I watched Spartan again last night after having seen it nearly a year ago now, and I enjoyed it even more so then I did originally. A film about a special forces master gunner, Val Kilmer has always done his job. Ask no questions, just get it done. Feelings aside he did his job. But, this time he will have to do more then that. He will have to evolve, live by a new credo. "There are no bad men, only good men who do nothing". And he does. And he does it amazingly well.
Mamet hits us with perfect scenes, not too simple, not too complex, and full of emotion. One who enjoys this movie may be haunted by a few last words we hear Kilmer utter twice in this film; once about himself, and secondly concerning the daughter Laura, he vowed to protect. I got home, I only took the long way back.
I was moved by this film, and even though Macey's role was predictable, it did not detract from my overall enjoyment of the film. With good pacing, dialog, and energy, Val Kilmer shows he can deliver once again, as he does every single time. Kilmer is a man who is very picky about the roles he takes, and he picks the well.
Val Kilmer researched for the part by training with former military special operations personnel.
I give Spartan a 9
Mamet hits us with perfect scenes, not too simple, not too complex, and full of emotion. One who enjoys this movie may be haunted by a few last words we hear Kilmer utter twice in this film; once about himself, and secondly concerning the daughter Laura, he vowed to protect. I got home, I only took the long way back.
I was moved by this film, and even though Macey's role was predictable, it did not detract from my overall enjoyment of the film. With good pacing, dialog, and energy, Val Kilmer shows he can deliver once again, as he does every single time. Kilmer is a man who is very picky about the roles he takes, and he picks the well.
Val Kilmer researched for the part by training with former military special operations personnel.
I give Spartan a 9