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(1 - 19) of 19 OFCS Rating: 100% Fresh Page   1   4.5/5 "Steve Martin and Campbell Scott – wow! Who knew they had such talent."   Filmcritic.com   Christopher Null B "This is a nifty puzzler for those who like to use their noodle."   Ozus' World Movie Reviews   Dennis Schwartz 6/10 "A reminder that even intelligent films can be exercises of style over substance."   rec.arts.movies.reviews   Dragan Antulov 3.5/4 "A thinking-person's film."   DustinPutman.com   Dustin Putman B "A very impressive movie, The Spanish Prisoner entertains mightily."   Film Blather   Eugene Novikov " It is a subtle and revealing drama about a confidence game filled with on-target insights into business, paranoia, deceit, pride, and entitlement. "   Spirituality and Practice   Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat 3/4 "The Spanish Prisoner is for anyone who likes to think and feel along with the characters. Mamet offers us the same clues he gives to Joe; we can piece the truth together along with him."   ReelViews   James Berardinelli 4/4 "What makes The Spanish Prisoner so good is that Mamet has the ability to trick you into thinking you know what's going to happen."   Q Network Film Desk   James Kendrick 4 "It's a modern corporate espionage type thriller and it's cool. It's got a smart pedigree and a tiny budget and big big ideas."   Cinerina   Karina Montgomery 4/4 "Truly a great film, much smarter than most thrillers."   Montreal Film Journal   Kevin N. Laforest 3/4 "The result is rather frustrating -- the story works but feels oddly hollow, almost like a con game itself."   TV Guide's Movie Guide   Maitland McDonagh high +1 out of -4..+4 "While none of the plot twists should be entirely unexpected for the viewer, this is as much a game as a film to see and to pick apart."   rec.arts.movies.reviews   Mark R. Leeper 3/4 "This is a very satisfying movie mystery; coherently written and directed, stylistically acted, and wonderfully paced."   Movie Habit   Marty Mapes 9/10 "The film's title refers to the "oldest con in the world," an FBI agent tells Joe. Mamet's con -- letting his audience know they're being duped and getting them to love it at the same time -- must be one of the newest."   Flick Filosopher   MaryAnn Johanson 3.5/4 "One exceedingly well-crafted piece of manipulation that keeps the audience strung along with every intricate turn of the plot."   TheMovieReport.com   Michael Dequina 5/5 "This movie has enough twists and turns to satisfy anyone who likes surprises and people who are not what they seem."   Goatdog's Movies   Michael W. Phillips, Jr. 7/10 "My only problem with the film is the setup. The characters are all so low-key and colorless, their dialogue is so flat and artificial-sounding, and the sting takes so long to develop, the first reel or two just about put me to sleep."   Laramie Movie Scope   Robert Roten B- Read review   Reeling Reviews   Robin Clifford 7/10 Read review   Wolf Entertainment Guide   William Wolf  (1 - 19) of 19 OFCS Rating: 100% Fresh Page   1