The Spanish Prisoner

This film captures you from start to finish, like the music! The lead actor is handsome; the pace is deceptive; the mystery is jazzy yet confounding; the cast's acting is done well; and our faith in the goodness in some stays alive through the end. This clever and entertaining film is a must see!

The Spanish Prisoner was intelligently written and simply directed, a deception. The handsome and genuine Joe Ross --- naturally portrayed by the equally handsome Campbell Scott --- was your friend from the start. He is kind, easygoing, and neighborly. An inventor who trusts too easily, he is a loyal employee. His employer is portrayed by the wonderful Ben Gazzara, a master of unassuming and skillful dramatic arts himself. Steve Martin (famous ...

When you cant trust anyone

Shot in September-October, 1996, this is a Hitchcockian corporate espionage drama/suspense thriller, written/directed by David Mamet. Its reminiscent of The Firm, just meshed with elements of the future Matchstick Men. While its not great like the former, its almost on par with the latter.

I find it the least of em because, although Rebecca Pidgeon is effective in the part of Susan, the role called for someone more alluring from the late 90s, such as Marisa Tomei, Monica Bellucci, Salma Hayek, Yasmine Bleeth, Kate Winslet or Rachel Weisz. But thats more of a cavil. The real issue is how unrealistic the story gets in the last act. I was ready for the spy inanities of You Only Live Twice to break out (sp...