IN GOOD COMPANY
Cast: Dennis Quaid, Topher Grace, Scarlett Johansson...
Director: Paul Weitz
Writer: Paul Weitz
Review Date: 01/09/05
Written By: suj
Rating: 7/10
THE PLOT:
For 25 years, Dan Foreman (Dennis Quaid) has been a leading ad sales representative for a popular sports magazine. When the company is taken over by a colder, greedier mega corporation, Dan finds himself working for 26-year-old Carter (Topher Grace), with his job on the line. Complications arise when Carter secretly starts a relationship with Dan’s daughter, Alex (Scarlett Johansson) which pushes Dan to his outer limits on just how much humiliation he can take.
THE REVIEW:
Who would have thought that the brain child behind 'American Pie' could dish out a film that its overly entertaining and has no lude, crude, pie fucking gestures to show for itself. Though, Paul Weitz previously strayed from the teen movies before by giving audiences a taste of his talent in 2002's 'About a Boy'. Now for Weitz' latest effort, In Good Company, he's established a top-notch cast all giving off enjoyable performances thanks to a story that bodes well for at least its 1st and 2nd acts.
For the most part “In Good Company,” surprises with its truthful depiction of the panicky horror that comes along with corporate restructuring. Though I've never actually had a job, I would imagine this is what it would be like if my company were in this situation. Writer/director Paul Weitz demonstrates to us keen film goers a superb balance between the terrors of the real world and the warm suburban comedy. He enables us viewers to feel the sweat and panic as Dan’s career is suddenly up for grabs, as well as the anxious need and ambition to impress that flows through Carter. The film appears effortless and is often downright delightful as these two people blend in this new, awkward workplace arrangement. The actors who play these stressful characters do their stuff and shine in every aspect of what the roles call for. Topher Grace and Dennis Quaid do their best and skillfully hone every character quirk they can get their hands on. As for Scarlett, well she can’t do any wrong. The only bad thing I have to say about this movie is its ending. Does every movie have to end so...what's the word...Hollywood? Well, considering this I guess the answer Yes. The ending was just sad and tragic of a resolution that simply resembles every other film at your local multiplex.
So, if you like acoustic guitar-driven soundtracks, the talent that is Johansson, the Quaid/Grace combination, and a foundation of honesty and comedy, you’ll certainly find "Company,” with this delightful film....Fuck I’m starting to sound like Gene Shalit.
Director: Paul Weitz
Writer: Paul Weitz
Review Date: 01/09/05
Written By: suj
Rating: 7/10
THE PLOT:
For 25 years, Dan Foreman (Dennis Quaid) has been a leading ad sales representative for a popular sports magazine. When the company is taken over by a colder, greedier mega corporation, Dan finds himself working for 26-year-old Carter (Topher Grace), with his job on the line. Complications arise when Carter secretly starts a relationship with Dan’s daughter, Alex (Scarlett Johansson) which pushes Dan to his outer limits on just how much humiliation he can take.
THE REVIEW:
Who would have thought that the brain child behind 'American Pie' could dish out a film that its overly entertaining and has no lude, crude, pie fucking gestures to show for itself. Though, Paul Weitz previously strayed from the teen movies before by giving audiences a taste of his talent in 2002's 'About a Boy'. Now for Weitz' latest effort, In Good Company, he's established a top-notch cast all giving off enjoyable performances thanks to a story that bodes well for at least its 1st and 2nd acts.
For the most part “In Good Company,” surprises with its truthful depiction of the panicky horror that comes along with corporate restructuring. Though I've never actually had a job, I would imagine this is what it would be like if my company were in this situation. Writer/director Paul Weitz demonstrates to us keen film goers a superb balance between the terrors of the real world and the warm suburban comedy. He enables us viewers to feel the sweat and panic as Dan’s career is suddenly up for grabs, as well as the anxious need and ambition to impress that flows through Carter. The film appears effortless and is often downright delightful as these two people blend in this new, awkward workplace arrangement. The actors who play these stressful characters do their stuff and shine in every aspect of what the roles call for. Topher Grace and Dennis Quaid do their best and skillfully hone every character quirk they can get their hands on. As for Scarlett, well she can’t do any wrong. The only bad thing I have to say about this movie is its ending. Does every movie have to end so...what's the word...Hollywood? Well, considering this I guess the answer Yes. The ending was just sad and tragic of a resolution that simply resembles every other film at your local multiplex.
So, if you like acoustic guitar-driven soundtracks, the talent that is Johansson, the Quaid/Grace combination, and a foundation of honesty and comedy, you’ll certainly find "Company,” with this delightful film....Fuck I’m starting to sound like Gene Shalit.
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