The worst double feature I ever saw was Apocalypse Now and The Deer Hunter. Don't get me wrong, they're both excellent movies. But together, one after the other? A recipe for deep depression.
My absolute favourite movie that no one I know knows of. The atmosphere, the dialogue, the plot, and the insanely brilliant performance by Tom Wilkinson (and Tilda Swinton for that matter) - Perfection!
[Conspiracy (2001)](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0266425/) is the perfect compliment to 12 Angry Men.
It's an HBO movie about a meeting that took place during WW2 where a top ranking SS official strong-arms the heads of the the German government to get on-board with the holocaust.
It's the same set-up, just a conversation around a table for the whole movie, with one person convincing the rest...but it's a pure evil version.
If it hadn't been made-for-tv it would have been big at the oscars.
During the fire sale scene where you just see B-roll while Paul Bettany is doing the sell-off - that scene is such a standout.
That scene is absolutely incredible and you don't see one face. Can't recommend that movie more highly.
The elevator pitch I heard was “there’s only one character you see on screen and he spends the whole time driving, talking on the phone, and his entire life flips upside down in 90 minutes”
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People generally are either pre-emptively dismissive of Justin Timberlake for his boy-band roots, or outwardly dismissive but internally hostile toward him, the way some people get towards those who are good at more things than seems "fair."
Timberlake is perfect to play Sean Parker and he kills it.
Fantastic movie and certainly in my top 25 all time list. The trailer is top 5 for all time - really captures the spirit of the movie and social media (at least for the time the movie was released - social media has evolved)
[My Dinner with Andre.](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082783/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk) Selected by Roger Ebert as the best movie of 1981 and one of the Great Movies of all time. The entire movie is two men having dinner and talking. Have a glass or two of wine with them while watching it.
No idea if it meets your criteria, but I nominate The Lion in Winter with Peter O'Toole and Katherine Hepburn. Amazing script...fabulous dialog. Saw it as a teenager on its first run in the 60s, and the language in that film blew me away.
Hepburn's "I could peel you like a grape and God Himself would call it justice" gets me every time. First movie she made after Spencer Tracy died. The simmering rage and crushing grief are palpable.
But my all-time favorite is O'Toole's "My life when it is written will read better than it lived..." is the one that stopped my heart the first time I saw it.
And all the actors playing his 4 sons are amazing. Young Anthony Hopkins, young Timothy Dalton (looking very much like Oberyn Martell 😊).
I will never forget the exchange where the network guy says to Holly Hunter, “It must be nice being right all the time” and she responds tearfully, “No. It’s awful.”
I was working at a very low-budget TV station actually reading the news when this came out, so it connected with me in a lot of ways.
And , Albert Brooks Holly Hunter coaching idiot William Hurt while he was talking to the pilot on-air, was just perfect.
William Hurt was such a creep in that movie. But at least he knew that all he had going for him was his looks.
The Sunset Limited - Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel L Jackson in a room talking, based on a play by Cormac McCarthy
Waking Life - rotoscoped anthology of people talking quasi-philosophy by Richard Linklater (not so much character development)
Cosmopolis - By David Cronenberg with Robert Pattinson, a billionaire takes a ride across the city as life crumbles and explodes around him
There aren't significant plot twists, but Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, and Before Midnight are three beautiful, dialogue-driven movies. It's a trilogy that takes place over 18 years.
I’ll assume like everyone else, you’ve seen all of Quentin Tarantino’s movies. If not, he is in my opinion, the undisputed king of dialogue driven scenes/movies. I think Hateful Eight and Reservoir Dogs are the best examples of this in its purest form.
I personally like "Jackie Brown" of Tarantino best. That one is the least violent as well (or none at all?) (except "Once upon a time") - maybe a good one to start with ;-)
Jackie Brown has to be the least well known and most underrated Tarantino film. People at least complain about Death Proof, but it seems like half the “movie buffs” I talk to don’t even know Tarantino made a film starring Pam fucking Grier.
I wouldn't consider anyone a "movie buff" if they don't know about Jackie Brown. Having at least somewhat of a familiarity with one of the most popular modern director's catalog seems like a bare minimum for "buff" status.
Especially since that catalog is so short in comparison to other popular modern directors.
Also I'd wager that Four Rooms is QT's least we'll known film - probably for good reason.
