Spartan
U.S. government agent Scott is assigned to rescue the daughter of a high-ranking government official. As willing as he is to bend the rules to get things done, though, Scott is shocked to find that others are willing to go even further to protect a political career.
Critics Sentiment
Laura references King Leonidas of Sparta and decides to trust Scott
News broadcast reports Laura and professor drowned at Martha's Vineyard
The major upturn from Laura's reported death (5.8) to Curtis discovering the earring evidence (7.7) represents the film's biggest emotional shift.
Spartan maintains solid audience appreciation throughout most of its runtime, with reviewers praising Mamet's distinctive dialogue and Val Kilmer's committed performance. The film peaks emotionally with Laura's Leonidas speech, which critics found genuinely moving, though it stumbles slightly with plot twists that some found incredible. Despite a somewhat disappointing ending, the film succeeds as an intelligent thriller that respects its audience's intelligence.
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Val Kilmer
Scott
Derek Luke
Curtis
William H. Macy
Stoddard
Tia Texada
Jackie Black
Ed O'Neill
Burch
Kristen Bell
Laura Newton
Johnny Messner
Grace
Clark Gregg
Miller
Lionel Mark Smith
Colonel Blane
Aaron Stanford
Michael Blake
Saïd Taghmaoui
Tariq Asani
Bob Jennings
Grace's Aide
Clara Mamet
Billy's Daughter
Jeremie Campbell
Cadre Candidate
Annie Morgan
Secret Service Agent
Sophia Adella Luke
Agent
Alexandra Kerry
Bartender
Andy Davoli
Zimmer
Natalija Nogulich
Nadya
Mark Pellegrino
Convict
Crew
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