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Comedy starring Dane Cook, Jessica Simpson, and Dax Shepard. Zack Bradley (Cook) and Vince Downey (Shepard) have been working at the cavernous Super Club for ten years and counting, but while the ambitious Vince has advanced to the position of head cashier and landed 17 consecutive 'E of M' awards, laid-back Zack is content to simply sit back and enjoy the company of his fellow box boys. Longtime rivals whose conflicting attitudes as to what constitutes success has led to more than a few conflicts, Vince and Zack find their bitter battle for Super Club supremacy coming to a head when attractive new employee Amy (Simpson) transfers over from another store.
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THIS DVD IS EX-DISPLAY - Good to Very Good Condition - BECOMING VERY COLLECTABLE NOW DAYS - HARD TO FIND - BX9 - Maybe A Few Very Fine Surface Marks Due To Cleaning - Tested - Plays Fine (The case may be slightly shop soiled but the disc has been kept in a plastic disc sleeve in a dry area). This dvd has been inspected & tested plays fine maybe a few fine surface marks.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Employee of the Month is a sports movie that involves almost no sports -- the simple tale of a man who must win a one-on-one competition in order to get the girl transposed into the unheroic world of discount outlet clerks. The nod to all those other sports movies is a few moments of softball. Given that this movie is by nature slighter than all of the films it is responding to, the story works extraordinarily well, and, although you know how it is intended to end, in the final minutes you will really be doubting.
The quirky take on the story line is supported by some beautifully quirky performances by the minor characters, especially the semi-bonkers granny who spurs protagonist Zack on to accomplishing the task he was really meant for.
I put off watching this film for several years simply because the premise sounded so small-scale and trivial, and the plot so formulaic. Somehow the writers, cast and directors conjure something quite different from what I expected. If you sketch the plot out it would seem to be completely standard fare: protagonist has to come back from a nearly lost position to draw level, but loses is nerve right before the final contest as he loses the girl, his friends and his reason for playing. Words from the wise granny rekindle the flame, the friends rally round him, and he makes it to the final. Actually, this completely belies what the film is about, with real emotional weight being attached to the symbolism of the cashier's lounge, the daily gold stars and the motivations of the minor characters.
When the climax comes -- and it is completely not what you're expecting -- it is a character you have more or less ignored who turns the story around.
I was expecting to give this two stars. Five instead. I shall be watching again.
The quirky take on the story line is supported by some beautifully quirky performances by the minor characters, especially the semi-bonkers granny who spurs protagonist Zack on to accomplishing the task he was really meant for.
I put off watching this film for several years simply because the premise sounded so small-scale and trivial, and the plot so formulaic. Somehow the writers, cast and directors conjure something quite different from what I expected. If you sketch the plot out it would seem to be completely standard fare: protagonist has to come back from a nearly lost position to draw level, but loses is nerve right before the final contest as he loses the girl, his friends and his reason for playing. Words from the wise granny rekindle the flame, the friends rally round him, and he makes it to the final. Actually, this completely belies what the film is about, with real emotional weight being attached to the symbolism of the cashier's lounge, the daily gold stars and the motivations of the minor characters.
When the climax comes -- and it is completely not what you're expecting -- it is a character you have more or less ignored who turns the story around.
I was expecting to give this two stars. Five instead. I shall be watching again.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Quatch
Format:DVD
I thought this film was great,the title and story don't sound very appealing but believe me it's well worth getting,although it has been described as a rom-com i didn't really see it like that although my other half also enjoyed it and she love's her rom-com's!.To me though the characters and the setting made this,there are scenes that i found hilarious,those with the optic's guy were very very funny,all of them brought something to their roles.Although different i found the film had a similar feel to "40 year old virgin" in the sense that the guy's all worked together and were buddies,you could watch this with a load of mates and it'd be a good laugh.The cast were well chosen,Simpson was more than a token "bimbo" and Dax Shepherd with his sidekick were great.The special feature's on the dvd are well worth a look.All in all very pleasantly surprised,go buy!.
By Lor
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Its something to pass time with definitly nothing very special. The acting was passable & the story was just ok as well...worth watching if ur really stuck 1 nyt
By Pen Name
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really good film, with such good actors. was a good prive, fast delivery and didnt have any scratches or anything on it.
By mark cato
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received the product very quickly through the post and are very happy with it and would like to send my thanks
By Matiec
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This film is amazing and I would tell everyone to buy this however with all movies it is your own opinion :)
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If you take Employee of the Month TOO seriously you won't get it. If you haven't worked with someone like Vince (Dax Shepherd) you might not get it. If you are a Vince, you REALLY will not get it.
Set in one of those bulk buy warehouse emporiums in the States (think Macro over here)it's the basic story of loafer Zack trying to get the Employee of the Month award so that he can go out with Jessica Simpson, the new cashier. Trouble lies with the fact he has to beat Vince who has won it every month and will stop at nothing to win the top prize for this month - a new car.
All good fun, Jessica Simpson actually turning in good performance and the two leads showing why they are always watchable.
A very very funny Blooper reel in the extras.
Well worth adding to your collection.
Set in one of those bulk buy warehouse emporiums in the States (think Macro over here)it's the basic story of loafer Zack trying to get the Employee of the Month award so that he can go out with Jessica Simpson, the new cashier. Trouble lies with the fact he has to beat Vince who has won it every month and will stop at nothing to win the top prize for this month - a new car.
All good fun, Jessica Simpson actually turning in good performance and the two leads showing why they are always watchable.
A very very funny Blooper reel in the extras.
Well worth adding to your collection.
By M. Carlton
Format:DVD
My 16 year old daughter loved this but older members of the family found the humour laboured and the whole thing a trifle dumb.
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