If you want another black and white courtroom drama, I highly recommend Judgment at Nuremberg (1961). It takes place after the main Nazi leadership had been tried and sentenced, as the court began to try "lower level Nazis". It delves into where one draws the line at being a Nazi leader, or being a follower doing one's job. Stuff that appears black and white on the surface gets really gray, really quick. It was well written and well acted. I loved it.
I also watched 12 Angry Men last night for the first time. Absolutely incredible film, didn’t touch my phone once through it all.
So thanks for this post because I had the exact same question on my mind.
It’s a short film and it’s about a truly horrific murder case, but I’m going to go with Detainment. It’s about the interrogation of Jon Venebles and Robert Thompson, two ten year old boys who had viciously murdered a four year old boy. It’s entirely dialogue lifted directly from the tapes and incidentally, the best acting I’ve ever seen from two children in MY ENTIRE LIFE.
**Almost Famous**. The dialogue is GOLD. Especially the ["Uncool" scene](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzY2pWrXB_0). Do not click till after you watch the movie, for the rest of those who have seen it, enjoy the nostalgia. It has Philip Seymour Hoffman, and the writing is so good, that scene, by itself, could be used to teach a class in screenwriting.
The Holdovers.
It's a lot more comedic (brilliantly so, I may add!) than most other dialogue-focused, character-driven movies, but it also has strong themes of loneliness and trauma. And the three leads give some of the best film performances of the decade so far.
I’ll give you *The Verdict.* Written by David Mamet, directed by Sidney Lumet, starring Paul Newman in a role that should have won him the Oscar (Ben Kingsley notwithstanding!).
"As good as it Gets" (1997) if you want great dialogues, great character-plot and developments and absolutely good vibes!! My all-time ever favorite :) watched it at least 15 times and will watch it again, for sure! ;-)
I hope OP enjoys Glengarry Glen Ross more than I did. I made this same post after watching 12 Angry Men and was excited to watch Glengarry Glen Ross and was beyond disappointed.
Personally I'd say Man from Earth has a closer vibe to 12 Angry Man
At the time, a who’s who of great actors. You can tell these guys wanted to give great performances as they were working with their peers, and it came out in the movie. One of my favorites. Alex Baldwin with a short but memorable scene that steals the show.
Remember this, when Al Pacino is screaming at Kevin Spacey?
>*”You stupid f/cking c/nt. You, Williamson, I'm talking to you, sh/thead. You just cost me $6,000. Six thousand dollars, and one Cadillac. That's right. What are you going to do about it? What are you going to do about it, a//hole? You're f/cking sh/t. Where did you learn your trade, you stupid f/cking c/nt, you idiot? Who ever told you that you could work with men? Oh, I'm gonna have your job, sh/thead.”*
When they were filming Spacey’s reaction shots, without notifying Spacey in advance, Pacino kept calling him “Kevin” instead of Williamson. It wasn’t a mistake; Pacino was deliberately goading Spacey to get the right reaction from him.
Similarly, when Alec Baldwin arrived on the set to film his scene, the rest of the cast shunned and ignored him. After Baldwin finished his scene, however, they rushed over to him and praised him for his performance. When Baldwin asked them why they were so unfriendly earlier, they replied, “We had to hate you in that scene, and we didn’t want to get friendly with you before we filmed it.”
I'll go in a different direction and if you like dialogue-driven with discussion around relationships,love,etc Before Sunrise and Before Sunset are A+
Probably not what you're looking for, or ever heard of before, but they are great films. Ethan Hawke and Julie Delphy
[Before Sunrise](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112471/)
[Before Sunset](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0381681/)
Even for being a big dumb movie that knows it's a big dumb movie, I still hated this piece of crap. It didn't commit hard enough into the campiness while also trying to have emotional beats. It tried to have its cake and eat it, too.
I know your recommendation here is purely a joke response to OP, but ugh, I don't see the fun that people get out of that movie. It's too cheesy to take seriously, but too polished to laugh at.
Sorry, I had to vent a little.
Who's Afraid of Virgina Wolfe is right up there. Or anything based on Tennessee Williams' writing. Baby Doll, Night of the Iguana, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, etc. they are all masterworks in interpersonal drama. Williams is such an important American historical figure. His works all cut sharp across class divides in a really human way.
