movie was off-kilter, alien in a way. Her performance seem to fit right in. Like that weird character who spouted little philosophical tidbits. He was weird in the way she was.
She's always terrible. I think there's a reason very few people beside her husband cast her. I hear she's quite good on the stage, and that may be true, but it's also true there are many stage actors who cannot successfully make the leap to the screen. Because it's consistent with her that she's just never entertaining. And absolutely unconvincing as a femme fatale. That's a funny thing about Mamet; he has put both his wives in his movies, and they're both absolutely without appeal. Lindsay Crouse is the other one. Watching her perform is like watching bread rise.
@@ML-dl1cp "...unconvincing..." - absolutely. She doesn't handle dialogue well at all. Particularly in this film, she sounds like an alien trying to mimic a human being.
IMO it's not that her performance was horrible -- it's that the director chose to use stage dialogue (which I hate). I.e. everybody finishes their lines completely, before anyone else is allowed to talk. It's very unnatural, but necessary for a stage play (not really necessary for movies, though).
I see all the positive comments here and appreciate there are always diverse opinions. Mine is - one of the worst movies ever. Ebert (who probably liked it as he liked Mamet) had an "idiot plot" analysis - the plot could only continue if the main character acted like an idiot and did unbelievably stupid things. This movie made it to the end only because of the idiot plot. No one could be that dumb. But then again, just my opinion.
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Saw this movie last night for the first time. Captivating. I was hooked.
A great movie....plus, where else can you see The Jerk and Al Bundy in the same film?
And Felicity Huffman -- facing federal prison for school admissions scandal
"This movie was bad" "Wooden-plank of a wife"??????? If you say so, on the other hand, I LOVED this movie, and it made me a Rebecca Pidgeon fan. Her "take", when "discovered", was worthy of an oscar winning actress like Bette Davis! Great job! Good movie. You'll watch it more than once.
Great movie. Certainly including Pidgeon.
I loved this movie b/c of all the twists,the red herrings this movie portrays to point of driving the viewer crazy. DAVID 's writing is fantastic and I had the same feelings in House of Games which I think he also wrote.
I must rewatch this! I don't remember any of it
One of my very very favorite movies.
OK, 30 seconds in, I'm not watching any more of this trailer, it's just going on my rental list. Looks fascinating.
Keep in mind this comment was made 10 years ago, when we still had to rent movies.
Now *this* , is fascinating.
i remember my mom taking me to see it when i was a kid, probably around 11 or 12 years old, and even at that age I remember really liking it - i haven’t seen it since and would definitely like to revisit it
@@iregretmyname8983 Haha, I still rent them - a few companies still do it.
@@TroupeGoal did you enjoy it? I love campbell scott as an actor but i couldn't understand the corny joke at the very end
@@blackfootedferret Sorry, can't remember. I think it's a good film!
I thought Rebecca Pidgeon was great in this movie. Switching from one character to her real personality at the end was great. She had an engaging character role.
Watching this tonight
oh man... I was looking for that title of the movie for such a long time. Love that movie 5/5
The best Mamet film.
You mean... Heist
Ed O'Neil was fantastic in this movie. I wish he would do much more drama.
Who did he play? I mustve missed him
@@blackfootedferret, he was one of the FBI agents.
If you like him doing drama, he's also in "Spartan" (also by David Mamet).
This movie while great, could never work with the invention of the internet. Too easy to research people now. No matter what people say, I like Rebecca Pidgeon in her role. It's what make this art...art.
I disagree with you on that topic b/c do you believe everything on the internet?
@@errolbourgeois8230 shut up
Can someone please give me a link to a site I can watch this movie, I've tried to find a place there seems to be nothing that has this movie. I can't even rent it. I want to see it because I really enjoyed Heist with Gene Hackman.
I dont if its late or not, but you can find the movie on lookmovie.ag/
peacock has it
I loved it and it's happened to me.
what??
@@drummerschild6487 I'm involved in some intrigue. I executed calculations, submitted documents and software, then everyone disappeared. I showed up at the point of reference address and started to search around for a contact. Cops showed up (5 or more patrol cars with a dozen officers) and told me to leave immediately, or be charged with 'trespassing' (on file with Groveport, OH Police). I was sworn to secrecy to the full nature of what I did, involving military.
