Office Christmas Party

Paramount Pictures | Release Date: December 9, 2016

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TheWeeklySpoonDec 9, 2016

It’s that time of the year ladies and germs, where the Holiday movies come crashing in. However, this time we seem to be onto a winner…

2016 is winding down and we have had our fair share of ups and downs. So why not lift the spirit and jumpIt’s that time of the year ladies and germs, where the Holiday movies come crashing in. However, this time we seem to be onto a winner…

2016 is winding down and we have had our fair share of ups and downs. So why not lift the spirit and jump into some festive viewing. This time with the help from Josh Gordon and Will Speck’s ‘Office Christmas Party’.

Alright, I know… The title may seem rather off putting, but don’t take this lightly, this film right here is a top running contender to take out quite possibly ‘The Funniest movie of the year’.
That’s right you heard it. It is that damn good!

Centered around a tech company, this film could not get anymore 2016 if it tried. And man, will it make you depressed about your own lame upcoming Christmas party (better start sneaking that booze in). Featuring a stellar cast of Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston, T.J Miller, Olivia Munn and Kate McKinnon just to name a few this film is sure fire, or ‘Lit’ as 2016 has led us to believe.

McKinnon continues her onslaught of slaying in everything that she does and doesn’t look like she is about to slow down anytime soon. Her Comedy is fantastic and for any SNL lover out there, I can guarantee that it will leave you in stitches. T.J Miller (best known for his role in Silicon Valley) brings the heat as he works his magical improv into various scenes throughout, many which almost had me spitting out my Pepsi Max as I attempted to take a sip (Hey Pepsi, need a plug, brah?).

Without spoiling the films plot, it is pretty simple to guess. Yes it is centered around an Office Christmas party (go figure) but it is a delightful and hilarious film that should be added to any Christmas movie list you may have currently running.

Get off the couch, get out of the office, put down the eggnog and stop talking to your creepy cousin. Go see this film right now and join in on the quotes. This has to be the funniest film of the year.… Expand

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EludiumQ36Jun 17, 2017

How do you rate these types of romps? If they were entertaining, made you laugh/chuckle, then they succeeded. This type isn't about acting prowess and the such, it's about fun with a nut of a moral in there. And it's geared towards those thatHow do you rate these types of romps? If they were entertaining, made you laugh/chuckle, then they succeeded. This type isn't about acting prowess and the such, it's about fun with a nut of a moral in there. And it's geared towards those that prefer juvenile sex humor. It features an all-star cast of mostly B and C level celeb-actors, including the token SNL alumni that seem to be in all these films lately.… Expand

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RalfbergsApr 1, 2017

This was a really fun movie, especially if you like TJ Muller's jokes and all that. Even though it was not as fun as I expected and they did put too many good stuff in the trailer, I still found it quite good.

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Jess_HillDec 23, 2016

What a fun holiday delight this film is. The brilliant ensemble cast headed by Aniston, Munn, Bayer, Bateman and Miller, provide performances that are engaging and entertaining, within a storyline which provides many moments of hilarity. TheWhat a fun holiday delight this film is. The brilliant ensemble cast headed by Aniston, Munn, Bayer, Bateman and Miller, provide performances that are engaging and entertaining, within a storyline which provides many moments of hilarity. The script is excellent, and whilst it takes a little while to get moving, the momentum builds to a joyful conclusion that will have you laughing uproariously, and eminently quotable one liners which are set to become part of your lexicon from the moment you leave the theatre. Just what a Christmas movie should be. 8.99/10… Expand

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PipeCDec 16, 2016

A Dirty, Intrepid & Indecorous Gift For Us

Generically, major film studios follow a satisfactory pattern of releases with each of their films around year; depending on the genre, they serve certain periods (social, political, economic,A Dirty, Intrepid & Indecorous Gift For Us

Generically, major film studios follow a satisfactory pattern of releases with each of their films around year; depending on the genre, they serve certain periods (social, political, economic, holidays, etc) which coincide with the issues to be addressed in the movie, achieving a considerable increase reception and box office is concerned,—dollar bills to be more specific.— Valentine's day is full of insipid romantic movies, April and May share fantasy and action motion pictures, the fantastic summer is favorite season for dominant 'blockbusters', the month of July (4th) is useful for social and political film, autumn serves powerful dramas, October fills movie theaters with horror movies, and November and December (Christmas and New Year) is the perfect time for abominable familiar films.

