I come to David Mamet's "State and Main" through his earlier films like "House of Games" and "Glengary Glenross." So, it was somewhat surprising that "State and Main" was as downright nice as it was. Don't get me wrong, there is plenty of the witty, cutting dialogue that one would expect from Mamet, but it is all handled with a relatively light touch.
Great acting from David Paymer, William H. Macy and especially Alec Baldwin--as a sleazy leading man with a weakness for young girls--help "State and Main" move along at a comfortable pace.
Great acting from David Paymer, William H. Macy and especially Alec Baldwin--as a sleazy leading man with a weakness for young girls--help "State and Main" move along at a comfortable pace.