2008
R
Third Rail Releasing
1 h 26 m

2008
R
Third Rail Releasing
1 h 26 m

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 commo...

Comedy

Directed By: Steve Conrad

Written By: Steve Conrad

2008
R
Third Rail Releasing
1 h 26 m

2008
R
Third Rail Releasing
1 h 26 m

The Promotion

Name: The Promotion
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2008-06-06
Duration: 1 min 26 s
Rating: 51
Cast: Seann William Scott, John C. Reilly, Chris Conrad, Rick Gonzalez, Adrian Martinez

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 21 Critic Reviews

User Score Generally Favorable Based on 9 User Ratings

7.2

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Directed By: Steve Conrad

Written By: Steve Conrad

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Mixed or Average Based on 21 Critic Reviews

43% Positive
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Mixed or Average Based on 21 Critic Reviews

43% Positive
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14% Negative
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Miami Herald

The film's refusal to take its characters anything less than seriously makes it cut deeper than a Will Ferrell lampoon.

By Rene Rodriguez FULL REVIEW

ReelViews

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.

By James Berardinelli FULL REVIEW

Boston Globe

A good, occasionally insightful workplace comedy.

By Wesley Morris FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

As this sweet, ineffectual comedy follows two sad sacks competing for the job of manager at a new branch of a Chicago grocery chain, it pointedly avoids the raucous bad-boy clowning of the typical Everyguy farce. Think of it as a polite, tightly muzzled "Clerks."

By Stephen Holden FULL REVIEW

San Francisco Chronicle

Isn't quite as boring as it sounds, thanks to writer/director Steve Conrad's strong script and decent performances by John C. Reilly and Seann William Scott.

By Peter Hartlaub FULL REVIEW

Washington Post

You have to wonder whether writer and director Steve Conrad, who wrote the films "Wrestling Ernest Hemingway," "The Weather Man" and "The Pursuit of Happyness," had something more hefty in mind before Harvey and Bob Weinstein came aboard and marketed his movie as a laugh riot. Regardless, it's not the stuff of lighthearted summer comedy.

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New York Post

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

By Lou Lumenick FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 9 User Ratings

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Production Company Dimension Films

Release Date Jun 6, 2008

Duration 1 h 26 m

Rating R

Genres

Comedy

Tagline Two guys. One job. No rules.

The Promotion

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Seann William Scott

Doug Stauber

John C. Reilly

Richard Wehlner

Chris Conrad

Teddy Grahams

Rick Gonzalez

Ernesto

Adrian Martinez

Octavio

Maestro Harrell

First Kid in Parking Lot

Kris D. Lofton

Second Kid in Parking Lot

Jarreau Brown

Third Kid in Parking Lot

Edwin Walker

Fourth Kid in Parking Lot

Jamaal C. Adams

Fifth Kid in Parking Lot

Mario Larraza

Edgar

Geremy Webster

Breden

Tory O. Davis

Keith

Fred Armisen

Scott Fargas

Bobby Cannavale

Dr. Timms

Jenna Fischer

Jen Stauber

Richard Henzel

Motivational Speaker

Brian Gallivan

Banjo Player #1

Christian Stolte

Banjo Player #2

Lili Taylor

Lori Wehlner

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