💯 Ed Harris is the man in everything. They killed it casting this masterpiece. It's like... The opposite of a salary capped league. Too much talent on one roster.
Ed Harris is FIERCE in this scene! I have always admired his talent, yet after seeing him in this I felt negatively towards him; that's how visceral and true his portrayal was Like, I had to watch "Milk Money" twice to get over it
@@jimreily7538It means "I'm smart, you're stupid, I'll show you how to do something a child can do." Not that it's any of my business, you push me for a answer.
Pacino: How was it? Lemmon: From the store. Pacino: Fuck her. Pacino and Lemmon so down on this poor woman just because she only offered this travelling salesman, who barged into their house, store bought cake instead of something she spent hours making. Had to make me laugh!
You could watch this movie over and over and each time choose to watch a different character and it becomes a different version of the same movie each time. Fantastic character development delivered by actors at the top of their game!
@@karenmilcarek8299 This is my kind of movie. I don't go for adventure movies that are about outdoing each other with special effects. Or romcoms that are so predictable. A movie like this is so real. Nothing spectacular happens but ALOT happens. It's character-driven.
@@stefanbernhard2710 I don't think it was improvised. Mamet films and plays rarely had room for improv, though the actors did bring certain personal mannerisms to the performance.
I worked at a video store when this came out and it was everyone's favorite movie to quote. We all knew it by heart and could do whole scenes from memory.
That's another big thing gone from the movie industry. The crosstalk one would have add a video store recommendations etcetera. It was face to face. Now it's at your fingertips an online review paid for by somebody who also has his hand in the cookie jar getting more clicks. Now I asked you what's in it for the human at this point with AI coming in?
I maintain that David Mamet keeps a dogeared copy of the Paddy Chayefsky playwriting-in-10-easy-lessons fake-book by his typewriter. .Chapter 3: use "fuck" early and often.
@@WakeRunSleep Remember when Levene offered to buy everybody lunch after he thought he made $85,000? Apparently, whenever these guys close a sale, they let it be known. Roma's basically saying that whenever Moss does it, he flaunts it in such a superior and annoying manner that when he offers to buy the other guys a hypothetical pack of gum, he might as well be saying he'll also teach them how to chew it.
I saw an amateur production of this once where every actor was pretending to be Al Pacino regardless of which character they were playing. It was more entertaining than any Broadway production I have seen!
Ed Harris is such a talent. I saw him in The Right Stuff as a kid and he played such a gentle, sweet character who never gets angry and is the picture of integrity and virtue, and Harris sold it completely. Seeing him here in Glengarry Glen Ross I am in awe of his range because he's the complete opposite. Angry, petty, mean, spiteful, bitter, and constantly playing the victim. The greatest actors and actresses are masters of working with their emotions, good or bad.
I agree Moss losing it, his fear and rage building on each other Roma's glee as he deliberately escalates it When I'm in a bad mood I watch this Not proud to admit that, not ashamed either
Airviper 34, In what way is it underrated? Sure, it didn't earn a ton load of grosses, but would one really expect a movie like this to do that anyway? Otherwise, underrated? No.
@@mitchellmelkin4078 Not as many people know about as they should type underrated...I introduced it to about 4 of my friends who all loved it and had never even heard of it.
@@mjlives5428Underpublicized then, perhaps? It's genesis, as a stage production, was certainly very highly lauded, though I suppose one might need to discount that, as recognition of Broadway shows (even greatly acclaimed ones) is rather minimally followed by the public, in comparison with other entertainment media. That may have been the case, even that lengthy number of years ago, when it first appeared. 🤷 🤷 🤷
@@mitchellmelkin4078 it is kind of underrated, for example not a single Academy award. only Al Pacino was nominated as a supporting actor (he got an Oscar for "Scent of a Woman" at that ceremony). ensemble cast or not, it's just niche cinema.
This has been seen as a flaw in location. Mamet set the play in Chicago, but the film is set in New York. I suppose Dave could have planned to go to Wisconsin, but that would have been a little too far off.
Isn't it just the close-up of the pay phone that places it in NY? I think the other references - Como Inn, Kenilworth, Batavia, Euclid Ave., etc. all argue for Chicago. It's an unfortunate discrepancy in such an incredible movie.@@bathsheba56
Watching it with the knowledge that the two were in cohoots on the burglary adds another dimension to the situation, and helps explain why Moss is so royally irked.
There has never been, and never will be a collection of brilliance like this on one project ever. It is hard to imagine having to work every day on this film without feeling like you had to step up another 3 or 4 levels from perfect.
Two conversations going on at the same time with Pacino fielding both parties. Amazing dialogue, even better acting. I wish I was a fly on the wall when they were running through this one.
It would be better just to be a production assistant or something. I don’t see being transformed into an insect as something you would want to be a part of, especially if they couldn’t transform you back to your human form
This is one of the most spectacular and real scenes in American theatre/film. Brilliantly acted by all, and brilliantly written, with Mamet's acute ear for American speech. The actors sieze on every nuance, every turn of phrase -- the sarcasm, the contempt, the 'bile', the anger. This is an acting/writing/directing masterclass in 5 minutes.
Has anyone noticed that Ricky & Dave's final exchange is almost identical to Tony & Mel's final exchange in "Scarface"? "Have a good trip." "FUCK YOU!"
