Have you ever seen a movie because your friend recommended it? And then thought it was horrible? You feel guilty for not liking it. And you want to whitewash your review, because you respect the guy who said it was great.
Anyway, I wont do that with Spartan. Yes, I can understand why some people would love it. But I thought it was pretty mediocre. Kilmer is robotic. And his two subordinates (a black guy, and a kickass Female Sargent) were borderline adequate. Even that would be acceptable, except the film gave me no reason to care about anyone. Cardboard good guys, Cartoonish villainous Arabs, a slutty President's daughter, and devious corrupt Politicans. Adding little to the movie was the pretentious, "hardass" Mamet dialogue. And the usual fake, movieland twists. Mamet should stick to conmen, and stay away from action heroes.
I guess some people can overlook that and find things to love. I didn't.
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