Office Space (1999)
Ajay Naidu, Alexandra Wentworth, David Herman
Peter Gibbons is computer programmer who at the ripe old age of 28 is having a mid-life crisis. Unable to endure another moment of the mind-numbing routine and petty annoyances that assault him day after day, Peter and some equally frustrated colleagues hatch a plot which could lead to a very lucrat... (read more) Peter Gibbons is computer programmer who at the ripe old age of 28 is having a mid-life crisis. Unable to endure another moment of the mind-numbing routine and petty annoyances that assault him day after day, Peter and some equally frustrated colleagues hatch a plot which could lead to a very lucrative and early retirement.
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R, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed by:
Mike Judge
Release Date: Feb 19, 1999
DVD Release Date: Aug 31, 1999
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Total genius. reminds me of the years I worked in an office. This movie is a total fantasy release.
A better-than-average comedy pushed into classic status for it's quotability.
One of my all time favorite comedies. If you work in an office, you'll be able to relate to different parts for sure.
The ultimate work sucks movie. Makes me laugh every time I watch it and always puts me in a better mood. So many one liners and the characters are all perfect. You can easily associate most of the characters in this movie with someone you work wit... (read more) The ultimate work sucks movie. Makes me laugh every time I watch it and always puts me in a better mood. So many one liners and the characters are all perfect. You can easily associate most of the characters in this movie with someone you work with.
Without this film, there would be "NO OFFICE." Mike Judge's greatest creative work is Office Space, not Beavis and Butthead or that awful King of the Hill.
Why this movie is funny--It's TRUE. You have to laugh at the antics of Peter and his pals try... (read more) Without this film, there would be "NO OFFICE." Mike Judge's greatest creative work is Office Space, not Beavis and Butthead or that awful King of the Hill.
Why this movie is funny--It's TRUE. You have to laugh at the antics of Peter and his pals trying to climb the corporate ladder. Gary Cole is the quintessential 'clueless' manager who cares very little about his staff. Various other corporate types (the office weirdo, the chirpy receptionist) round out a workplace most of us can relate to very easily.
My favorite characters, however, are THE BOBs...efficiency experts who are easily duped by Peter who 'doesn't care any more' and 'who reveals shocking truths about the corporate world."
Do not judge this film but the horrible spliced up mess they show on Comedy Channel every few months. You MUST see the uncut, video or dvd version to get the full effect.
Mike Judge flexed his comedic muscle in a movie that doesn't try too hard to be funny. Genuinely humorous dialogue and situations delivered flawlessly by an amazing cast make this worth watching repeatedly. Great for those whose jobs make them angr... (read more) Mike Judge flexed his comedic muscle in a movie that doesn't try too hard to be funny. Genuinely humorous dialogue and situations delivered flawlessly by an amazing cast make this worth watching repeatedly. Great for those whose jobs make them angry.
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Judge's sense of the ridiculous serves him well.full review
The movie's dialogue is smart. It doesn't just chug along making plot points.full review
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