I'll send details if you ask (give you my email and send .odt file)
GREAT and; I mean superb movie! WOW
This is how movies should be, good due to film making....!
Best part is the switch (in Central Park) is impossible. And the filmmakers wants us to see that it's impossible. Worst part: the Pidgeon, of course. The filmmaker can't see that it's a cardboard coo-coo pigeon, not a real Pidgeon.
it's not a pigeon, it's a seagull, a real one. Chroma key..😃
How is it the best part?? I went back and re-watched the part where they wire him in central park and take his red book(process) for a closer look. But there was no switch! "Police" gave the book back and then all of a sudden its an empty book with empty pages?? Give me a break, this is not magic. Just because of that the movie is dumb! Ohhh and the acting is poor as well! Yes especially by Pidgeon.
Would not recommend this movie to anyone!
Ricky Jay is cool..
Stupenda pellicola, certo non è chissà che cosa e c'è qualche ingenuità ma comunque è interessante con alcuni colpi di scena riusciti, ci sono degli errori come il fatto che il calendario di Giuseppe dice "venerdì 12 marzo 1997". Il 12 marzo 1997 era un mercoledì, quindi stupenda e stupenda per me come valutazione è 8.
Fun movie, but as usual with these intricate plots, it makes no sense if you think about it. The bad guys' whole plan required Joe to make so many decisions that they couldn't possibly know he would make, like refusing to get paid for the camera so Jimmy could say he's a great guy and invite him to dinner, recognizing that Jimmy's sister was fake so he would call the fake FBI agent etc.
Not only that, but the US Marshall's plan was even more ridiculous. Like they knew that Susan would have Joe buy a clover to put on his lapel so they could install a microphone there and then knew that he would recognize the need to run back for the book as he was going through security, and then they knew that he would sneak onto the ferry. Oh and apparently Jimmy was in on the Marshalls' plan too because how else would he know to wait for Joe on that ferry? It's just too much.
Steve martin should have dine more serious roles
I always enjoyed the movie but watching it again for the 5th time, I see sooo many holes in the movie. Plus Campbell Scott character is soo annoyingly stupid. Then again whimpy characters are like that in real life too
Preferred State & Main. Rebecca Pidgeon on stage is even more deadpan. Maybe because she's a Brit. But have to agree I like deadpan but she even ruined RED, with plywood.
Rebecca was as robotic as can be.
bravo
Oddly silted direction.
It's 'neo-Noir', with stage dialogue. The dialogue is the only thing I dislike about the movie. Everything else is very good.
Great film that is sadly marred by what I view as a horrible performance by Rebecca Pigeon.
wangson I thought she was supposed to act that way. I mistook her woodenness as exotic quirkiness. The entire movie was off-kilter, alien in a way. Her performance seem to fit right in. Like that weird character who spouted little philosophical tidbits. He was weird in the way she was.
She's always terrible. I think there's a reason very few people beside her husband cast her. I hear she's quite good on the stage, and that may be true, but it's also true there are many stage actors who cannot successfully make the leap to the screen. Because it's consistent with her that she's just never entertaining. And absolutely unconvincing as a femme fatale. That's a funny thing about Mamet; he has put both his wives in his movies, and they're both absolutely without appeal. Lindsay Crouse is the other one. Watching her perform is like watching bread rise.
@@ML-dl1cp "...unconvincing..." - absolutely. She doesn't handle dialogue well at all. Particularly in this film, she sounds like an alien trying to mimic a human being.
IMO it's not that her performance was horrible -- it's that the director chose to use stage dialogue (which I hate).
I.e. everybody finishes their lines completely, before anyone else is allowed to talk. It's very unnatural, but necessary for a stage play (not really necessary for movies, though).
@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 Huh. That's definitely an interesting take. Sounds quite reasonable considering that the director (and her husband) is Mamet.
Great movie, the only downside being Mamet's insistence of casting his wooden-plank of a wife in it. She's terrible, as usual.
One of the worst movies I've ever seen. Fingernails on chalk board.
I see all the positive comments here and appreciate there are always diverse opinions. Mine is - one of the worst movies ever. Ebert (who probably liked it as he liked Mamet) had an "idiot plot" analysis - the plot could only continue if the main character acted like an idiot and did unbelievably stupid things. This movie made it to the end only because of the idiot plot. No one could be that dumb. But then again, just my opinion.