Employee of the Month
Lionsgate | Release Date: October 6, 2006
5.1
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Mixed or average reviews based on 69 Ratings
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10
WeKnowFilmsJun 4, 2011
This movie is hilarious, and has a real pull on you that makes you want to see more! There is a few loopholes, but if you can see past them, have fun and relax, you will be on the edge of your seat wondering who is too be crowned the ''This movie is hilarious, and has a real pull on you that makes you want to see more! There is a few loopholes, but if you can see past them, have fun and relax, you will be on the edge of your seat wondering who is too be crowned the '' Employee of the Month ''… Expand
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kingshahidDec 15, 2011
I'm not sure where the comedy was since its the genre I found this movie in. Expecting to laugh I was led into a drama of a movie that didn't make any sense. The story seemed to have had good points but overall the movie didn't pieceI'm not sure where the comedy was since its the genre I found this movie in. Expecting to laugh I was led into a drama of a movie that didn't make any sense. The story seemed to have had good points but overall the movie didn't piece together. Let alone, the genre and the description of the movie was not fitting - seemed very unorganized and lacking creativity.… Expand
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DanD.Nov 10, 2006
As a HUGE fan of Dane Cook, and a 14 year employee of Costco (they used one of our stores to film in)- I had really high hopes for this film. As soon as I heard about it, I was craving Costco meets CLERKS, but alas it came nowhere close. As a HUGE fan of Dane Cook, and a 14 year employee of Costco (they used one of our stores to film in)- I had really high hopes for this film. As soon as I heard about it, I was craving Costco meets CLERKS, but alas it came nowhere close. First off, it had very few similarities with Costco or any retailer I've been in- it was a goofy store, and the employees were totally unrealistic. You could tell that none of the actors or crew had ever worked in retail, let alone for a warehouse club. Secondly, Dane Cook may not be leading man material, I hate to say. His stand up is unbeatable, but his roles so far, have been too tame, and don't have the taste of his acts. I'm not sure what would be his type of role, but... Thirdly... Jessica, Jessica, Jessica. Well... she looked good on the posters. Nuff' said.… Expand
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donbearOct 30, 2006
Not the worst, but certainly not the greatest film I've ever seen. Bit of a lame story but in a lot of places it was fun to watch, especially Andy Dick. Simpson is pretty nice to look at and I'm sure she's got a lot of talent Not the worst, but certainly not the greatest film I've ever seen. Bit of a lame story but in a lot of places it was fun to watch, especially Andy Dick. Simpson is pretty nice to look at and I'm sure she's got a lot of talent in other areas. However, acting right now really isn't one of them. I hope she'll improve and get serious and allow herself to shine in much better offerings. But you know how people love to hate some of the actors out there so she may not even get the chance. Over all the movie was okay. Could have been better. Not a total waste of the admission price.… Expand
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10
GreggOct 10, 2006
One of the best movies I've ever seen. How could you not like it? Jessica Simpson was hilarious!
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ErikHOct 5, 2006
Bad concept, worse movie.
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WalkerOct 6, 2006
Went to a Dane Cook movie, and only found Dax Sheppard funny. Overall, unless he gets involved with the creative process, he will end up not making the crossover to movies.
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[Anonymous]Oct 6, 2006
One of the Worst Movies Ever Made. Dane Cook enters a new level of bad, stupid, immature, dull, and repetitive comedy while annoying dumb blond Rookie Jessica Simpson makes us all have to decide between throwing up and falling asleep.
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NickM.Oct 6, 2006
I want my money back. ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE.
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TimmyTOct 7, 2006
I've had toenail fungus that was more fun to watch progress,
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JonB.Oct 7, 2006
Funny like a stroke.
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5
ERICAJ.Jan 16, 2007
Since when do people work 30 days in a row? Aside from the obvious uncomprehensive elements of this movie, there are aspects that make it entertaining. I would not suggest for anybody who wants to watch a good movie, but if your into Since when do people work 30 days in a row? Aside from the obvious uncomprehensive elements of this movie, there are aspects that make it entertaining. I would not suggest for anybody who wants to watch a good movie, but if your into something that you know will be stupid yet still have some funny parts, this is it. Cook is worth the watch and even Simpson wasn't that awful.… Expand
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DanielW.Feb 11, 2008
I really like this movie. It's a nice lighthearted comedy that reminded me of the kind of comedies they used to make back in the 80's. The whole cast was fun to watch, especially Dax Shepard. I would like to see them make a squel I really like this movie. It's a nice lighthearted comedy that reminded me of the kind of comedies they used to make back in the 80's. The whole cast was fun to watch, especially Dax Shepard. I would like to see them make a squel to it, maybe Employee of the Year?… Expand
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MarkB.Nov 14, 2006