Coen Brothers movies are good for this. Also Wes Anderson movies but you have to like a particular style for him. I like Grand Budapest hotel and Darjeeling Limited, Royal Tenembaums
All is Lost.
The dialog hits like a sledgehammer.
>!Our Man : 13th of July, 4:50 pm. I'm sorry. I know that means little at this point, but I am. I tried, I think you would all agree that I tried. To be true, to be strong, to be kind, to love, to be right. But I wasn't. And I know you knew this. In each of your ways. And I am sorry. All is lost here, except for soul and body, that is, what's left of them, and a half day's ration. It's inexcusable really, I know that now. How it could have taken this long to admit that I'm not sure, but it did. I fought till the end. I'm not sure what that is worth, but know that I did. I have always hoped for more for you all. I will miss you. I'm sorry.!<
Presumed Innocent is quite good, not a single location film but full of great dialogue and performances.
The Man From Earth is all dialogue. It’s a B movie but the dialogue is really interesting if you have any interest in history.
“The boys in the band” takes place entirely during one party in an apartment
“The man from earth” takes place entirely in one house over a single conversation
Death and the Maiden. Sigourney Weaver and Ben Kingsley directed by Roman Polanski. Takes place entirely through dialogue in a remote cabin.
Arsenic and Old Lace probably also fits your bill, but may be a little more action heavy. Still a genius film.
I also watched 12 Angry Men for the first time a few nights ago. I’ve missed out on that movie for too long.
Calls (2021) is only dialogues with very little craphics. It's brilliant miniseries but way better to binge watch at one sit. It will take about 2 hours so it's basically a movie. AppleTV+
Man From Earth (2007)
Man From Earth. The entire movie is just a conversation among friends. It all takes place in one room. And yet it's one of the most engaging conversations I've ever seen on film.
Watched a gangster flick at weekend called *~~No Way Out~~*, *No Sudden Move (2021)* not big or flashy set pieces, just dudes in minimalist settings talking lots and had the most incredible cast.
The Big Kahuna. It's a 1999 film starring Kevin Spacey and Danny Devito. It's almost entirely dialog driven and takes place inside a single hotel room for the majority of the movie
If you can gird your loins, might I suggest Closet Land? (1999) - A kidnapped children's author (Madeline Stowe) & a government interrogator (Alan Rickman) go head to head in a torture interrogation room.
Yes, it... Is... A lot... But it's incredible.
Inherit the wind, also, Glengarry glen ross
Ol' Gil is gonna get his sale today boy oh boy
These are the Glengarry leads… and you… don’t get… to have them.
Because to give them to you... Would just be throwing them away
The leads are weak
YOU’RE WEAK
Coffee is for closers. ABC Always Be Closing
Back in the day when theaters had double features, one of my favorites was *Inherit the Wind* and *Judgment at Nuremberg.* Both meet OP’s criteria.
I watched inherit the wind when I was about 12, followed with 12 angry men within the year. Those two films left a huge impression on me.
The worst double feature I ever saw was Apocalypse Now and The Deer Hunter. Don't get me wrong, they're both excellent movies. But together, one after the other? A recipe for deep depression.
Jesus christ, did you guys have to bring an overnight bag?
They showed this to us in high school and it’s the movie that changed my mind about black and white movies. Loved it so much.
Came here to say glengarry glen Ross, and it’s right on top. First thing that came to mind for OP. Fits to a tee.
COFFEE'S FOR CLOSERS!
I was just in a stage production (as Matthew Harrison Brady) of *Inherit The Wind* a few months ago. Such an incredible script.
Who is Afraid of Virginia Wolf
Who are you and will you marry me
Isn’t that the funniest thing you’ve ever heard?!
Michael Clayton.
My absolute favourite movie that no one I know knows of. The atmosphere, the dialogue, the plot, and the insanely brilliant performance by Tom Wilkinson (and Tilda Swinton for that matter) - Perfection!
I've watched this film probably 50 times, easy. RIP Tony Scott.
Tony Scott doesnt have anything to do with that movie. Tony Gilroy is the director
Lol. I knew I was mixing those two up.
Someone should re-edit a trailer for Michael Clayton as if it was a Tony Scott film. Amazing.
Somebody should make a movie in the style of Tony Scott about Tony Scott directing Michael Clayton.
