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State and Main (2000)

State and Main (2000)
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Echoing the themes of Living in Oblivion and Irma Vep, David Mamet's seventh feature centers on the havoc wrought on the inhabitants of a small town by a troubled film production. After its leading man's propensity for teenage girls gets them banished from their New Hampshire location, a film crew relocates to the small town of Waterford, VT, to finish shooting "The Old Mill." As its title suggests, the film depends on the presence of a genuine mill, something the town is reported to possess. Unfortunately, with only days before principal photography begins, it becomes apparent that the mill in fact burned down decades ago. Unfazed, the film's director, Walt Price (William H. Macy), places his faith in the ability of first-time screenwriter Joseph Turner White (Philip Seymour Hoffman) to alter the script; what he doesn't count on is White's apparently bottomless reserve of angst-fueled writer's block. The film's leading lady (Sarah Jessica Parker) refuses to do her contracted nude scene unless she's give an ungodly sum of cash, while a foreign cinematographer offends the locals by messing with an historic firehouse, and the leading man, Bob Barrenger (Alec Baldwin), dallies with Carla (Julia Stiles), a crafty local teen. Everything comes to a head after Barrenger and Carla are injured in a car accident, which leads White to another emotional quandary and into the arms of Ann Black (Rebecca Pidgeon). ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, Rovi

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Starring:
Alec Baldwin, Charles Durning, (more)
Director(s):
David Mamet
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Echoing the themes of Living in Oblivion and Irma Vep, David Mamet's seventh feature centers on the havoc wrought on the inhabitants of a small town by a troubled film production. After its leading man's propensity for teenage girls gets them banished from their New Hampshire location, a film crew relocates to the small town of Waterford, VT, to finish shooting "The Old Mill." As its title suggests, the film depends on the presence of a genuine mill, something the town is reported to possess. Unfortunately, with only days before principal photography begins, it becomes apparent that the mill in fact burned down decades ago. Unfazed, the film's director, Walt Price (William H. Macy), places his faith in the ability of first-time screenwriter Joseph Turner White (Philip Seymour Hoffman) to alter the script; what he doesn't count on is White's apparently bottomless reserve of angst-fueled writer's block. The film's leading lady (Sarah Jessica Parker) refuses to do her contracted nude scene unless she's give an ungodly sum of cash, while a foreign cinematographer offends the locals by messing with an historic firehouse, and the leading man, Bob Barrenger (Alec Baldwin), dallies with Carla (Julia Stiles), a crafty local teen. Everything comes to a head after Barrenger and Carla are injured in a car accident, which leads White to another emotional quandary and into the arms of Ann Black (Rebecca Pidgeon). ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
106 mins

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Director(s):
David Mamet
Writer(s):
David Mamet
Producer(s):
Sarah Green
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Language, Sexual Situations)
Categories:
Comedy
State and Main Awards:
  • 2000 - National Board of Review - Best Ensemble Acting
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Rob L.

    I'm continuously amazed how people review movies here considering everything but the film itself. People here complain there are few "memorable lines" and lots of big name actors but not much to show for it. However, this movie is more complex than others have suggested, and isn't built around a few catch phrases, but a subtly nuanced and brilliant script. Each character is fully realized with a unique dialogue and rhythm. As for the whole "big name actor" argument, people should take note that this is an ensemble performance with almost equal screen time for each character. This isn't a starring vehicle, but rather a group performance. I find the film to be a quite honest view of the effect of Hollywood on small town USA, and the quirks foibles, and sheer in the moment thought process that comes with it.

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    Tucker P.

    The cast is wonderful and the storyline is even better. I love the part about re-sealing the Evian water after filling it with tap water because either they were over budget or just couldn't find it in the town the movie was set in. I really liked this movie and noticed that the only other reviewer at the time of my review did not! -T

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    Chuck L.

    Finally a "movie about movies" that I genuinely liked, with continual momentum. Each actor was so natural; compassionate, belligerent, busy, arrogant. If you like the movie, you can hear the actors voices on the commentary track -- surely it entailed 10x more effort than most commentaries -- I think because it was fun for them, not work. This DVD is a riot.

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