Glengarry Glen Ross

Glengarry Glen Ross


Starring:Jack Lemmon, Al Pacino, Ed Harris, Alan Arkin, Kevin Spacey, Alec Baldwin, Jonathan Pryce, Bruce Altman, Jude Ciccolella, Paul Butler, Lori Tan Chinn, Neal Jones, Barry Rossen, Leigh French, George Cheung, Murphy Dunne, Dana Lee, Julie Payne, Gregory Snegoff
Director: James Foley
Studio: Lions Gate
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Like moths to a flame, great actors gravitate to the singular genius of playwright-screenwriter David Mamet, who updated his Pulitzer Prize-winning play for this all-star screen adaptation. The material is not inherently cinematic, so the movie's greatest asset is Mamet's peerless dialogue and the assembly of a once-in-a-lifetime cast led by Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, and Alec Baldwin (the last in a role Mamet created especially for the film). Often regarded as a critique of the Reagan administration's impact on the American economy, the play and film focus on a competitive group of real estate salesmen who've gone from feast to famine in a market gone cold. When an executive "motivator" (Alec Baldwin) demands a sales contest among the agents in the cramped office, the stakes are critically high: any agent who fails to meet his quota of sales "leads" (i.e., potential buyers) will lose his job. This intense ultimatum is a boon for the office superstar (Pacino), but a once-successful salesman (Lemmon) now finds himself clinging nervously to faded glory. Political and personal rivalries erupt under pressure when the other agents (Alan Arkin, Ed Harris) suspect the office manager (Kevin Spacey) of foul play. This cauldron of anxiety, tension, and sheer desperation provides fertile soil for Mamet's scathingly rich dialogue, which is like rocket fuel for some of the greatest actors of our time. Pacino won an Oscar nomination for his volatile performance, but it's Lemmon who's the standout, doing some of the best work of his distinguished career. Director James Foley shapes Mamet's play into a stylish, intensely focused film that will stand for decades as a testament to its brilliant writer and cast. --Jeff Shannon
Glengarry Glen Ross
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Starring: Jack Lemmon , Al Pacino , Ed Harris , Alan Arkin , and Kevin Spacey
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ASIN: B00005JKG9
Release Date: 2002-11-19

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Like moths to a flame, great actors gravitate to the singular genius of playwright-screenwriter David Mamet, who updated his Pulitzer Prize-winning play for this all-star screen adaptation. The material is not inherently cinematic, so the movie's greatest asset is Mamet's peerless dialogue and the assembly of a once-in-a-lifetime cast led by Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, and Alec Baldwin (the last in a role Mamet created especially for the film). Often regarded as a critique of the Reagan administration's impact on the American economy, the play and film focus on a competitive group of real estate salesmen who've gone from feast to famine in a market gone cold. When an executive "motivator" (Alec Baldwin) demands a sales contest among the agents in the cramped office, the stakes are critically high: any agent who fails to meet his quota of sales "leads" (i.e., potential buyers) will lose his job. This intense ultimatum is a boon for the office superstar (Pacino), but a once-successful salesman (Lemmon) now finds himself clinging nervously to faded glory. Political and personal rivalries erupt under pressure when the other agents (Alan Arkin, Ed Harris) suspect the office manager (Kevin Spacey) of foul play. This cauldron of anxiety, tension, and sheer desperation provides fertile soil for Mamet's scathingly rich dialogue, which is like rocket fuel for some of the greatest actors of our time. Pacino won an Oscar nomination for his volatile performance, but it's Lemmon who's the standout, doing some of the best work of his distinguished career. Director James Foley shapes Mamet's play into a stylish, intensely focused film that will stand for decades as a testament to its brilliant writer and cast. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars "Death of a Salesman" Redux.......2007-06-26

