Fairly lame, and a sure sign that John Hughes, writer of such classics as Sixteen Candles (also directed), The Breakfast Club (directed), Pretty in Pink and Ferris Bueller's Day Off (directed), had lost his touch. Only positive is the stunning prese... (read more) Fairly lame, and a sure sign that John Hughes, writer of such classics as Sixteen Candles (also directed), The Breakfast Club (directed), Pretty in Pink and Ferris Bueller's Day Off (directed), had lost his touch. Only positive is the stunning presence of Jennifer Connelly, in one of her earliest roles.

One of the more obscure John Hughes movies, "Career Opportunities" caries all the usual great little moments that you would expect to find in a Hughes movie. Unfortunately the film wasn't directed by him. it was made by an unknown called Bryan Gordon... (read more) One of the more obscure John Hughes movies, "Career Opportunities" caries all the usual great little moments that you would expect to find in a Hughes movie. Unfortunately the film wasn't directed by him. it was made by an unknown called Bryan Gordon. Don't get me wrong, Gordon does a good job, but a few of the jokes are lost in the translation of the script. the story its self is a little forced and disjointed, but it most definitely packs the "feel good cheese" factor. Frank Whaley. An actor who never really got his break, but does a superb job of the lovable Jim Dodge. Jennifer Connely looks amazing all the way through, and not to sound shallow but generates most of the films appeal (check out the scene on the rocking horse!). Toped of with a quick cameo by the legend John candy, "Career Opportunities" isn't perfect, but if your a fan of John Hughes its certainly worth seeking out this rare gem.

Lame John Hughes written story starring the annoying Frank Whaley. Worth a watch (and more stars than it deserves) for seeing how beautiful Jennifer Connelly used to be when she wasn't too skinny.

Oh boy, this movie sucks but I enjoyed it a lot more than the Breakfast Club, so that is a plus.

"Career opportunities, the ones that never knock."

This film is lame. Full of tired and repetitive jokes and two god-awful performances from the two crooks. One interesting part of the film is how ironic it is that is shows Target treating its emplo... (read more) "Career opportunities, the ones that never knock."

This film is lame. Full of tired and repetitive jokes and two god-awful performances from the two crooks. One interesting part of the film is how ironic it is that is shows Target treating its employees horribly, since we all know stores such as Wal-Mart really do treat employees unethically. Still, I think Frank Whaley is the shit, and Jennifer Connelly is hot even though the film does its damnedest to make her unattractive with an awful wardrobe and drab location.