The Promotion

Name: The Promotion
Genre: Comedy
Released: June 6, 2008
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 51
Cast: Seann William Scott

2008

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THE PROMOTION

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Third Rail Releasing | Release Date: June 6, 2008

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 wits and will reveals how they have more in commonThe 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 wits 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

Director: Steve Conrad

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 86 min

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ReelViews - James Berardinelli

There are enough laughs to justify it being labeled as a comedy but a stronger storyline than one normally associates with this kind of film. It's an enjoyable diversion amidst the big guns of summer. Read full review

Philadelphia Inquirer - Steven Rea

It's totally down-to-earth, as real as a trip to the supermarket. Read full review

Village Voice - Scott Foundas

As to whether a smart comedy about work and family can itself succeed in a marketplace overrun by idiot farces about reluctant bridesmaids (male and female), shotgun Vegas weddings, and finding or losing Mr./Ms. Right . . . this remains to be seen. Read full review

New York Daily News - Elizabeth Weitzman

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. Read full review

Seattle Post-Intelligencer - Bill White

At its best, The Promotion offers a sympathetic view of ordinary people caught on the hamster wheel of corporate politics. Read full review

Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert

It's one of those off-balance movies that seems searching for the right tone. Read full review

New York Post - Lou Lumenick

Easily the worst movie I've seen so far this year. Read full review

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RyanM

Jul 5, 2009

This movie was surprisingly very enjoyable. The two main characters are so serious and driven about the promotion, but the joke is that it'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.

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MirandaN

Jul 15, 2008

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.

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xolve

Sep 13, 2014

This was an incredibly surprisingly good film - I say incredibly surprisingly, because there is a typical trope in american comedies - two guys competing for a role/job/something, escalation and friendly rivlary turns into fierce chaos.
This was not that kind of film, and that's what'sThis was an incredibly surprisingly good film - I say incredibly surprisingly, because there is a typical trope in american comedies - two guys competing for a role/job/something, escalation and friendly rivlary turns into fierce chaos.
This was not that kind of film, and that's what's wonderful about it - it's more inspired by "the pursuit of happyness" than other comedy films of it's ilk. In fact, it's not really correct to call it a comedy - but not drama either.
Instead, you get a nice snippet of two guy's lives, both of whom are essentially nice, have some conflict but ultimately are equally good people, and more or less stay that way. It was a pleasant surprise, and slightly heartfelt.… Expand

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JayH

Aug 27, 2008

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.

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GerardZ

Sep 13, 2008

Weak plot and moves very slow.. John Riley is a tremendous talent worthy of much better material.

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