Spartan
2004, Mystery and thriller, 1h 47m
134 Reviews 10,000+ RatingsWhat to know
A good cast and Mamet's mastery over the written language elevate an otherwise conventional thriller. Read critic reviews
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Scott
Curtis
Stoddard
Burch
Laura Newton
Tariq Asani
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Critic Reviews for Spartan
All Critics (134) | Top Critics (47) | Fresh (87) | Rotten (47)
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Very violent movie ultimately just falls apart.
December 28, 2010 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
Barely memorable.
May 4, 2005 | Rating: C+ | Full Review… -
The real violence, as is always the case with Mamet, lies not in the mayhem but in the thrusting rhythms of the dialogue.
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August 6, 2004 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
Famed for his way with words, it's as if Mamet has tried to outdo himself here, but without the trademark humour that might've lifted this otherwise constipated Tom Clancy knock-off.
July 20, 2004 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
Both technically accomplished and moderately entertaining.
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Audience Reviews for Spartan
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Mar 22, 2014From writer/director David Mamet comes the political thriller Spartan. When the daughter of an American politician is kidnapped the secret service calls in black ops specialist Robert Scott to find her. Starring Val Kilmer, William H. Macy, Ed O'Neill, and Kristen Bell, the film has an impressive cast. And, Mamet does an excellent job at creating tension and suspense. However, there's a certain ambiguity to the plot that muddies things up a bit. While it has some weaknesses, Spartan is still a smart thriller that's full of excitement and intrigue.Dann M Super Reviewer
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Oct 16, 2013[img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img]Directors C Super Reviewer
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Jun 30, 2011David Mamet creates films that continue to twist and turn but that's the fun of he's films. Spartan isn't for everyone but I loved the story and the character val Kilmer created. The plot is so intricate and weaving you really don't know where it is heading. Mamet has smart dialogue which to most people will come across corny to the unknown of he's work. You never really know what the case is for the best part of the film. The idea of a character questioning orders for the first time is nothing new but Kilmer has a character so bent on the truth he uncovers something much deeper. These type of films reward the viewer with a story and character creation. The depth may throw a lot of people away but if you stick with the film it's rewarding. The ending is just amazingBrendan N Super Reviewer
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Jul 08, 2010This movie makes you realize how shitty of an actor Val Kilmer is.matt s Super Reviewer
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