Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Feb 14, 2022 4/4

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.

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Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com Aug 3, 2021 C+

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.

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Jonah Koslofsky The Spool Dec 29, 2020

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

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John A. Nesbit Old School Reviews Jun 20, 2012 B

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

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Dec 28, 2010 4/5

Intriguing characters, good movie for older teens.

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Nick Rogers Midwest Film Journal Oct 8, 2010 3.5/4

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.

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Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com Feb 15, 2010 2.5/4

One giant testimony to unmet potential.

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Bob Grimm Sacramento News & Review Aug 7, 2008 5/5

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Daniel M. Kimmel Worcester Telegram & Gazette Jan 1, 2004 5/5

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

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David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Aug 1, 2003 3/4

...quirky...

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Susan Tavernetti Palo Alto Weekly May 20, 2003 3.5/4

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Harry Guerin RTÉ (Ireland) Apr 16, 2003 4/5

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

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Kimberley Jones Austin Chronicle Mar 10, 2003 3.5/5

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Nick Davis Nick's Flick Picks Jan 10, 2003 C+

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Ron Wells Film Threat Dec 8, 2002 3/5

[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.

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Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Oct 30, 2002 B+

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.

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Matthew Turner ViewLondon Oct 30, 2002 3/5

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