When we first saw the preview of this movie, we thought we would like it and we did. The main plot was insightful about corporate downsizing and the effects that can have on people. But it has its funny moments, emotional times, and is just a darn good movie. Good performances by Dennis Quaid and Scarlett Johansson. She has such a unique voice. Roger Ebert says "... the movie is smart enough, the performances strong, and the subplots involving Johansson and Paymer have their moments." There are some adult themes, but nothing objectionable. Recommended for either big screen or rental when it comes out.
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Storyline From Yahoo: Dan Foreman (Dennis Quaid) is headed for a shakeup. He is demoted from head of ad sales for a major magazine when the company he works for is acquired in a corporate takeover. His new boss, Carter Duryea (played by Topher Grace) is half his age--a business school prodigy who preaches corporate synergy. While Dan develops clients through handshake deals and relationships, Carter cross-promotes the magazine with the cell phone division and "Krispity Krunch," an indeterminate snack food under the same corporate umbrella. Both men are going through turmoil at home. Dan has two daughters--Alex, age 18, and Jana, age 16--and is shocked when his wife tells him she's pregnant with a new child. Between college tuition, the mortgage and a new baby, Dan can't afford to lose his job in the wave of corporate layoffs. Carter, in the meanwhile, is dumped by his wife of seven months just as he gets his promotion. Dan and Carter's uneasy friendship is thrown into jeopardy when Carter falls for, and begins an affair with, Dan's daughter Alex (Scarlett Johansson).
Ratings: Critics B Users B
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