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In Good Company
2004 110 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.8
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Paul Weitz
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Description
Dan Foreman is a seasoned advertisement sales executive at a high-ranking publication when a corporate takeover results in him being placed under naive supervisor Carter Duryea, who is half his age. Matters are made worse when Dan's new supervisor becomes romantically involved with his daughter an 18 year-old college student Alex.
US Gross:
$45.81M
Worldwide:
$61.31M
Starring
Dennis Quaid
Actor
Topher Grace
Actor
Scarlett Johansson
Actor
Awards
Berlin International Film Festival 2005
— Golden Bear
Key opinion
In Good Company is generally viewed as a grounded, thoughtful workplace drama that succeeds due to the strong chemistry between its leads. While some viewers feel the film fails to fully exploit its satirical potential or corporate themes, most appreciate its move away from generic Hollywood spectacle in favor of a realistic, character-driven story.
| Acting | Dennis Quaid and Topher Grace anchor the film with a compelling and believable rapport that drives the narrative. | |
| Ending | The film effectively rejects conventional Hollywood fairy-tale tropes, opting for a more grounded and subverted conclusion. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay offers a realistic and relatable depiction of corporate dynamics and middle-class life, though it occasionally lacks sharp, biting satire. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing balances contemplative character moments with ease, though some find it lacks the high-stakes intensity of a traditional comedy or drama. |