The Promotion (2008)
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Reviews Counted:74
Fresh:39
Rotten:35
Average Rating:5.7/10
Consensus: With a workplace-related theme worthy of satire, The Promotion features some sharp witticisms but ultimately disappoints.
Theatrical Release:Jun 6, 2008 Limited
Box Office: $362,531
Synopsis: THE PROMOTION is a low-key, deader than deadpan comedy-drama that fans of THE OFFICE should love. The film stars Sean William Scott (AMERICAN PIE) and John C. Reilly (TALLADEGA NIGHTS) as assistant... [More]
Starring: John C. Reilly, Seann William Scott, Jenna Fischer, Lili Taylor
Director: Steve Conrad
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Reviews for The Promotion
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The Promotion does sacrifice some comedy in its attempt at depth. Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
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. Full Review |
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3/4 |
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. Full Review |
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3/4 |
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. Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
...an odd yet compelling comedy... Full Review |
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3/5 |
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 2.5/4 |
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. Full Review |
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2/4 |
Two things are missing in this debut directing effort from writer Steve Conrad - a sufficient number of jokes and anybody worth rooting for. Full Review |
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4/5 |
...sharp and intelligent... Full Review |
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A- |
Easily one of the freshest, funniest comedies of the year. Full Review |
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3/4 |
The Promotion works as a comedy because, in the depths of our dark hearts, we enjoy seeing the woes that beset our comic antagonists. Full Review |
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2/5 |
The Promotion is generally harmless but boring. Full Review |
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2/4 |
Fails as a comedy because it's less funny and interesting than it would be to watch stars Seann William Scott and John C. Reilly sitting in lawn chairs and talking for 90 minutes. Full Review |
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1/5 |
Fizzles as a comedy and as an exploration of the stresses of work. Full Review |
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This is one of the more original movies of the year, and it’s the rare film that’s primarily about the workplace. Full Review |
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4/5 |
bills itself as a comedy, and elements of it do fall into that category, but at its core, this is an incisive and often merciless deconstruction of the American Dream Full Review |
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Tone and pace are absolutely crucial to comedy. If the tone is wrong or the pace is off - by even a hair - the comedy will shrivel up and die. And that's precisely what happens in The Promotion. Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
Two regular Joes square off in The Promotion, a sly comedy that finds fresh humor in the workplace. Full Review |
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