Spartan
User Score
7.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 26
  3. Negative: 2 out of 26

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  1. ChrisP.
    Jan 17, 2005
    4
    The twists and turns in the plot were alright, but the dialogue between characters completely turned me off of this movie. [Man: Do you want a cigarette? Woman: Can you produce one?] Who SAYS that?!?
  2. t.m.
    Apr 20, 2005
    3
    This movie sucks, plain and simple. Mamet is highly overrated, and so is his dialogue. It is as laughable as this film is confusing and dull. A good cast and two hours of my life were wasted.
  3. BillR.
    Mar 17, 2004
    3
    Just might qualify as Mamet's most thoroughly mediocre and dull effort yet.

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Metascore
60 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 34 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Robert Koehler
    60
    A work that continually seems on the verge of genuine excitement but sabotages itself at every turn...results will intrigue only those interested in the nooks and crannies of Mamet's career.
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  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Peter Rainer
    60
    Spartan is a character study embedded in an action-hero scenario. Neither aspect ever really breaks loose.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Owen Gleiberman
    58
    Just cryptic enough to keep you guessing, and for some viewers that may qualify as a night out. But Mamet's gamesmanship was more fun when it was less eager to look important.
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