Watched Office Space for the first time ever tonight-it was really fun! Genuinely a funny comedy movie that definitely felt set in the 90s but not completely uncomfortably so. Great visual comedy and the comic beats in the script were pitch-perfect-the first ten minutes or so were a genuine masterclass in both visual comedy and laser-focused satirizing of cubicle hell. A very funny plot, witty satire, and pretty solid cinematography across the boards.
Characterization was not great across the boards, but I doubt anyone was watching this movie for a poignant character drama. The movie could've done something a little more interesting with Jennifer Aniston's character than just "Rachel from Friends", and Rob Livingston's lead character was likable enough at the beginning but I didn't feel much sympathy toward him by the end. Milton and his red stapler was my favorite arc, and overall I did like what the movie was trying to say about office work-it's pointless hell. Excellent work.
Characterization was not great across the boards, but I doubt anyone was watching this movie for a poignant character drama. The movie could've done something a little more interesting with Jennifer Aniston's character than just "Rachel from Friends", and Rob Livingston's lead character was likable enough at the beginning but I didn't feel much sympathy toward him by the end. Milton and his red stapler was my favorite arc, and overall I did like what the movie was trying to say about office work-it's pointless hell. Excellent work.