The film may be the sharpest of all Hollywood satires, a comedy which recognizes the equally chaotic and creative process of filmmaking, while also offering a scathing perspective on a film's behind-the-scenes challenges.

| Original Score: 4/4 | Feb 14, 2022

A grand escalation of madness seems to be the idea here, but Mamet has difficulty getting to a point of insanity with a lukewarm sense of humor.

| Original Score: C+ | Aug 3, 2021

It's shockingly toothless stuff from the man behind Glengarry Glen Ross - nothing cuts as deep as it should.

| Dec 29, 2020

retains a lightheartedness that pokes fun at the film industry and gives some memorable performances

| Original Score: B | Jun 20, 2012

Intriguing characters, good movie for older teens.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 28, 2010

David Mamet, that president emeritus of hard-consonant profanity, often seems as comfortable with softer stuff as a man wearing wool in July. But this on-the-nose Hollywood satire played like Preston Sturges absolved of Production-Code limitations.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Oct 8, 2010

One giant testimony to unmet potential.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Feb 15, 2010

| Original Score: 5/5 | Aug 7, 2008

| Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 6, 2005

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 6, 2005

...a fine comedy that represents grown-up moviemaking at its very best.

Full Review | Original Score: 5/5 | Jan 1, 2004

...quirky...

| Original Score: 3/4 | Aug 1, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4 | May 20, 2003

Mamet's most easy going and fun-loving film to date.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 16, 2003

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Mar 10, 2003

| Original Score: C+ | Jan 10, 2003

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 8, 2002

[State and Main] has been heralded as the second coming of Preston Sturges. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't recall any of that comedic master's films ever revolving around a statutory rape charge.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 8, 2002

In the end, State and Main is little more than a pleasant diversion, but it is one that is accomplished with a degree of wit and grace and a healthy respect for its putative audience.

Full Review | Original Score: B+ | Oct 30, 2002

| Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 30, 2002