The Spanish Prisoner
User Score
6.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8

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  1. L.Bacon
    Mar 15, 2004
    9
    Great soundtrack, that is apparently unreleased

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Metascore
70 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Jay Carr
    88
    It's a treat to encounter the deadpan light-handedness with which Mamet goes about his business.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kenneth Turan
    70
    The Spanish Prisoner is the smoothest and most convincing of Mamet's elaborate charades and features intriguing performances by Steve Martin and Campbell Scott.
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  3. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Charles Taylor
    50
    The picture is moderately diverting. But it's never much fun.
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