Directed by:
Steve ConradScreenplay:
Steve ConradCinematography:
Lawrence SherComposer:
Alex WurmanCast:
Seann William Scott, John C. Reilly, Gil Bellows, Jenna Fischer, Rick Gonzalez, Lili Taylor, Fred Armisen, Maestro Harrell, Nathan Adloff, Chris Conrad (more)VOD (3)
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In a hilarious take on life in mid-management hell, two junior managers at a Chicago grocery store vie for a coveted promotion, while their wives and their co-workers can only stand back and watch how far the one-upmanship will go to get the job done. (official distributor synopsis)
Reviews (1)
A deeply human, sensibly portrayed independent film that reminded me of the more famous and acclaimed The Station Agent. The story of two salesmen competing for a management position in a newly opened suburban store is filmed in a comedic spirit, but the humor is highly civil and gentle, definitely not provoking bursts of laughter but rather a subtle smile on the lips. It also contains deeper moments that lead to reflection on the value scale and lifestyle. Working in retail is not considered prestigious and offers many opportunities to humiliate the main characters. It would have been possible to fill the film with cheap jokes during clashes with dissatisfied customers or a gang of youths from the outskirts, but everything in the film has a solid level that does not go to extremes. Overall impression: 75%.
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