Rare indeed is the chance to see Jack Lemmon, Ed Harris, Kevin Spacey, Jonathan Pryce, Alan Arkin, Alec Baldwin and Al Pacino on stage all at the same time. But here it is. This film of the famous David Mamet play is a painful look at the world of high-pressure sales. You're only as good as your last close, your last deal, your last whatever--such is the harsh message of Mamet's play. Filmed as if the characters are onstage, the action takes place in a day--a rainy depressing evening and the following deceptively sunny morning. Everyone's a victim--the customers, the salesmen, the office manager, even the guy from "downtown." Blinded by need or greed, these men can't escape the endless cycle of boom and bust. The film is true to the play, and although a bit slow moving at times, the performances are stunning. It's amazing to see the defeated Jack Lemmon pick up the phone and immediately morph into a smooth talking executive with a guaranteed money-making investment to sell. You'll remember it every time you listen to a sales pitch!

2 out of 5 stars Glengarry review.......2007-06-22

I am a huge Al Pacino fan, but honestly, this film bored me.
I did not enjoy any aspect of it and would not recommend it
to anyone. I am surprised so many others enjoyed it.
This is the only Al Pacino film I did not enjoy.

5 out of 5 stars Sheer genius.......2007-06-17

If you've ever worked in sales then this movie will be instantly recognizable to you. Sales, especially commission-based sales, with all of it's epic highs and crushing lows, are the stuff of dreams. Anyone who's worked in any type of sales will recognize the characters portrayed in this movie; one day you're on a hot streak, master of your universe, and management can't stop telling you how great you are...then before you know it you're in a cold streak where you can't give product away and you stink so bad of failure that no one wants to be around you. It's no wonder that the highest paid people in the world are people who are really good at sales. It's also no wonder that this script drew such an all-star cast of actors; the dialogue is undeniably real because of the mix of desperation and cockiness. Buy it, live it, sell it...and always be closing.

5 out of 5 stars Salesmen acting badly very well...........2007-06-10

Pretty powerful stuff here. Picks apart flaws in middle management, and
demonstrates the frustration rampant in any similar business situation. And
plenty of bad language which helps to underscore how the pressure sends
one into a tailspin almost instantly, with sometimes irretrievable damage
done in the process. A very good viewing experience, and not a job I'd
want to do.

5 out of 5 stars Classic Sales Movie.......2007-06-08

This is one of few great Sales movies. This movie ranks right up there with Wall Street and more recent Boiler Room. This movie employs an entourage of big name actors. This is a must see for any person in the Sales Industry.
Glengarry Glen Ross
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • "Death of a Salesman" Redux
  • Glengarry review
  • Sheer genius
  • Salesmen acting badly very well....
  • Classic Sales Movie
 Glengarry Glen Ross
Starring: Jack Lemmon , Al Pacino , Ed Harris , Alan Arkin , and Kevin Spacey
Director: James Foley
ProductGroup: DVD
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  2. Wall Street
  3. Tin Men
  4. Barbarians at the Gate
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ASIN: B00007163D

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Like moths to a flame, great actors gravitate to the singular genius of playwright-screenwriter David Mamet, who updated his Pulitzer Prize-winning play for this all-star screen adaptation. The material is not inherently cinematic, so the movie's greatest asset is Mamet's peerless dialogue and the assembly of a once-in-a-lifetime cast led by Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, and Alec Baldwin (the last in a role Mamet created especially for the film). Often regarded as a critique of the Reagan administration's impact on the American economy, the play and film focus on a competitive group of real estate salesmen who've gone from feast to famine in a market gone cold. When an executive "motivator" (Alec Baldwin) demands a sales contest among the agents in the cramped office, the stakes are critically high: any agent who fails to meet his quota of sales "leads" (i.e., potential buyers) will lose his job. This intense ultimatum is a boon for the office superstar (Pacino), but a once-successful salesman (Lemmon) now finds himself clinging nervously to faded glory. Political and personal rivalries erupt under pressure when the other agents (Alan Arkin, Ed Harris) suspect the office manager (Kevin Spacey) of foul play. This cauldron of anxiety, tension, and sheer desperation provides fertile soil for Mamet's scathingly rich dialogue, which is like rocket fuel for some of the greatest actors of our time. Pacino won an Oscar nomination for his volatile performance, but it's Lemmon who's the standout, doing some of the best work of his distinguished career. Director James Foley shapes Mamet's play into a stylish, intensely focused film that will stand for decades as a testament to its brilliant writer and cast. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars "Death of a Salesman" Redux.......2007-06-26

