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Spartan (2004)
Rate:
7
Viewed:
4/24
4/24:
That's interesting: Val Kilmer stars in a film which is written and directed by David Mamet: Spartan.
The story isn't bad for the most part, but I saw Taken first which
actually came out four years later. About half of it feels like
The Spanish Prisoner, too. It's hard to say whether or not
these people are for real, and there have been times that I didn't get it. What do I care about the U.S. President's
daughter? She's worthless.
At least, Val Kilmer gives a good performance. At this point, I can tell he had grown a lot as an actor. I recently saw
The Murders in the Rue Morgue, and now, it's
safe to say he's mature enough to take on the caliber of George C. Scott.
On the other hand, David Mamet's writing is sharp.
All in all, if you liked Taken and want to see another one, Spartan will do.