I’m not sure how many people have heard of this movie.
Sean William Scott and John C. Reilly. Who would have guessed? Chances are that you have probably seen the formula before, and by the formula I mean the story.
So, Sean William Scott plays Doug Staber, an assistant manager at Donaldson’s Grocery who is ready for a promotion. He is 33, married to Jenna Fischer (Pam from The Office), and ready to buy a house. There is a new store opening and Doug’s boss says that he is a shoe in for manager…but if that was true there wouldn’t be a movie or a need for John Reilly, who plays Richard Wehlner, a transfer from Canada who is married with a daughter, addicted to self motivation tapes, and formerly addicted to drugs.
Being that Richard Wehlner is from Canada, you can expect some good Canadian cracks, which there are many. They are quite funny. However, there are many more funny elements to this story. The Donaldson’s grocery staff, an unruly bunch of young Hispanic men, lazy security guards, and mentally challenged chronic masturbating bagboys make for some good scenes that most people could relate to, especially concerning the everyday monotony of working in a grocery store. You’ve also got a gang that hangs out in the parking lot, Donaldson’s corporate assholes, homo-erotic banjo playing, and Jason Bateman.
As I said before, you have probably, most definitely seen the plot before. These two guys compete with silly tactics for the same promotion, throwing each under the bus and showing mutual understanding of each other’s personal woes and problems whenever possible.
It wasn’t made to win an Oscar. Put simply, it is entertaining and will make you laugh. It is a light romp. It is a movie that you could watch on a Tuesday night or a Saturday afternoon. If you have seen Trust the Man or Run Fat Boy Run, then you might know what I’m talking about.
There are some memorable lines and many humorous scenes, so be sure to check this highly unnoticed movie out if you get the chance.
Plus, who gets the promotion?
“We’re all just out here trying to get some food… sometimes, we bump into each other.”
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