Office Space

Name: Office Space
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Crime
Released: February 19, 1999
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 68
Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Ron Livingston

1999

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Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: February 19, 1999 | TV-MA

Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Ron Livingston

Summary: A comedy about the angst of suburban twenty-somethings in modern office life.

Director: Mike Judge

Genre(s): Comedy, Romance, Crime

Rating: TV-MA

Runtime: 89 min

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TNT RoughCut Graham Verdon

Observations on the modern office space are dead-on, and I dare you not to laugh out loud at a few of the sophomoric jokes!

Joe Leydon

Imagine a live-action version of the "Dilbert" comic strip with a touch of Hal Hartley's deadpan absurdism, and you're ready for the frequently uproarious "Office Space." Read full review

Ron Wells

For the most part, the film is brilliant. Read full review

Jami Bernard

Work was never funnier.

David Edelstein

It's on the verge of being really good...his narrative peters out without a decent payoff. It's a testament to the rage and anxieties that he has brilliantly tapped into that he can't get away with a subdued conflagration and a lame twist at the end. Read full review

Rick Groen

What began as discomfiting satire soon devolves into silly farce. By the time Friends star Jennifer Aniston pops up as a waitress-cum-love-interest (quite a stretch for her), it's a sure sign we're back within the smug confines of the Tinseltown formula flick. Read full review

Film.com Tom Keogh

The collapse of Office Space's second half is so egregious that one can't help but suspect Judge's Achilles heel may be his writing. It's not that he can't write -- it's just that his ideas tend to shine better within a pool of fellow scribes, as proven in his television career.

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DrBlahBlah

May 1, 2017

The Office before The Office, this is the best satire of working life ever made. Despite being almost 20 years old, it hasn't aged a day. Highly recommended.

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JoeyK.

Oct 1, 2006

I have never met a human being who did not find this movie hilarious. It's fantastic, and it's already a classic. Every reviewer whose score wasn't in the green is a moron. Comparing this movie to Bartleby the Scrivener is one of the most sickening, insulting things I have I have never met a human being who did not find this movie hilarious. It's fantastic, and it's already a classic. Every reviewer whose score wasn't in the green is a moron. Comparing this movie to Bartleby the Scrivener is one of the most sickening, insulting things I have ever heard in my life. And as a compliment, no less. Don't read these reviews, ask people, they will all tell you that this movie is an amazing comedy.… Expand

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Davel33123

Aug 7, 2021

What the hell is wrong with critics ! This is an absolute classic from back in the day that is still relevant as ever ! I read someone complaining about the writing in the second half ?!?!? Great movie great characters

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StevenF

Jun 12, 2013

Netflix bought this film to my attention, and I am now in debt to them, Office Space hits all the right notes by offering a hilarious yet realistic insight into the typical 9-5 job, through repetition. There is always that person in the job who takes it too seriously, the other one whoNetflix bought this film to my attention, and I am now in debt to them, Office Space hits all the right notes by offering a hilarious yet realistic insight into the typical 9-5 job, through repetition. There is always that person in the job who takes it too seriously, the other one who thinks they are the greatest thing to happen to the place since it began, and of course the ones that dream outside of the place everyday, the ones who simply don't want to be there.
Peter (Ron Livingstone) falls into the last category, a yes-man who often thinks up scenarios outside of his office cubicle, what if he won one million dollars, why does he continue to do as he is told?
When he agrees to a form of hypnotic therapy, a tragic mishap leaves him still in half-hypnosis, he sees a new outlook and a new found sense of calm, and the confidence to do what he has always wanted, nothing.
His honesty pays off to an extent, and the underlying message within the film shines through, not necessarily be honest down to the point of full admittance, but be who you should be, its a look at just how executive management can come with various scare tactics.
The highlights of the film are the repetitive devices used throughout the film, especially the role of vice-president Bill, played in excellent fashion by Gary Cole, or Milton, the mumbling employee, who is just hilarious to listen to at every turn, played by Stephen Root.
The messages ringing true are not to accept something menial if you believe it to be so. The genius of the film is its simple premise of disgruntled office workers, always wanting to establish themselves as something better, but the prospect of continuing money and a sense of security leaves many too comfortable and afraid of change, therefore accepting their position. Jennifer Aniston also stars as another bored employee, but of a restaurant that Peter and his friends often visit.
The slow pace of the film benefits greatly to the story and to develop characters that are reminiscent of real life situations and people. An underrated and brilliant comedy that is relatable and true, right down to the point where we all want to throw it in the bosses face.… Expand

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Tom_Supreme

Aug 5, 2022

This movie is and will always be a classic. The humour is sometimes a bit bland but that doesn't diminish the greatness of this film.

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Ralfbergs

Nov 19, 2016

Nice movie, now might be considered one of the cult movies - had many fun things in it and maybe if I would have watched it around beginning of noughties, I might enjoy it even more. Either way it was still enjoyable with plenty of classic scenes in it.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

KaptainHutchino

Dec 12, 2013

This film is stale and bland, which doesn't make it entertaining at all. The humor is dry, often making for boring moments. Half funny, at the best moments.

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