The Glass Jar (1999) User Reviews

Who needs No-Doz?

[cinezonker-1 · 1/10 · 16 August 2002]

Saw this yawner at a festival some time back. Can only assume relatives are the ones praising it here. A one set story usually means no budget and it really shows in this one. Frankly, a waste of two very talented actors. And, where did they dig up C Thomas Howell? Assuming you can find this somewhere (Blockbuster doesn't have it), I'd still advise you to pass.

Where did this movie come from?

[Glen Marlowe · 9/10 · 3 December 2001]

I've never seen anything like it before. I have to say that this movie really scared me. I found myself laughing out loud, and then in a split second, choaking off my laughter from fear of what Tony would do next. I have never been so scared while laughing so much. A real head trip. Find this movie and watch it. I can't believe I missed this one in the Theater.

Great little indie.

[duckbutter · 9/10 · 11 July 2000]

Normally when I hear 80% of a movie takes place in one room I run for the hills, but not this time. Two hitmen having the most realistic and funny conversations ever caught on film. The writer really had some very clever ideas and the performers took the dialogue and ran with it. I can't wait for this film to come out on video so I can own a copy. Bravo.

Pinter's "Dumbwaiter" meets "Pulp Fiction"

[benk-5 · 8/10 · 27 January 2000]

"THE GLASS JAR" delivers snappy dialogue, interesting comic acting, and a twisting plot that reveals itself in a backhanded way to it's final explosive finish.

Anthony Crivello and John Kassir prove the perfect "Brotherly Antagonists" in Gil Wadsworth's new film about two 'down and outs' trying to reach self-realization, while attempting to 'execute' their bosses bidding.

All this, and a cute little "Doggie."

As seen at the "New York International Independent Film Festival." Destined for Cult Status...

A very clever film.

[Glen Marlowe · 9/10 · 8 September 1999]

This film is very well acted and directed. It forces you to think about who these people are and where they are going. I thought the plot, although subtle, is very compelling. The ending was a complete surprise. I would highly recomend this movie to people who want to think.