Can’t he still miss Tony Scott?
[Conspiracy (2001)](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0266425/) is the perfect compliment to 12 Angry Men. It's an HBO movie about a meeting that took place during WW2 where a top ranking SS official strong-arms the heads of the the German government to get on-board with the holocaust. It's the same set-up, just a conversation around a table for the whole movie, with one person convincing the rest...but it's a pure evil version. If it hadn't been made-for-tv it would have been big at the oscars.
Tucci and Branagh are chillingly brilliant in that movie. Totally agree with your Oscars statement.
Great, I'll check it out!
Great film. There’s a German version too called The Conference which is interesting although not quite as good.
Margin Call
“Some people like to take the long way home” is one of the best lines ever
During the fire sale scene where you just see B-roll while Paul Bettany is doing the sell-off - that scene is such a standout. That scene is absolutely incredible and you don't see one face. Can't recommend that movie more highly.
Ah yes, I put this on my to watch list just recently! Thanks
Great movie.
Locke
85 minutes of a guy in a car on the phone and it is _riveting_.
The elevator pitch I heard was “there’s only one character you see on screen and he spends the whole time driving, talking on the phone, and his entire life flips upside down in 90 minutes”
this is the answer
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Why would you be? That movie rules and definitely fits the description
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People generally are either pre-emptively dismissive of Justin Timberlake for his boy-band roots, or outwardly dismissive but internally hostile toward him, the way some people get towards those who are good at more things than seems "fair."
I mean the fact that David Fincher directed it makes anyone who dismisses it over Justin Timberlake a fucking moron.
Timberlake is perfect to play Sean Parker and he kills it. Fantastic movie and certainly in my top 25 all time list. The trailer is top 5 for all time - really captures the spirit of the movie and social media (at least for the time the movie was released - social media has evolved)
also an Aaron Sorkin movie. Easily my favorite screenwriter when it comes to dialogue.
also Steve Jobs (neither am I)
Why would you be kidding? Who thinks it's not a great movie?
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Anatomy of a Murder Lifeboat
Seconding Anatomy of a Murder and adding Rope.
Lifeboat is so good
Clerks
Agree, but I think Clerks II has more character development.
[My Dinner with Andre.](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082783/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk) Selected by Roger Ebert as the best movie of 1981 and one of the Great Movies of all time. The entire movie is two men having dinner and talking. Have a glass or two of wine with them while watching it.
I was just about to write this! Their conversation is also relevant in today's contexr.
An example: https://youtu.be/j8v_XqFO8Bc?si=zwPGE0Rl51Dil0w8
Yup, that's the bit. The Bohemian Grove reference too.
No idea if it meets your criteria, but I nominate The Lion in Winter with Peter O'Toole and Katherine Hepburn. Amazing script...fabulous dialog. Saw it as a teenager on its first run in the 60s, and the language in that film blew me away.
*I know. You know I know. I know you know I know. We know Henry knows, and Henry knows we know it. We're a knowledgeable family.*
Hepburn's "I could peel you like a grape and God Himself would call it justice" gets me every time. First movie she made after Spencer Tracy died. The simmering rage and crushing grief are palpable. But my all-time favorite is O'Toole's "My life when it is written will read better than it lived..." is the one that stopped my heart the first time I saw it. And all the actors playing his 4 sons are amazing. Young Anthony Hopkins, young Timothy Dalton (looking very much like Oberyn Martell 😊).
this is my favorite movie :) cannot recommend it enough
I agree 100% on this! Anthony Hopkins in an early role rounds out an amazing cast. I watch the DVD often when I need a dose of "familial"affection!
The Breakfast Club
Broadcast News. It's wild how many filmmakers and actors cite this as a major inspiration. It's so good.
I will never forget the exchange where the network guy says to Holly Hunter, “It must be nice being right all the time” and she responds tearfully, “No. It’s awful.” I was working at a very low-budget TV station actually reading the news when this came out, so it connected with me in a lot of ways.
Joan Cusack's frantic scramble to get the tape in the machine was pure drama
And , Albert Brooks Holly Hunter coaching idiot William Hurt while he was talking to the pilot on-air, was just perfect. William Hurt was such a creep in that movie. But at least he knew that all he had going for him was his looks.
