In the Company of Men

Name: In the Company of Men
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: August 1, 1997
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 81
Cast: Aaron Eckhart, Matt Malloy, Stacy Edwards

1997

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Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: August 1, 1997 | R

Starring: Aaron Eckhart, Matt Malloy, Stacy Edwards

Summary: A psychological love triangle set within 90's corporate culture. (Sony Picture Classics)

Director: Neil LaBute

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 97 min

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Stunning, unsettling, beautifully written drama. Read full review

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Roger Ebert

What is remarkable is how realistic the story is. Read full review

Desson Thomson

This is a fully realized movie, whose intelligence -- despite its grim findings -- dwarfs any Hollywood production. Read full review

Jeff Giles

A brutal black comedy. It asks real questions and takes real chances. Read full review

Dennis Harvey

Pics greatest achievement is its sharply poignant dialogue which, despite the horrible consequences of the contest it describes, is also darkly amusing. Read full review

Mike Clark

A provocative dissection of human dynamics. Read full review

G. Allen Johnson

An independent film so enamored of itself it refuses to have any fun. Read full review

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BKM

Apr 3, 2012

For all of the talk about its examination of sexual politics and male cruelty, In the Comany of Men is really a study of the malice of people; men and women alike. Eckhart's ruthless white collar misanthrope may be without remorse and go unpunished, but what's most unsettling about thisFor all of the talk about its examination of sexual politics and male cruelty, In the Comany of Men is really a study of the malice of people; men and women alike. Eckhart's ruthless white collar misanthrope may be without remorse and go unpunished, but what's most unsettling about this movie is how even the victims of his manipulation are not completely without fault either. This is truly a nasty film that looks into the depths of the human soul and finds nothing worth rooting for.… Expand

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Clyde

Jul 20, 2006

An excellent storyline with a sophmoric script and poor execution by the director. Poorly cast as well, younger protagonists would have been more believable. Not recommeded.

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