The Promotion
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Metascore
51 out of 100

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6.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

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  • Starring: Seann William Scott
  • Summary: The Promotion is the story of two mid-level Chicago supermarket employees – Doug and Richard, a dubious new guy from Canada - who compete ruthlessly for a coveted managerial post at a new store location. Doug and Richard could not be more different, but going head-to-head in a contest of wiwits and will reveals how they have more in common than they once suspected. The duo battle toward a hilarious final showdown that will leave you guessing until the very end. (The Weinstein Company)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
  1. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Rene Rodriguez
    75
    The film's refusal to take its characters anything less than seriously makes it cut deeper than a Will Ferrell lampoon.
  2. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Steven Rea
    75
    It's totally down-to-earth, as real as a trip to the supermarket.
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Elizabeth Weitzman
    60
    There's still a lot to like here, but ultimately the movie reflects its hapless hero a little too well. While we're constantly rooting for it to succeed, the finish line seems forever out of reach.
  4. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    30
    One of the unfunniest comedies ever. Punch lines are lifeless. Characters are borderline catatonic. Running gags can't even walk.

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
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  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. RyanM
    10
    This movie was surprisingly very enjoyable. The two main characters are so serious and driven about the promotion, but the joke is that it�39;s a battle over a grocery position. Very well done, lots of clever subtlety. Makes me thankful I don't work in a grocery store.… Expand
  2. MirandaN
    8
    It cracked me up. Maybe I've just been in the corporate world for too long, but this movie was very funny. Some of the acting was a little stiff at first, but if you just sit back and enjoy it you'll get a lot of laughs.… Expand
  3. JayH
    6
    Very well written with solid performances from Seann William Scott and John C. Reilly. It is slow moving at times, but it is entertaining. Likable.
  4. GerardZ
    3
    Weak plot and moves very slow.. John Riley is a tremendous talent worthy of much better material.

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