Jennifer Aniston, Steve Zahn, Margo Martindale

A traveling art saleswoman tries to shake off a flaky motel manager who falls for her and won't leave her alone.

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32% liked it

56,435 ratings

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45% liked it

91 critics

R, 1 hr. 33 min.

Directed by: Stephen Belber

Release Date: May 15, 2009

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DVD Release Date: September 29, 2009

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  • November 7, 2009
    The story is horrible and the characters are absurd. Its also a fucking snooze.
  • September 13, 2009
    [Steve Zahn] is the single biggest reason why Management is a delightfully screwball romantic comedy and not a crazed-stalker film.
  • August 27, 2009
    Silly, light, repeatable, happy: all the elements that make this yet another romantic comedy in the pile. There's nothing original or different about it, it begins slightly awkward and slow, the romance between the characters is somewhat unbelievable, the coincidences are too con...( read more)venient and it's overall a movie that unless you're a major fan of the kind, or just looking to kill time, you shouldn't watch it.
  • August 26, 2009
    "A touching comedy"

    A traveling art saleswoman tries to shake off a flaky motel manager who falls for her and won't leave her alone.

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    By no means will this be the most successful movie o...( read more)f any given time period, genre, or actor in it, but that has no bearing on the actual content of the film. Jennifer Aniston plays Sue, the equivalent of the modern "frigid bitch". So entrenched with her crappy job (a clever statement in and of itself; selling bland corporate art), she has completely forgotten to even search for happiness of fulfillment in her life. Through a business trip she meets an unlikely Steve Zahn, who's the night manager of his parents' motel. He's certainly a man-child at this point, and through awkward,an uncomfortable dialogue Aniston allows him to feel her butt. Although the action of the scene is seemingly sexual, the tone of it and of the film are completely emotional. What's essential to grasp the film is the sense of desperation these two have, and after each awkward and unsuccessful interaction there's a moment where they both pause, rethink the events, consider facing each other again, and give up only to immediately regret it. None of it's spoken (which may confuse some viewers), but it's what drives the romance throughout the film; the fact that, although Aniston's in no way in touch with her emotions and Zahn is not the brightest, there is something alluring there that keeps them in contact and changes them both.

    I think people sell its subtly short, but if you're willing to think for yourself, you may enjoy it. It has all the quirk and humor one expects from a good indie.
  • May 24, 2009
    This was an adorable movie. It seemed a little long, but it was funny and cute.
  • November 20, 2009
    A very slow com-rom movie. Not really much laugh but if you like romance then it's a good movie for that.
  • November 18, 2009
    Good movie, moves a little slow though. Comedy is a little weak. But, the movie makes sense.
  • November 17, 2009
    I liked this movie but I hated it as well
  • November 16, 2009
    This is a strange movie. Not what you would expect from a romantic comedy. The pacing is really slow. The pairing of Steve Zhan and Jennifer Anniston is odd, but it worked in this context. The main problem with this movie, is that it was trying too hard to be an indie type mo...( read more)vie. It is a little long, but it wasn't that bad.
  • November 13, 2009
    Cute but kind of dumb! It was an okay movie but nothing great!

Critic Reviews


July 10, 2009
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

You watch Management thinking of the comedy Aniston and Zahn could have made, and wishing you were watching that movie instead. full review

May 16, 2009
Nick Schager, Cinematical

The weirdness employed by Stephen Belber's amorous fairy tale is of a decidedly limp, half-hearted sort. full review

May 15, 2009
Pete Hammond, Hollywood.com

There isn't one thing in this movie that will help you remember anything about it ten minutes after leaving the theatre. full review

May 15, 2009
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

Management is ultimately undone by its own bland idiosyncrasies. It's nothing but a mismanaged opportunity. full review

May 15, 2009
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

Management is just an average movie, but Aniston's performance is a very lovely thing. full review

May 15, 2009
Edward Havens, FilmJerk.com

To be completely honest, I was ready to walk out of the new Jennifer Aniston movie "Management" after ten minutes. full review

May 14, 2009
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal

The plot is too sprawling for the structure. That's often the way with debut films: so many notions, so little time. full review

May 14, 2009
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Playwright Stephen Belber, in his directing debut, comes close to the sweet spot. He's not there yet. But he'll be worth watching next time. full review

May 14, 2009
Claudia Puig, USA Today

Though the flimsy romance follows a predictable path, Management has its whimsically offbeat moments, and Zahn is puppy-dog adorable. full review

May 14, 2009
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

A likably oddball romantic comedy about a traveling saleswoman and a motel night manager who won't leave her alone. full review

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