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Career Opportunities
1991 83 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.6
Romance, Comedy
Director: Bryan Gordon
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Description
Josie, the daughter of the town's wealthiest businessman, faces problems at home and wishes to leave town but is disoriented. Her decision is finalized after she falls asleep in a Target dressing room. She awakens to find herself locked in the store overnight with the janitor, Jim, the town "no hoper" and liar.
Budget:
$6M
US Gross:
$11.34M
Worldwide:
$11.34M
Starring
Frank Whaley
Actor
Jennifer Connelly
Actor
Dermot Mulroney
Actor
Key opinion
Career Opportunities is generally regarded as a weak, poorly plotted film that relies heavily on John Hughes' signature aesthetic. While Jennifer Connelly's performance is widely praised, the film suffers from an unlikable lead, disjointed storytelling, and an intrusive, poorly executed third act.
| Acting | Jennifer Connelly provides the film's only truly compelling and credible screen presence. | |
| Ending | The third-act introduction of incompetent robbers feels disjointed and actively undermines the film's tone. | |
| Screenplay | The plot relies on implausible coincidences and illogical character behaviors that weaken the narrative's credibility. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the chemistry between the leads are split; some find the duo charming and nostalgic, while others perceive a total lack of connection. | |
| Theme | The film's tone is divisive; viewers either embrace it as a sentimental, nostalgic "daydream" or reject it as an empty, poorly written farce. |