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Management (2008)

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Average Rating: 5.3/10
Reviews Counted: 96
Fresh: 44 | Rotten: 52

Clever and often beguiling performances by Steve Zahn and Jennifer Aniston can't revive this sweetly misguided stalker romance.

46

Average Rating: 5.2/10
Critic Reviews: 28
Fresh: 13 | Rotten: 15

Clever and often beguiling performances by Steve Zahn and Jennifer Aniston can't revive this sweetly misguided stalker romance.

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Movie Info

After a one-night fling, a motel manager (Steve Zahn) impulsively follows a small-time art dealer (Jennifer Aniston) across the country in this romantic comedy from playwright-turned-director Stephen Belber. Woody Harrelson co-stars as Aniston's wealthy boyfriend in the MGM production. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi

R, 1 hr. 33 min.

Comedy, Romance

Stephen Belber

Sep 29, 2009

$0.8M

IDP/Samuel goldwyn Films

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All Critics (96) | Top Critics (28) | Fresh (45) | Rotten (53) | DVD (6)

Random weirdness aside, Belber telegraphs this story arc from Sue's first drop-in to Podunk. Message received. No surprises here.

June 26, 2009 Full Review Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune | Comment
Minneapolis Star Tribune
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Management has two things going for it: Steve Zahn and Jennifer Aniston. Luckily, those are two very good things.

June 12, 2009 Full Review Source: Detroit News | Comment
Detroit News
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Padding disguised as a feature-length screenplay.

May 29, 2009 Full Review Source: Chicago Tribune | Comment
Chicago Tribune
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Ultimately the second half completely undermined the first half.

May 18, 2009 Full Review Source: At the Movies | Comment
At the Movies
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Zahn is essentially stalking Aniston and it's really just downright creepy.

May 18, 2009 Full Review Source: At the Movies | Comment
At the Movies
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Despite the essential implausibility of the story, Management remains for the most part as endearing as its leads.

May 15, 2009 Full Review Source: Slate | Comment
Slate
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A completely uproarious one-liner about Joe Strummer is still no reason to watch "Management." Had it stuck with insights on loners inadvertently backing themselves into emotional corners, rather than going for wackiness, it might have worked.

October 15, 2009 Full Review Source: Suite101.com | Comment
Suite101.com

Forget logic here, there's a good cast, nice chemistry and warm feelings all around as they all fumble around for something to bring meaning to their lives.

September 28, 2009 Full Review Source: Seanax.com | Comment
Seanax.com

So-so romcom about unlikely couple isn't too racy for teens.

September 28, 2009 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media | Comment
Common Sense Media

There's more to Stephen Belber's debut than just manufactured whimsy, not least a wise and witty script, and some beautifully sketched side characters supporting two reliably charming leads.

September 25, 2009 Full Review Source: Time Out | Comment

Not the funny, sunny romp the trailer promises, but a weary, weak attempt at romantic comedy that's far from feelgood.

September 25, 2009 Full Review Source: Film4 | Comment

For the most part, Management avoids the standard rom-com clichés in favour of something more delicate and heartfelt.

September 25, 2009 Full Review Source: Times [UK] | Comment
Times [UK]

Despite the obvious Norman Bates-ish resemblance, Zahn is clearly supposed to be dishy. The Zahn/Aniston pairing is without chemistry and there frankly isn't a spark of real life in the whole film.

September 25, 2009 Full Review Source: Guardian [UK] | Comment
Guardian [UK]

Doing nothing to disprove the so-called Curse Of Friends is haphazard rom-com Management.

September 25, 2009 Full Review Source: Daily Mirror [UK] | Comment
Daily Mirror [UK]

Unable to decide between being a romantic comedy, a zany farce or a thoughtful study of two emotionally repressed losers finding fulfilment, it ends up a mess; but an intriguing mess.

September 25, 2009 Full Review Source: Financial Times | Comment
Financial Times

Zahn is adorable and Jennifer Aniston brings an endearing tartness to Sue but even their best efforts don't redeem the muddle of Management.

September 25, 2009 Full Review Source: Daily Express | Comment
Daily Express

Gentle and very sweet, this low-key romance takes some rather random turns as it drifts toward the obvious conclusion. But it's very nicely played, and it still manages to catch us emotionally.

September 25, 2009 Full Review Source: Shadows on the Wall | Comments (2)
Shadows on the Wall

Enjoyably offbeat indie romcom that's never particularly funny but gradually wins you over, thanks to a quirky, unpredictable script and great performances.

September 24, 2009 Full Review Source: ViewLondon | Comment
ViewLondon

Possibly borrowing a bit from the breakout success of Knocked Up and its notion of upscale women dating down, way down, this smitten stalker comedy aims for the sweeter side of creepy behavior when it comes to romance.

September 6, 2009 Full Review Source: NewsBlaze | Comment
NewsBlaze

The only thing that prevents the entire thing from becoming an unpleasant mess is Zahn, an often comic character actor who has an endearing goofiness to him and to his performances.

September 3, 2009 Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | Comment
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

Gentle, goofy and never mean, Management isn't earth-shaking. But it's a fuzzy warm blanket of a movie.

July 30, 2009 Comment
Kansas City Star

According to this misguided movie's wisdom, every woman should be so lucky to have her very own stalker to help her get her life in order.

July 14, 2009 Full Review Source: Creative Loafing | Comment
Creative Loafing

You watch Management thinking of the comedy Aniston and Zahn could have made, and wishing you were watching that movie instead.

July 10, 2009 Full Review Source: Seattle Times | Comment
Seattle Times
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Audience Reviews for Management

Sweet, touching and surprise dramedy (comedy-drama) about love and insecurities. Jennifer Aniston had plenty of charisma as always but the film belongs undeniably to Steve Zahn. He is the type of actor who may not be an Oscar caliber yet, possibly because of his goofy presence, he does have the talent and the heart to

May 21, 2009
deano
Dean McKenna

Super Reviewer

Wish I could give this one star because Zahn & Aniston are fun to watch but the film's so cliche, predictable & dumb that I just can't

March 25, 2010
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Arash Xak

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