All twelve points are for the ending. Fuck this movie.

Provocative source material unfortunately hampered by Mamet's plodding direction, and a pair of performers who seem awkwardly distracted for most of the film, meaning that the characters often feel disconnected from the reality of the situation (Macy is actually very good, but struggles with poor directorial choices). Comes to life occasionally, with the better moments weighted in the second half, but ultimately collapses under the weight of its long winded, pompous, speechifying screenplay.

Great play, I mean a real modern masterpiece, turned into a shit movie. Too many pauses make hyper-realistic dialogue sound awkward and forced. Odd acting choices from the cast and the climax of the play is handled in a bizzare and anti-climactic way. Very dissapointing. I surprised Mamet would do this to his own work.

I'm glad that I have watched it; may save my life one day

First time I watched it I was engaged completely, taking sides, feeling sympathy towards the duo (which I rarely do). Upon repeated viewings my involvement subsided, but the sheer dialogue brilliancy that Mamet throws without breaking a sweat is none short of rare.

Obviously a stage play, but well transferred. Excellent work from Macy and Eisenstadt. This film makes some interesting comments about harassment, manipulation and power.

Ridiculous.