Staginess is offset by their blistering investigation of morality, manipulation, individual and social responsibility, and masculine power.Nick Schager, The Daily Beast · we gave it 78
Mamet wants to take us out of our comfort zone.Owen Gleiberman, Variety · we gave it 32
“Rather than being impressive like a magician performing a trick, it becomes repetitive.” — Alex Maidy, JoBlo.com
Mamet's writing can still crackle like wildfire.
David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter · quoted in Wikipedia, original not read by usStaginess is offset by their blistering investigation of morality, manipulation, individual and social responsibility, and masculine power.
Nick Schager, The Daily Beast · quoted in Wikipedia, original not read by usRather than being impressive like a magician performing a trick, it becomes repetitive. Overall, Henry Johnson is an intriguing story worth watching for the phenomenal supporting performances.
Alex Maidy, JoBlo.com · quoted in Wikipedia, original not read by usMamet wants to take us out of our comfort zone. But he's created his own rarefied discomfort zone of self-indulgence posing as importance.
Owen Gleiberman, Variety · quoted in Wikipedia, original not read by us