The fact that Levene and Moss were in cahoots the whole time is crazy 😂 😂.. Moss was trying to deflect .. but got eventually thrown all the way under the bus by Levene later 😆…
In a way it connects to why he's failing as a salesman. These people are all basically con artists, and successful cons always involve the ability to read people, yet Moss fails at just this by choosing Levene as his accomplice--someone who's totally unreliable and whom Moss ought to have foreseen was a genuine risk of ratting him out later on. Either it didn't occur to Moss, or he was just so desperate he felt he had no choice once Aaranow refused.
The irony of this story is that the ones behind the break-in, the ones who have to keep their cool and sell their story to the cops, are also the worst salesman in the office. And they both end up breaking down. Dave here, and then Sheldon in the final scene.
Love this but as well. The little pause Lemmon puts in there is so genuine. He was ready to continue with the story when Roma asked an unexpected question. Naturally your brain has to access a different part of the brain to field the question and he mimicked that so well. And then of course the killer line. There are so many gems like this in this whole movie.
I love when Harris’s character begins to yell, the train tracks rumbling almost overtakes it, mirrors a scene a few minutes later when Roma raises his voice at Williamson and the train tracks rumbling can be heard again, almost slightly defusing the tension.
David Mamet's script was mesmerizing and this cast of amazing actors had brought these characters to life. I really enjoyed this movie and the cast was top notch!
What a scene...what a great play/film! I absolutely devoured this film when it came out. I could never imagine anybody else playing these parts. Then I was lucky enough to see the play from a visiting Chicago theatre company in Dublin in the early 2000's and was completely blown away by the actors there too. I forget the company's name but they were absolutely on point!
One stupendous moment in one stupendous film. Harris has a bit of a reputation for being temperamental; here he channels it and lets the kettle explode. That whiplash turn to Lemmon with "SHUT UP!!" feels like genuine rage at being interrupted, right on the money.
That "SHUT UP!" makes me flinch every time Absolute primal scream! That is a man unhinged, pushed too far And Roma's delight in provoking him, pure evil
Pity Lemmon's character didn't take his timely advice. Dave was likely terrified that Shelley would keep running his mouth and spill ALL the beans, which is exactly what happened.
I never thought'd id put a movie surrounding a bunch of real estate sales men as one of my favorites but this movie is in my opinion one of the best movies that is carried purely on the acting in of itself by the cast, in fact i'm pretty sure i'm going to watch it again today.
“I’ve humiliated you, oh my God, I’m sorry…” “F**K YOU DAVE!” “The whole place stinks with your farts for a week” “Harriet and blah blah nyborg” *Roma has probably the best lines in this movie* 🤣✋
My favourite part is when Pacino is absolutely dialed in with the story of the machine, he notices he's absent so he feeds him details, "how was the cake", all to hear the story of a sale. Amazing
My favourite thing about Harris' performance in this movie is its authenticity. I think we have all worked with someone with his attitude, always feeling hard done by, but very industrious in trying to find ways of cheating the system to get ahead.
I think the notable thing is that after all the cheating and manipulation and outright theft (as we find out later), he still views himself as the victim.
Sales is not necessarily a boring job. It can be quite high pressure actually even with the cops there it still seems like a regular day at the office. Leads...crumb cakes etc.
@@Kevin_Kennelly It was mental. Very high pressure, lots of "big" personalities". At least 2 Psychopaths there (one was my nemesis) Cross between "The Apprentice" and "Wolf of Wall Street". Uber competitive internally. Made a lot of money (the commision and fees were massive) but developed a drink problem at the same time lol. I'm into films so I had already watched the film before having to watch as part of their make it up as you go along training.
Definitely a few minutes of the best acting that ever came out of Hollywood - all four guys, even Alan Arkin just for his quick comment and demeanor. Ed Harris is so believable in this role. And the subtleties in between the lines from all of them. I saw this play live once and it was hard to not sit there wishing I was watching the movie the whole time. Probably also super hard for the actors to perform it if they had seen this movie first
It's something that really improves on repeat viewings because you notice subtle details you didn't pick up the first time around (especially once you have the knowledge of what happens and what's revealed later on).
Ed Harris lmao "Fuck the machine? Fuck The Machine? FUCK THE MACHINE!" "You're fucked! Rick." "SHUT UP!" Also the three times he can't decide where he wants to go, I found that hilarious. I ain't going out today. I'm going home. I'm going out, I'm getting out...no fuck the leads I'm going home. I'm going home....I'm not going home I'm going to Wisconsin.
"Did they get any of the contracts?" "F*** you care?" By far one of the greatest insults in the history of cinema. So quick, so casual from Pacino, and then I LOVE how annoyed he gets when he has to explain it ("It means, DAVE...."). Harris' rant speaks for itself and even Lemmon pulls it off despite a relatively lack of activity. Love how he thinks Harris is still talking to him ("You DO get the opportunity!") and then the "ooooook..."
After what would equate to years of film watching and the equivalent behavioral study of my fellow man, have you ever noticed how in many arguments people don’t Look for what will resolve it, they look for what will make them win. They equate winning the argument to resolving the problem.
Fewer fireworks than the others, though SPOILER He is one of the last ones standing at the end, as he was smart or timid enough not to get involved in the robbery.
