Average Rating: 5.7/10
Reviews Counted: 78
Fresh: 41 | Rotten: 37
With a workplace-related theme worthy of satire, The Promotion features some sharp witticisms but ultimately disappoints.
Average Rating: 5.2/10
Critic Reviews: 22
Fresh: 10 | Rotten: 12
With a workplace-related theme worthy of satire, The Promotion features some sharp witticisms but ultimately disappoints.
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A war of wills takes place between two men who want to run the same grocery store in this offbeat comedy from writer and director Steven Conrad. Doug (Seann William Scott) is a seemingly ordinary guy who works as the assistant manager of a supermarket near Chicago. When the owners of the market announce they're opening a new branch near Doug's neighborhood, he applies to become manager of the new store, and both he and his wife (Jenna Fischer) assume he's a shoo-in to get the job. But Richard
Mar 9, 2008 Wide
Sep 2, 2008
$0.4M
Weinstein Company
All Critics (80) | Top Critics (22) | Fresh (42) | Rotten (37) | DVD (6)
The Promotion may not be much, and you get to know that supermarket uncomfortably well by the end of the 85 minutes. But as I say: He's an interesting writer.
A nice little comedy about what it takes to climb the corporate ladder and the toll such actions take on the psyche of a decent individual.
The Promotion works as a comedy because, in the depths of our dark hearts, we enjoy seeing the woes that beset our comic antagonists.
This is one of the more original movies of the year, and it's the rare film that's primarily about the workplace.
The strangely paced drama/comedy never finds much of a groove. Elements of conventional madcap comedy butt against more indie-ready scenes of relationship dysfunction, and the end result is more frustrating than interesting.
The Promotion has more work-life truth in it than a month of The Office or Dilbert.
A bit Alexander Payne social satire, a bit Mike Judge's "Office Space," "The Promotion" keeps the laughter mostly low-key while addressing deflating truths about occupational angst -writer/director Steve Conrad's sturdy thematic stock-in-trade.
Sort of a Dilbert riff, only lower on the food chain.
The Promotion does sacrifice some comedy in its attempt at depth.
By taking the time to make that connection with the audience, The Promotion ensures we'll forgive these guys anything -- and laugh along with them -- in their quest to advance their lots.
...an odd yet compelling comedy...
The Promotion is the very definition of a human comedy.
A work-retreat sequence is hilarious, thanks to a scene-stealing supporting bit from Jason Bateman. And Reilly's convincing portrayal of the somewhat self-destructive Richard does make the whole thing watchable.
Two things are missing in this debut directing effort from writer Steve Conrad - a sufficient number of jokes and anybody worth rooting for.
...sharp and intelligent...
Easily one of the freshest, funniest comedies of the year.
The Promotion is generally harmless but boring.
I wanted this movie to be so much more than what it was. I felt like it was a wasted cast. It was a boring Step Brothers with out Will Ferrell. The whole movie is beyond frustrating, but it had a happy ending. I don't know. It was just okay.
August 23, 2010Super Reviewer
not a really hilarious movie but it has funny parts and has a good story and is entertaining. B
July 24, 2010Super Reviewer
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