In Good Company (2004)
83 %
Reviews Counted: 161 Fresh: 133 Rotten:28 Average Rating: 7/10
Consensus:
The witty and charming In Good Company offers laughs at the expense of corporate culture.
Runtime: 1 hr 51 mins
Theatrical Release: Dec 29, 2004 Limited
Box Office: $45,489,752
Synopsis: In his previous effort, ABOUT A BOY, writer-director Paul Weitz managed to smoothly blend elements of dark comedy with heartwarming drama to deftly undercut both of the genre's undesirable excesses. IN GOOD COMPANY is Weitz's solo directorial debut sans his brother Chris, with whom he... [More]
Genre: Comedies
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Scarlett Johansson, Topher Grace, David Paymer, Clark Gregg
Director: Paul Weitz
Screenwriter: Paul Weitz
Producer: Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz
Composer: Stephen Trask
Screenwriter: Paul Weitz
Producer: Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz
Composer: Stephen Trask
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11/01/07
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An engaging diversion that lovingly, wisely plays with human foibles and uncomfortable truths.
03/01/07
It's got a 'Father Knows Best' sensibility about it that exalts character over profit margins. But in my opinion, the story's execution falls short of its potential.
09/25/06
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06/24/06
Una comedia más bien "seria" que no busca tu risa fácil sino que pases un rato entretenido junto a personajes humanos y creíbles a los que les pasan cosas humanas y creíbles.
03/16/06
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09/26/05
The situations set up parallel stories, in which Dan must rediscover what it means to him to be a man, and Carter...learns from Dan that manhood isn’t what he thought it was.
09/16/05
There are no throwaway stereotypes here, just well-rounded characters that resemble personalities that we come in contact with everyday.
06/16/05
Engraçado e humano, Em Boa Companhia perde-se apenas em seu terceiro ato.
06/10/05
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05/13/05
They just don't make movies like this any more, yet this film is shiny and relevant to today.
04/21/05
A bit of a fantasy, but it's heartening to see a studio entertainment that's at least willing to acknowledge some of the real-life problems currently faced by its audience.
03/05/05
The film is extremely well cast. Topher Grace and Dennis Quaid work brilliantly together, to the point where you feel genuine affection for both characters.
02/19/05
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