In these agreeable seasons and within the genre, typical American parties are usually starting point to develop the plot of many films of this kind. This recurrent material applies in all situations, from wild college students—brotherhood—("Neighbors") to high school boys out of control ("Project X"), from fallacious husbands and boyfriends ("Hangover") to disoriented sisters ("Sisters"). Crazy American celebrations are almost a requirement in modern comedies. Around this matter, "Office Christmas Party" comes undone with a first-rate comedian cast, directors and writers specialized in this area and one holiday really unique. Insufficient Zenotek's branch in Chicago will convert into major Christmas' nightclub.

The president of an IT company—Carol Vanston (Jennifer Aniston)—decides to do a very large employment reductions and later closing Chicago's subsidiary down, nevertheless, there's one way to prevent this work tragedy. Her puerile half-brother —Clay (T.J. Miller),— Manager and Chief Technical Officer—Josh Parker (Jason Bateman),— and Engineer-leader of an innovative project around wireless fidelity—Tracey (Olivia Munn)—must incite to financial giant—Walter Davis (Courtney B. Vance)—to work with them. For this one, they decide to invite him to—previously cancelled—office Christmas party and so get to persuade him to accept. Nonetheless, and true to form, things get out of control and that objective and peaceful celebration will turn into a truly tremendous event of drugs, alcohol, and sex.

The script was conceived by six people—a very unusual number in this type of movies—: Justin Malen, Laura Solon, and Dan Mazer are responsible for creating the dialog of the characters while Jon Lucas, Scott Moore, and Timothy Dowling are who sketched the story in general. They employ modern technologies as the drive motor in the story, even so, setting cardinal purpose of Christmas aside. Something sad is that film's objective was achieve keeping the company on feet and not enjoy a traditional Christmas period, although, as I said, Christmas is a simple wrapping. The screenplay also presents a social and labor comment in the treatment of its characters, although the unreal plot doesn't fit into a sensible and realistic mind, it can design quite common roles in working life. With regard to lines of the dialog of the actors, you can see that they manage to generate—why not—guffaws with influence of pop culture, however, it does not armor itself from using the narrative comedian clichés of the genre. That imperfection in screenplay is fortuitously compensated with the real employees.

Watching the trailer and advertising for the film, what calls the most attention is imagine what the experienced cast can do with a magnificent plot. Most of them have already gained experience in this field—in acclaimed "SNL" or comedy movies,— which made the way more simple for the directors, who gave them free rein to extemporize, the result of this is the effective management and funny gags. Like all motion picture, some actors and actresses stand out more than others, such as Miller and McKinnon.

Although "Office Christmas Party" is not 'tour de force' within comical subgenre and as is periodic with this kind of film, exciting marketing sells a face entirely different from the real—do not bite off more than you can chew'—, it can be a refreshing and extremely entertaining option in volatile commercial cinema showtimes. Christmas tree has made a small and dirty gift in cinemas around the world, and even though it does not have a heart as tempting as its wrapping, this movie instinctively entertains you during its all 105 minutes—it deserves one award for being "the comedy film that manages to keep its enjoyable pace throughout its (extensive) duration"—.… Expand

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lumivixMar 31, 2019

I was very much expecting this to be an immature, juvenile, stupid film that I'd turn off after 30 minutes. I was very pleasantly surprised! The peak of the party does get kind of juvenile, but this is no fluff piece. It's a clever, wellI was very much expecting this to be an immature, juvenile, stupid film that I'd turn off after 30 minutes. I was very pleasantly surprised! The peak of the party does get kind of juvenile, but this is no fluff piece. It's a clever, well written, funny, entertaining film. All star cast and great performances. I'll definitely be re-watching this one in future. Glad I gave it a chance!… Expand

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AWESOM-0Jun 17, 2020

Big fan of Christmas movies and Jason Bateman. This movie is better than the reviews and it had its moments.

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