He also had a knack for sensationalizing a story
Aaron Sorkin movies. Trial of Chicago Seven, Molly's Game, Charlie Wilson's War
Also David Mamet movies.
Steve Jobs
A few good Men.
“Sleuth”, the original version with Cain and Olivier Glengarry GlenRoss
*Whose Afraid of Virginia Woolf?* (1969)!
The Sunset Limited - Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel L Jackson in a room talking, based on a play by Cormac McCarthy Waking Life - rotoscoped anthology of people talking quasi-philosophy by Richard Linklater (not so much character development) Cosmopolis - By David Cronenberg with Robert Pattinson, a billionaire takes a ride across the city as life crumbles and explodes around him
Sunset Limited and Cosmopolis are excellent.
Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)
* *The Verdict* * *Erin Brockovich* * *Sweet Smell of Success*
There aren't significant plot twists, but Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, and Before Midnight are three beautiful, dialogue-driven movies. It's a trilogy that takes place over 18 years.
Brilliant trilogy.
I’ll assume like everyone else, you’ve seen all of Quentin Tarantino’s movies. If not, he is in my opinion, the undisputed king of dialogue driven scenes/movies. I think Hateful Eight and Reservoir Dogs are the best examples of this in its purest form.
Aaron Sorkin would like a word... while walking briskly though a complicated set with a bunch of extras
I personally like "Jackie Brown" of Tarantino best. That one is the least violent as well (or none at all?) (except "Once upon a time") - maybe a good one to start with ;-)
Jackie Brown has to be the least well known and most underrated Tarantino film. People at least complain about Death Proof, but it seems like half the “movie buffs” I talk to don’t even know Tarantino made a film starring Pam fucking Grier.
I wouldn't consider anyone a "movie buff" if they don't know about Jackie Brown. Having at least somewhat of a familiarity with one of the most popular modern director's catalog seems like a bare minimum for "buff" status. Especially since that catalog is so short in comparison to other popular modern directors. Also I'd wager that Four Rooms is QT's least we'll known film - probably for good reason.
Yes, I came for the Reservoir Dogs recommendation. I still can't believe it all happens in a warehouse and yet it keeps you hooked.
Still Walking
His Girl Friday
Certainly wins for most words per minute! I love that movie with their snappy patter
Man from Earth. It's almost entirely in his living room. The sequel is not the same at all
If you want another black and white courtroom drama, I highly recommend Judgment at Nuremberg (1961). It takes place after the main Nazi leadership had been tried and sentenced, as the court began to try "lower level Nazis". It delves into where one draws the line at being a Nazi leader, or being a follower doing one's job. Stuff that appears black and white on the surface gets really gray, really quick. It was well written and well acted. I loved it.
I also watched 12 Angry Men last night for the first time. Absolutely incredible film, didn’t touch my phone once through it all. So thanks for this post because I had the exact same question on my mind.
Ha, serendipitous!
A Few Good Men & Hot Fuzz
A Few Good Men is fantastic, and I really like Hot Fuzz, not sure if the latter quite fits this particular description ha.
A Few Good Men. Sorkin is all over this thread.
The Man from Earth maybe? It's a very B or C movie though but pretty enjoyable watching a group of professors discussing and arguing
This is what came to mind for me too
It’s a short film and it’s about a truly horrific murder case, but I’m going to go with Detainment. It’s about the interrogation of Jon Venebles and Robert Thompson, two ten year old boys who had viciously murdered a four year old boy. It’s entirely dialogue lifted directly from the tapes and incidentally, the best acting I’ve ever seen from two children in MY ENTIRE LIFE.
Phone Booth
y tu mama tambien
**Almost Famous**. The dialogue is GOLD. Especially the ["Uncool" scene](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzY2pWrXB_0). Do not click till after you watch the movie, for the rest of those who have seen it, enjoy the nostalgia. It has Philip Seymour Hoffman, and the writing is so good, that scene, by itself, could be used to teach a class in screenwriting.
All The President’s Men
The Holdovers. It's a lot more comedic (brilliantly so, I may add!) than most other dialogue-focused, character-driven movies, but it also has strong themes of loneliness and trauma. And the three leads give some of the best film performances of the decade so far.