Rare indeed is the chance to see Jack Lemmon, Ed Harris, Kevin Spacey, Jonathan Pryce, Alan Arkin, Alec Baldwin and Al Pacino on stage all at the same time. But here it is. This film of the famous David Mamet play is a painful look at the world of high-pressure sales. You're only as good as your last close, your last deal, your last whatever--such is the harsh message of Mamet's play. Filmed as if the characters are onstage, the action takes place in a day--a rainy depressing evening and the following deceptively sunny morning. Everyone's a victim--the customers, the salesmen, the office manager, even the guy from "downtown." Blinded by need or greed, these men can't escape the endless cycle of boom and bust. The film is true to the play, and although a bit slow moving at times, the performances are stunning. It's amazing to see the defeated Jack Lemmon pick up the phone and immediately morph into a smooth talking executive with a guaranteed money-making investment to sell. You'll remember it every time you listen to a sales pitch!

2 out of 5 stars Glengarry review.......2007-06-22

I am a huge Al Pacino fan, but honestly, this film bored me.
I did not enjoy any aspect of it and would not recommend it
to anyone. I am surprised so many others enjoyed it.
This is the only Al Pacino film I did not enjoy.

5 out of 5 stars Sheer genius.......2007-06-17

If you've ever worked in sales then this movie will be instantly recognizable to you. Sales, especially commission-based sales, with all of it's epic highs and crushing lows, are the stuff of dreams. Anyone who's worked in any type of sales will recognize the characters portrayed in this movie; one day you're on a hot streak, master of your universe, and management can't stop telling you how great you are...then before you know it you're in a cold streak where you can't give product away and you stink so bad of failure that no one wants to be around you. It's no wonder that the highest paid people in the world are people who are really good at sales. It's also no wonder that this script drew such an all-star cast of actors; the dialogue is undeniably real because of the mix of desperation and cockiness. Buy it, live it, sell it...and always be closing.

5 out of 5 stars Salesmen acting badly very well...........2007-06-10

Pretty powerful stuff here. Picks apart flaws in middle management, and
demonstrates the frustration rampant in any similar business situation. And
plenty of bad language which helps to underscore how the pressure sends
one into a tailspin almost instantly, with sometimes irretrievable damage
done in the process. A very good viewing experience, and not a job I'd
want to do.

5 out of 5 stars Classic Sales Movie.......2007-06-08

This is one of few great Sales movies. This movie ranks right up there with Wall Street and more recent Boiler Room. This movie employs an entourage of big name actors. This is a must see for any person in the Sales Industry.
Glengarry Glen Ross [Region 2]
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • "Death of a Salesman" Redux
  • Glengarry review
  • Sheer genius
  • Salesmen acting badly very well....
  • Classic Sales Movie
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Starring: Jack Lemmon , Al Pacino , Ed Harris , Alan Arkin , and Kevin Spacey
Director: James Foley
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ASIN: B00004S8J4

