Office Space (1999)

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• John M

  
  Ron Livingston became my hero in this movie. One of the most funny movies out there. No one sees this and doesnt die of laughter. The corporate world just right. Got that TPS report for me right now?

• Bob S

  
  Stick to Dilbert. OK the "Flair" stuff was funny.

• Phil H

  
  Utterly brilliant satirical comedy based around your typical everyday office job or more specifically IT office job. After seeing this again after a very long time the first thing that sprung to mind was I wonder if Ricky Gervais got the idea for his satirical series from this? You… More
  Utterly brilliant satirical comedy based around your typical everyday office job or more specifically IT office job. After seeing this again after a very long time the first thing that sprung to mind was I wonder if Ricky Gervais got the idea for his satirical series from this? You can certainly see similarities, the main one being the office boss 'Lumbergh' who although played excellently by Cole with high levels of smarm and slime is in a way close to 'Michael Scott' or 'David Brent' albeit a slightly more clever version. This film also reminds me of 'Since You've Been Gone' which was another excellent comedy with mainly unknowns from the Lookingglass theatrical company based in Chicago, both of these films seem to be in the same kind of satirical style. The film is chock full of so many fantastic performances you can see why this became a cult hit, Root as Milton is absolutely hilarious as the mumbling goggle eyed office worker who actually comes across as a chubby live action version of 'Beaker' from the Muppet's. Livingstone is the disgruntled worker who kinda cracks and just does what we all would love to do if we had the balls, Herman is great as he tries not to lose it whenever people comment on his name and John C. McGinley has one of his best roles here as a slimy corperate 'axeman' consultant weeding out the deadwood from the company. Everyone in this film does well including the small roles like 'Drew' the office worker who only pops up to make some crude visual jokes but its still so good. The scene where McGinley and his partner chat with Herman over his name being Michael Bolton and wether he is related to the famous Bolton or if he likes his songs is simply genius writing and acting, pure hilarity. If your an office worker you will be able to relate to this, on the other hand one reason why this is so good is because many can relate to this wether you work in and office or not. All the characters within the film have been brilliantly crafted from the type of folk you really do come across in this field of work, I'm sure everyone can see someone they know in this film.

• Sanjay R

  
  A great movie, very funny and relate-able. A man who defies the routine of life and gets in a bit of trouble for it. An all around enjoyable film.

• Lorenzo v

  
  <i>"The thing is, Bob, it's not that I'm lazy, it's that I just don't care."</i> Comedic tale of company workers who hate their jobs and decide to rebel against their greedy boss. <center><font size=+2 face="Century… More
  <i>"The thing is, Bob, it's not that I'm lazy, it's that I just don't care."</i> Comedic tale of company workers who hate their jobs and decide to rebel against their greedy boss. <center><font size=+2 face="Century Schoolbook"><b><u>REVIEW</u></b></font></center> Corporate techie Peter Gibbons (Ron Livingston) is just having one of those days ("The Mondays," one character describes). He works for a condescending boss (Gary Cole), and the company is in its early stages of downsizing the workforce (with the two "Bobs" John C. McGinley and Paul Willson coming in as consultants). But Peter's life changes after he undergoes hypnotherapy, and he adopts a lackadaisical approach to his boring job. And soon, with two others (David Herman, whose character has the misfortune of sharing the name Michael Bolton, and Ajay Naidu as Samir), he hatches a scheme to swindle funds from the company into three private accounts over the next two years. At the end of the 20th century, it's easy to see why "Office Space" would become a cult classic: work sucks; it's that easy. As a satire of the American workplace, circa 1999, the boredom and tediousness is captured and played to ridiculous heights. Directed by Mike Judge, who adapted it to the screen from his own animated short "Milton," "Office Space" is sure-fire comedy. The acting is OK, nothing really special, and Jennifer Aniston slides in as Peter's lovely girlfriend. Also look out for Diedrich Bader as Peter's beer-guzzling neighbor Lawrence (who Peter frequently talks to through the wall) and Stephen Root as the hapless, mumbling Milton.

• Brad W

  
  Office Space is a hilarious comedy that is hard to forget, and is definently worthy of the term "cult clasic." The story is slow at first, but t all lead to a fun and interesting story that many people can really relate to. The cast is great, these cast memebers are really… More
  Office Space is a hilarious comedy that is hard to forget, and is definently worthy of the term "cult clasic." The story is slow at first, but t all lead to a fun and interesting story that many people can really relate to. The cast is great, these cast memebers are really memorable and i wish i worked with these guys, they are truly one of a kind characters. On a scale from 1 to 10, i'd give it a 7, maybe other people find it the perfect comedy, but I just found it really funny, but there was only a great joke every 5 minutes or sometime about 10 minutes, I just was expecting a laugh a minute comedy. Office Space was great, it had the right story, right characters, and was hilarious, and even though it wasn't the perfect comedy, its definently worth watching and I really liked it.

• Shawn E

  
  This classic comedy about the tortures of work will make you laugh; a lot.

• Idrees K

  
  Funny and interesting analysis of our lifestyle. It's good but I feel like it slightly falls short of the jump to greatness.

• Dean !

  
  A very funny film about the daily grind working a boring office job. If you have ever worked in an office job, there will be plenty for you to find funny in this. It had a lot of recognisable faces in the cast and a surprise to see Jennifer Aniston in a small role. Glad I finally got… More
  A very funny film about the daily grind working a boring office job. If you have ever worked in an office job, there will be plenty for you to find funny in this. It had a lot of recognisable faces in the cast and a surprise to see Jennifer Aniston in a small role. Glad I finally got round to watching it. Only the TV series of The Office has similar humour to this.