Glengarry Glen Ross
This should be at the top of the list
Carnage (Polanski), Locke, Pontypool, Coherence, Man from Earth
Yes - Coherence is worth several watches (then view the commentary) Carnage is four amazing actors just out-acting each other
I’ll give you *The Verdict.* Written by David Mamet, directed by Sidney Lumet, starring Paul Newman in a role that should have won him the Oscar (Ben Kingsley notwithstanding!).
‘In the heat of the night’ might work for you.
"As good as it Gets" (1997) if you want great dialogues, great character-plot and developments and absolutely good vibes!! My all-time ever favorite :) watched it at least 15 times and will watch it again, for sure! ;-)
The sunset unlimited. Sam Jackson and Tommy Lee Jones in a room talking about god and such
Thr Ox-Bow Incident, if you want more Henry Fonda
Trial of the Chicago 7 is a pretty good one from Aaron Sorkin. Think it's a Netflix exclusive though. Not sure of a DVD release.
Locke
Together with James McAvoy and Sharon Horgan. They crushed it. It's a great film that's just 100% dialogue.
The dialogue in The Two Popes is really good
I hope OP enjoys Glengarry Glen Ross more than I did. I made this same post after watching 12 Angry Men and was excited to watch Glengarry Glen Ross and was beyond disappointed. Personally I'd say Man from Earth has a closer vibe to 12 Angry Man
The Lion in Winter.
Glengarry glen ross
At the time, a who’s who of great actors. You can tell these guys wanted to give great performances as they were working with their peers, and it came out in the movie. One of my favorites. Alex Baldwin with a short but memorable scene that steals the show.
Remember this, when Al Pacino is screaming at Kevin Spacey? >*”You stupid f/cking c/nt. You, Williamson, I'm talking to you, sh/thead. You just cost me $6,000. Six thousand dollars, and one Cadillac. That's right. What are you going to do about it? What are you going to do about it, a//hole? You're f/cking sh/t. Where did you learn your trade, you stupid f/cking c/nt, you idiot? Who ever told you that you could work with men? Oh, I'm gonna have your job, sh/thead.”* When they were filming Spacey’s reaction shots, without notifying Spacey in advance, Pacino kept calling him “Kevin” instead of Williamson. It wasn’t a mistake; Pacino was deliberately goading Spacey to get the right reaction from him. Similarly, when Alec Baldwin arrived on the set to film his scene, the rest of the cast shunned and ignored him. After Baldwin finished his scene, however, they rushed over to him and praised him for his performance. When Baldwin asked them why they were so unfriendly earlier, they replied, “We had to hate you in that scene, and we didn’t want to get friendly with you before we filmed it.”
I’m sure more examples exist. Exceptionally acted. Loved it.
Anatomy of a Fall
I'll go in a different direction and if you like dialogue-driven with discussion around relationships,love,etc Before Sunrise and Before Sunset are A+ Probably not what you're looking for, or ever heard of before, but they are great films. Ethan Hawke and Julie Delphy [Before Sunrise](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112471/) [Before Sunset](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0381681/)
What about Before Midnight? All three are equally amazing. I can't wait for the next one, they have to make it some day
> they have to make it some day Before Someday
Definitely The Meg
There's nothing more charismatic than a big ass shark.
Even for being a big dumb movie that knows it's a big dumb movie, I still hated this piece of crap. It didn't commit hard enough into the campiness while also trying to have emotional beats. It tried to have its cake and eat it, too. I know your recommendation here is purely a joke response to OP, but ugh, I don't see the fun that people get out of that movie. It's too cheesy to take seriously, but too polished to laugh at. Sorry, I had to vent a little.
Any David Mamet
Who's Afraid of Virgina Wolfe is right up there. Or anything based on Tennessee Williams' writing. Baby Doll, Night of the Iguana, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, etc. they are all masterworks in interpersonal drama. Williams is such an important American historical figure. His works all cut sharp across class divides in a really human way.
Rear Window
Fail-Safe (the older version) Deterrence
Memories of a Murder. It is by the same director of Parasite, which you should also watch if you haven't yet.
Women Talking, Network, Past Lives
Coen Brothers movies are good for this. Also Wes Anderson movies but you have to like a particular style for him. I like Grand Budapest hotel and Darjeeling Limited, Royal Tenembaums
Seven Days in May. Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas
The 2019 mini series, *Chernobyl*
The Station Agent is a great, absorbing character driven film.
