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Galvanized by David Mamet's punchy dialogue and a a winding succession of surprises, House of Games is a terse thriller where confidence is currency.
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There is a teasing quality to Mamet's presentations that reminds me of a skilled magician, meticulously laying out his cards while telling us a story. Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review…
There is a teasing quality to Mamet's presentations that reminds me of a skilled magician, meticulously laying out his cards while telling us a story.
Roger Ebert
Regardless of whether the film still delivers its intended zing, it's still hugely satisfying to watch all the moving parts click into place. May 24, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
Regardless of whether the film still delivers its intended zing, it's still hugely satisfying to watch all the moving parts click into place.
Jeffrey M. Anderson
David Mamet's sometimes baffling, never less than fascinating glimpse into the dark underbelly of this world where it turns out that winning games of chance involve more skill (and con artistry) than luck. May 3, 2013 | Rating: 80/100 | Full Review…
David Mamet's sometimes baffling, never less than fascinating glimpse into the dark underbelly of this world where it turns out that winning games of chance involve more skill (and con artistry) than luck.
Dan Jardine
O roteiro é mais previsível do que Mamet desejaria e seu primeiro trabalho na direção exibe uma teatralidade que ele gradualmente superaria, mas, apesar disso, a complexidade de seus personagens e a dinâmica de seus diálogos são admiráveis. Jan 5, 2008 | Rating: 4/5
O roteiro é mais previsível do que Mamet desejaria e seu primeiro trabalho na direção exibe uma teatralidade que ele gradualmente superaria, mas, apesar disso, a complexidade de seus personagens e a dinâmica de seus diálogos são admiráveis.
Pablo Villaça
Since it would be unfair to spoil a moment of this perfectly-plotted masterpiece, all you need to know is that it landed on this critic's Best Movies of the Millennium List in 2000. Aug 24, 2007 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review…
Since it would be unfair to spoil a moment of this perfectly-plotted masterpiece, all you need to know is that it landed on this critic's Best Movies of the Millennium List in 2000.
Kam Williams
A conceptual film about con artists, Mamet's feature debut is a deadpan, deviously comic melodrama that proceeds with twists and reversals and builds like a poker game in which the stakes are higher and higher. Dec 6, 2006 | Rating: B | Full Review…
A conceptual film about con artists, Mamet's feature debut is a deadpan, deviously comic melodrama that proceeds with twists and reversals and builds like a poker game in which the stakes are higher and higher.
Emanuel Levy
fiendishly clever Feb 7, 2005 | Rating: 4/5
fiendishly clever
Rich Cline
A top-notch psychological thriller about sexual politics, trust and betrayal. Aug 27, 2004 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review…
A top-notch psychological thriller about sexual politics, trust and betrayal.
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
The best of the con game movies Jan 9, 2004 | Rating: 5/5
The best of the con game movies
Jon Niccum
Playwright David Mamet's directorial debut is a cardsharp con game full of tricks. Nov 7, 2002 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Playwright David Mamet's directorial debut is a cardsharp con game full of tricks.
James Rocchi
One of the finest Mamet adaptations out there. Jul 25, 2002 | Rating: 4.5/5
One of the finest Mamet adaptations out there.
Scott Weinberg
What intrigues is the con games themselves, as Mamet's film explores with a certain joyous streak of mischief some of the tricks of the trade. Jul 11, 2002 | Rating: B- | Full Review…
What intrigues is the con games themselves, as Mamet's film explores with a certain joyous streak of mischief some of the tricks of the trade.
Dennis Schwartz
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