Hi there!
The unit we're about to finish has dealt with work and careers, basically trying to make a living for oneself and our loved ones in our daily grind.
The term "Rat Race" (aka: brutally fierce competition usually taking place in the workplace, but also in life, in general) came up in one of our sessions and I just cannot think - now, at least- of a film which more ruthlessly depicts one than this.
The term "Rat Race" (aka: brutally fierce competition usually taking place in the workplace, but also in life, in general) came up in one of our sessions and I just cannot think - now, at least- of a film which more ruthlessly depicts one than this.
I guess many great movies have been made about this very topic; however, one of the ones that really struck a chord with yours truly (i.e.: me) is 1992 Glengarry Glen Ross. The plot is as simple as it is so callous in its depiction of reality: different salesmen need to compete in a company's sales contest. The hapless one who loses in such a contest will be fired. Not a very intricate story, I suppose, but, man, when you have blokes like Al Pacino, Ed Harris, Jack Lemmon, Kevin Spacey or Alec Baldwin in the cast, you bet you're gonna witness a true performing tour de force.
One of my biggest beefs with Spanish movies is that the actors are rarely this convincing and good. The best Spanish actor/actress just CANNOT hold a candle to guys like the ones you'll see in this SUPERB film. But, again, maybe that's just my opinion, and you know what happens to opinions, don't you?
;-)
Enjoy!
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