• Jeff "

  
  Mike Judge is an incredibly talented director. His directorial efforts tend to borderline on the eccentric and the comical or both, which is terrific. Office Space for me is his best film. This film is a classic. The funny thing is, when I first saw it, I hated it. But the film grew… More
  Mike Judge is an incredibly talented director. His directorial efforts tend to borderline on the eccentric and the comical or both, which is terrific. Office Space for me is his best film. This film is a classic. The funny thing is, when I first saw it, I hated it. But the film grew on me and grew on me, and I learned to love it and I appreciated it's originality. The cast of talkented actors deliver on screen. The characters and the story is really something unique and quite fun once you understand the idea of the film. When I saw the first I was 13, and I didn't understand why a comedy about office work was funny. But viewing it at a much more mature age, I fully understand it. Office Space is a very enjoyable comedy with many memorable characters, Bill Lumburgh, Bob Slydell, Milton and Michael Bolton. Oddly enough, its main character, Peter Gibbons is not what I'd call I'd call the films biggest strength. I'd say characters such as Michael Bolton, Lumburgh and Milton make this film what it is. Mike Judge's script is very original, and filled with memorable dialogue. Mike Judge has the gift of creating something very funny out of something that normally wouldn't be funny. Office Space is proof of that. Who knew a comedy of the office could be this funny? Office Space is one of those comedies that remains funny after multiple viewings. Mike Judge has crafted a fine eccentric little comedy with wacky, memorable characters, and this film is just a fine addition to the comedy genre.

• Mister C

  
  Who would have thought that actor-producer-creator and director Mike Judge (of "Beavis and Butthead",and for the long-running animated television series "King of the Hill")crank out a movie based on the satire of the workplace that became one of the biggest hits of… More
  Who would have thought that actor-producer-creator and director Mike Judge (of "Beavis and Butthead",and for the long-running animated television series "King of the Hill")crank out a movie based on the satire of the workplace that became one of the biggest hits of the 1990's? It didn't do well when it came out in the theatres in 1999,but through the use of the internet and cable,it has become a cult classic. Believe me,how many times had you seen this movie and from there can quote classic lines like "I'm going to set the building on fire",or "Excuse me,I believe you have my stapler",or "I might be showing her my 'oh' face",or the beloved classic line "Somebody's got a case of the Mondays," And the hilarious scenes where they tear up the fax machine and other goodies. And the cast of characters that made this movie great...from Gary Cole as the sleazeball and major asshole of a manager from the depths of pure hell,to Deidrich Bader, Ajay Naidu, Jennifer Aniston,Ron Livingston,David Herman, Alexandra Wentworth,and Orlando Jones. This was a movie that was for anyone whoever work in an office complex and deal with characters that were incompetent(management)on a daily basis. A Must See!!!

• Conner R

  
  I seem to forget every few years just how good Office Space really is. Not only that, but nearly all of the comedy still works just as well (maybe even a little more considering the popularity of "The Office"). Mike Judge's completely depressing outlook on the average… More
  I seem to forget every few years just how good Office Space really is. Not only that, but nearly all of the comedy still works just as well (maybe even a little more considering the popularity of "The Office"). Mike Judge's completely depressing outlook on the average American workforce is ridiculously funny, but also manages to stay in reality. None of the characters are too overblown, just slight exaggerations of reality. Then there's all the great moments that never seem to lose their touch; including the fax machine destruction and the jump to conclusions game. While it's easy to sort've take this for granted and just pass it off as an overblown cult classic, this really does live up to any hype it has surrounding it. Office Space is one of the best examples of showing the lower aspects of life and making light of them.

• Michael E

  
  a hysterical dry humorous movie,with great humor and acting

• Alice S

  
  Damn it feels good to be a gangster.

• Spencer S

  
  A classic! Both hilarious and realistic, it's a treasure people. A treasure!

• Richard C

  
  really hilarious. possibly my favorite movie by mike judge. a really great movie. B+

• Film C

  
  not to sure why this movie is liked so much it wasnt really that funny, ok the idea and storyline was good and original but for a comedy it wasnt that funny, Stephen root played an introvert that just gets wallked all over and with the that and his annoying voice in the movie it was… More
  not to sure why this movie is liked so much it wasnt really that funny, ok the idea and storyline was good and original but for a comedy it wasnt that funny, Stephen root played an introvert that just gets wallked all over and with the that and his annoying voice in the movie it was really annoying and making the movie a lot worse as well!! its not a very enjoyable movie but clearly a lot of people like it not to sure why though!!

• Dan S

  
  A cult classic. Loved this all the way through, up there with my favorite comedies. An unbeatable satire on the subject of cubical hell and how one man breaks free and blossoms unexpectedly. Mike Judge simply nails everything completely, creating two extremely memorable characters in… More
  A cult classic. Loved this all the way through, up there with my favorite comedies. An unbeatable satire on the subject of cubical hell and how one man breaks free and blossoms unexpectedly. Mike Judge simply nails everything completely, creating two extremely memorable characters in Lumbergh and Milton, and one heck of a smart ending. Just a great, great comedy.

• Al S

  
  A smart, savage and original comedy. An outragious, gut-busting and flat-out funny movie from start to finish. A sharp, well-written and clever movie. A wildly hilarious flick that is so much fun to watch even right after its just as fun. Ron Livingston, Ajay Naidu and David Herman… More
  A smart, savage and original comedy. An outragious, gut-busting and flat-out funny movie from start to finish. A sharp, well-written and clever movie. A wildly hilarious flick that is so much fun to watch even right after its just as fun. Ron Livingston, Ajay Naidu and David Herman are outragiously wonderful together, brining great chemistry and laughs

• Anthony L

  
  This is a great comedy, made well before 'The Office' and much funnier!

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