Henry Johnson Review: The Abyss Stares Back in David Mamet’s Effective Prison Drama
The Abyss Stares Back in David Mamet’s Effective Prison Drama
"The abyss stares back––that’s the overwhelming feeling of David Mamet’s new film Henry Johnson. It’s based on his play of the same name from 2023, and with both that date and Mamet’s recent public persona, one would probably have some assumptions about this story’s political bent. Watching the film, you’re reminded that we can come to some kind of mutual understanding with those on the other side. "