This film is a masterpiece. Mamet has outdone himself. The acting is brilliant. A historical movie about a court case without going into the court itself. Mamet has brilliantly reversed the sacred movie law "don't tell them, show them" into "don't show them, tell them". And this takes place in early 20th century Engand, a place and time where people show no emotions. This results into much emotionless talking - on the surface. The script and the acting create so much tension and emotions that I have only one word for it: brilliant. I have always been fascinated by Mamet, but never been quite satisfacted by his movies. This is the first time I realize he is truly a genious.
Review of The Winslow Boy