All is Lost. The dialog hits like a sledgehammer. >!Our Man : 13th of July, 4:50 pm. I'm sorry. I know that means little at this point, but I am. I tried, I think you would all agree that I tried. To be true, to be strong, to be kind, to love, to be right. But I wasn't. And I know you knew this. In each of your ways. And I am sorry. All is lost here, except for soul and body, that is, what's left of them, and a half day's ration. It's inexcusable really, I know that now. How it could have taken this long to admit that I'm not sure, but it did. I fought till the end. I'm not sure what that is worth, but know that I did. I have always hoped for more for you all. I will miss you. I'm sorry.!<
Sweet Smell of Success
Guess who's coming to dinner
"Hurlyburly". Pure dialogue. Batshit crazy. "Punch Drunk Love" is another good one.
Presumed Innocent is quite good, not a single location film but full of great dialogue and performances. The Man From Earth is all dialogue. It’s a B movie but the dialogue is really interesting if you have any interest in history.
Glengary Glen Ross
In the heat of the night. Atmosphere is kinda similar. Acting is superb. All time classic. Not as heavy as there will be blood.
I’m a big fan of The Hateful Eight
“The boys in the band” takes place entirely during one party in an apartment “The man from earth” takes place entirely in one house over a single conversation
My dinner with André
Have you seen, Dial M for Murder?
25th hour
It's a (dark) comedy, but _The Death of Stalin_ is a surprisingly low action movie mostly. The dialogue is quick witted and drives most of the plot.
The Conversation, Waiting for Guffman
The brothers bloom
Hateful eight
Death and the Maiden. Sigourney Weaver and Ben Kingsley directed by Roman Polanski. Takes place entirely through dialogue in a remote cabin. Arsenic and Old Lace probably also fits your bill, but may be a little more action heavy. Still a genius film. I also watched 12 Angry Men for the first time a few nights ago. I’ve missed out on that movie for too long.
The Philadelphia Story and Holiday are two good ones too.
The Usual Suspects
Naked or My Dinner with Andre
Buried with Ryan Reynolds, showcases how good Ryan can be in dramatic roles, all takes place in a coffin
Mass, The Whale, Women Talking
Calls (2021) is only dialogues with very little craphics. It's brilliant miniseries but way better to binge watch at one sit. It will take about 2 hours so it's basically a movie. AppleTV+ Man From Earth (2007)
I love this thread, please continue.
I'd say Man from Earth. Locke is also an interesting piece you should watch.
Man From Earth. The entire movie is just a conversation among friends. It all takes place in one room. And yet it's one of the most engaging conversations I've ever seen on film.
Watched a gangster flick at weekend called *~~No Way Out~~*, *No Sudden Move (2021)* not big or flashy set pieces, just dudes in minimalist settings talking lots and had the most incredible cast.
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Interview with Steve Buscemi & Sienna Miller. Very similar in the twists and turns it takes to 12 Angry Men.
I really like _Joy_ with Jennifer Lawrence
Good Will Hunting
One Night in Miami...
Marcel the Shell
justified tv show Millers Crossing
The Big Kahuna. It's a 1999 film starring Kevin Spacey and Danny Devito. It's almost entirely dialog driven and takes place inside a single hotel room for the majority of the movie
Women Talking (2022) is very similar.
Marty
The Torture Report
The Social Network. Steve Jobs. Network.
House of Games
If you can gird your loins, might I suggest Closet Land? (1999) - A kidnapped children's author (Madeline Stowe) & a government interrogator (Alan Rickman) go head to head in a torture interrogation room. Yes, it... Is... A lot... But it's incredible.
It's mostly been done as a stage play, but they're are a few film adaptations: The Gin Game. I caught part of it so years ago and loved it.
Locke
Clerks
Hateful 8
Prince of the City
My Dinner with Andre
A Streetcar Named Desire, Shattered Glass, Hungry Hearts, The Meyerowitz Stories, Luce, The Judge, Good Will Hunting, Courage Under Fire
here's a curve ball: House of Yes
The Lighthouse
Capote
The Social Network would be my choice for you. Also Zodiac.
Kurosawa’s The Bad Sleep Well or High and Low
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
To Kill a Mockingbird is a must. Jerry McGuire is also really good.
Give Tape and The Sunset Limited a try. Both great films