Lionsgate Films is definitely falling into some familiar patterns. Every spring they give us a soap opera/ melodrama/ comedy/ drag show from quintuple-hyphenate Tyler Perry, every late October they bring us a Saw sequel, and every early Lionsgate Films is definitely falling into some familiar patterns. Every spring they give us a soap opera/ melodrama/ comedy/ drag show from quintuple-hyphenate Tyler Perry, every late October they bring us a Saw sequel, and every early October we get a working-stiff slob comedy with aspirations (or pretensions) to social satire. Last year's entry, Waiting... revealed the untold story of what those Applebees and TGIF waiters are putting in your food when you're not looking; it was surprisingly quite consistently funny and even occasionally thought-provoking. This year's would-be equivalent, Employee of the Month, dealing with the cashiers, salespeople and other clockpunching personnel at a Costco-type warehouse market, is less accomplished, but it'll do. It chronicles the rivalry between two Super Club employees for the titular title: snooty preppie Vince (Dax Sheppard) has won it for 17 consecutive months, and an 18th win would get him a beautiful new car...but slacker Zack (Dane Cook) suddenly decides he wants the honor because a comely new hire (Jessica Simpson) will supposedly only sleep with EOTM winners. (Of course, some may very understandably ask the question of why, since Vince has worked so long and so hard to get the car, shouldn't he rightfully go all the way and why shouldn't we root for him to do it, regardless of his personality flaws? Relax...the movie DOES address this issue, although none too convincingly.) The movie itself appears to be in some kind of competition with 2004's Dodgeball: A True Underdog story to see which of the two can cram in the greatest number of puns and double entendres involving some form, derivative or compound of the word "balls", but the moviemakers DO deserve credit for loading the last half hour with more plot twists, climaxes and reversals than you'd get from an average suspense thriller. Some of the performances help, too: Cook is a generic comic leading man in the Tim Matheson mold, but Sheppard's effete superciliousness frequently reminded me of how boring the TV game show Hollywood Squares got after they fired Paul Lynde. And I never thought I'd be making this statement with a straight face, but here it is: Jessica Simpson is even better here than she was in Dukes of Hazzard! ((She admittedly doesn't do much more than smile pretty for the camera, but that goes a long way in smoothing over her character's apparent contradictions.) And even though Employee of the Month ultimately scores more points on the silly side of the board than the funny one, I must admit, having never worked in a big box store (or ANY convenience store or supermarket) that I learned quite a bit. F'rinstance, I never quite realized that the working relationship between a cashier and his box boy roughly parallels that of Luke Skywalker and R2D2!… Expand
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TimA.Nov 27, 2006
It was a pretty good movie. I saw it just after it came out in Theaters, and in some parts I laughed until I cried and others could make a dog laugh. It was a great movie and I would pay to see it again.
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DavisR.Oct 13, 2006
Dane Cook should have stopped while he was ahead. This movie shows that without the screaming, jumping around and mugging for the camera, he is nothing but a washed-up near-forty year old puppet controlled by Rupert Murdoch. Jessica Simpson Dane Cook should have stopped while he was ahead. This movie shows that without the screaming, jumping around and mugging for the camera, he is nothing but a washed-up near-forty year old puppet controlled by Rupert Murdoch. Jessica Simpson shines when sharing screen time with him.… Expand
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BillC.Oct 16, 2006
To read some of these "0" reviews, I wonder what they expected? This makes as much sense as the 40 Yr. Old Virgin and is just as funny, maybe more so. It's not Ben Hur, just sit back and enjoy the ride.
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ChristopherW.Apr 11, 2007
I wouldn't even call the cardboard characters in this trainwreck one dimensional. They are more like quarter dimensional. Dane Cook once again demonstrates his ineffable ability to be fully irrelevant, uncharismatic, and grossly I wouldn't even call the cardboard characters in this trainwreck one dimensional. They are more like quarter dimensional. Dane Cook once again demonstrates his ineffable ability to be fully irrelevant, uncharismatic, and grossly overrated. None of the performances register even a tiny nanosecond blip on the radar screen of memory. Uggg! Oh, and did I mention how not funny this movie is? Ok, here goes....It's not funny!… Expand
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TheQuietGamerNov 16, 2013
It really is hilarious. Dane Cook and Dax Shepard make perfectly comedic rivals here. It's a constant laugh riot with a cast of hilariously bizarre characters. It's got kind of a predictable plot line about a guy trying to impress a girl, andIt really is hilarious. Dane Cook and Dax Shepard make perfectly comedic rivals here. It's a constant laugh riot with a cast of hilariously bizarre characters. It's got kind of a predictable plot line about a guy trying to impress a girl, and that leads to some predictable moments, but that doesn't make this movie any less-funny. So if you're looking for some laughs then this is a movie you should check out.… Expand
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MsMiaJun 4, 2011
The movie makes you want to smile, and what is wrong with that?! I will tell you.....NOTHING! This movie is fun and happy, it is amazing to be honest and I really want to watch it again....So I am going to go do that!!
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MovieMadnessJun 4, 2011
J. Simpson is brilliant. D.Shepard is a real star and the rest do follow, you get a few laughs and a few twists and turns, this movie does have the potential to be a real family favorite and really make a name for itself, and that starts hereJ. Simpson is brilliant. D.Shepard is a real star and the rest do follow, you get a few laughs and a few twists and turns, this movie does have the potential to be a real family favorite and really make a name for itself, and that starts here on MetaCritic! The movie is good and you really do have fun watching it!… Expand
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cameronmorewoodNov 15, 2012
It's completely insufferable and almost deliberately unfunny.
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3
diogomendesNov 30, 2014
"Employee of the Month" is a comedy movie that can be both tediously unfunny and badly directed. Can't believe I actually watched this in my English class. I'd rather study than watch this piece of crap.
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MasterRileyMar 22, 2017
Employee of the Month can be a hilarious movie depending on your preference of comedy. It has a surprisingly unique premise for a movie and a fun cast of characters that makes the movie entertaining to watch with a group of friends or just ifEmployee of the Month can be a hilarious movie depending on your preference of comedy. It has a surprisingly unique premise for a movie and a fun cast of characters that makes the movie entertaining to watch with a group of friends or just if you're looking for a good time.… Expand
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