Two assistant managers of a corporate grocery store vie for a coveted promotion.
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Steve Conrad (as Steven Conrad)Writer:
Steve Conrad (as Steven Conrad)
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At 33, Doug Stauber is ready for a promotion. He's married, wants to buy a house, and is assistant manager at a Chicago supermarket that's building a new store in his neighborhood. His boss tells him he's a shoo-in to manage the new store, then, a rival appears - Richard Wehlner, transferred from Canada. Richard has a deeper resume than Doug, is really nice, has a wife and daughter, and wants the promotion to manager too. How should Doug behave toward Richard - as a friend, a colleague, a competitor, or an enemy? Richard, it seems, has demons and a past, but with the help of motivational tapes, he's resolved to succeed. Corporate and personal tests await the two men. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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Two guys. One job. No rules.Genres:
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Rated R for language including sexual references, and some drug use | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
13 June 2008 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Quebec See more »Box Office
Budget:
$8,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$30,493 (USA) (6 June 2008)Gross:
$406,252 (USA) (11 July 2008)Company Credits
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Lori Wehlner: You, you just... you said, 'blapples', hon. It was weird.
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Though Donnie Wahls (Nathan Geist) is referred to as a bit too "junior" in the film, in actuality Geist had to pluck gray hairs before each day of filming during production. See more »Goofs
Richard Welhner is from Québec, and his car has Québec plates, but vehicles from this province only have license plates on the rear of the vehicle, not on the front. See more »Quotes
Richard: You hear that guy? 'Where'd you get this fucker?' Maybe I don't belong here. Maybe he's right.Lori Wehlner: You, you just... you said, 'blapples', hon. It was weird.
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Written by Adam Olenius
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Some comedies make you laugh out loud, but this one makes you smile inside.
A languid tale of competition and two guys just trying to get bye in the world, both afraid of failure and willing to hurt the other to make it but each wrapped up in tragedy and common decency.
It will come as a surprise to many that Seann William Scott can actually act and he has real if understated presence in this.
John C Reilly is his usual excellent self but it is the tale that is the real star.
It is easy to make a comedy based on physical slapstick or outrageous language and acts. This one relies on a script and rhythmn and a gentleness of heart.
Without ever threatening to split one's sides, it is a nice film and well worth a watch.