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Like moths to a flame, great actors gravitate to the singular genius of playwright-screenwriter David Mamet, who updated his Pulitzer Prize-winning play for this all-star screen adaptation. The material is not inherently cinematic, so the movie's greatest asset is Mamet's peerless dialogue and the assembly of a once-in-a-lifetime cast led by Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, and Alec Baldwin (the last in a role Mamet created especially for the film). Often regarded as a critique of the Reagan administration's impact on the American economy, the play and film focus on a competitive group of real estate salesmen who've gone from feast to famine in a market gone cold. When an executive "motivator" (Alec Baldwin) demands a sales contest among the agents in the cramped office, the stakes are critically high: any agent who fails to meet his quota of sales "leads" (i.e., potential buyers) will lose his job. This intense ultimatum is a boon for the office superstar (Pacino), but a once-successful salesman (Lemmon) now finds himself clinging nervously to faded glory. Political and personal rivalries erupt under pressure when the other agents (Alan Arkin, Ed Harris) suspect the office manager (Kevin Spacey) of foul play. This cauldron of anxiety, tension, and sheer desperation provides fertile soil for Mamet's scathingly rich dialogue, which is like rocket fuel for some of the greatest actors of our time. Pacino won an Oscar nomination for his volatile performance, but it's Lemmon who's the standout, doing some of the best work of his distinguished career. Director James Foley shapes Mamet's play into a stylish, intensely focused film that will stand for decades as a testament to its brilliant writer and cast. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars "Death of a Salesman" Redux.......2007-06-26

Rare indeed is the chance to see Jack Lemmon, Ed Harris, Kevin Spacey, Jonathan Pryce, Alan Arkin, Alec Baldwin and Al Pacino on stage all at the same time. But here it is. This film of the famous David Mamet play is a painful look at the world of high-pressure sales. You're only as good as your last close, your last deal, your last whatever--such is the harsh message of Mamet's play. Filmed as if the characters are onstage, the action takes place in a day--a rainy depressing evening and the following deceptively sunny morning. Everyone's a victim--the customers, the salesmen, the office manager, even the guy from "downtown." Blinded by need or greed, these men can't escape the endless cycle of boom and bust. The film is true to the play, and although a bit slow moving at times, the performances are stunning. It's amazing to see the defeated Jack Lemmon pick up the phone and immediately morph into a smooth talking executive with a guaranteed money-making investment to sell. You'll remember it every time you listen to a sales pitch!

2 out of 5 stars Glengarry review.......2007-06-22

I am a huge Al Pacino fan, but honestly, this film bored me.
I did not enjoy any aspect of it and would not recommend it
to anyone. I am surprised so many others enjoyed it.
This is the only Al Pacino film I did not enjoy.

5 out of 5 stars Sheer genius.......2007-06-17

If you've ever worked in sales then this movie will be instantly recognizable to you. Sales, especially commission-based sales, with all of it's epic highs and crushing lows, are the stuff of dreams. Anyone who's worked in any type of sales will recognize the characters portrayed in this movie; one day you're on a hot streak, master of your universe, and management can't stop telling you how great you are...then before you know it you're in a cold streak where you can't give product away and you stink so bad of failure that no one wants to be around you. It's no wonder that the highest paid people in the world are people who are really good at sales. It's also no wonder that this script drew such an all-star cast of actors; the dialogue is undeniably real because of the mix of desperation and cockiness. Buy it, live it, sell it...and always be closing.

5 out of 5 stars Salesmen acting badly very well...........2007-06-10

Pretty powerful stuff here. Picks apart flaws in middle management, and
demonstrates the frustration rampant in any similar business situation. And
plenty of bad language which helps to underscore how the pressure sends
one into a tailspin almost instantly, with sometimes irretrievable damage
done in the process. A very good viewing experience, and not a job I'd
want to do.

5 out of 5 stars Classic Sales Movie.......2007-06-08

This is one of few great Sales movies. This movie ranks right up there with Wall Street and more recent Boiler Room. This movie employs an entourage of big name actors. This is a must see for any person in the Sales Industry.
Charlie Rose with Alan Alda & Liev Schreiber; Diane Von Furstenberg; Emeka Okafor (June 16, 2005)
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    Actors Alan Alda and Liev Schreiber talk about performing David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross on Broadway. Also, designer Diane von Furstenburg discusses the book A Jewish Doctor in Auschwitz; The Testimony of Sima Vaisman, for which she wrote the afterward. Finally, NBA Rookie of the Year, Emeka Okafor of the Charlotte Bobcats

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