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70 out of 100

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6.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

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  • Starring: Ben Gazzara, Steve Martin
  • Summary: This film centers on an elaborate confidence game, and its labyrinthine plot is laden with twists and reversals. (Sony Pictures Classics)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Elvis Mitchell
    100
    This is his sleekest and most engaging film thus far. If you like a good cat-and-mouse game with a keen ear for language, then go.
  2. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: F. X. Feeney
    90
    Everyone plays their role (and the roles within their roles) to perfection, and writer-director Mamet keeps us guessing what's what and who's who right up until the final minute.
  3. Dallas Observer
    Reviewed by: Michael Sragow
    60
    Writer-director David Mamet delights in his own supposed cleverness; he wants you to scratch your head while he manipulates your brain.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 2 out of 3

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