A not-so-critical perspective on Office Space
Joanna very delicately makes her feelings known
This film, something of a cult classic, did wonderful things for all involved, including Jen, who was cast in The Good Girl largely based on the shades of dark that she showed here. It follows Peter Gibbons (Ron Livingston) through the mundane hell that his work life has become. Small errors become Major Issues in the land of cubicles, and his slimy boss Lumbergh certainly isn’t making things easier. His personal life is stuck in a rut, as well; he lusts after Joanna (Jen), a beautiful waitress at Tchotchke’s, but goes home every night to Ann, his cold fish of a girlfriend.
One day, he attends an occupational hypnotherapy class to reduce his stress, and upon the therapist’s sudden death, Peter never emerges from the trance. He blows off work responsibility, and the new consultants view this as a sign of radical genius and upper management potential. Having broken up with Ann, he asks Joanna out, and discovers her own work-related angst; her boss continually badgers her to add more “flair” to her uniform. Hilarity ensues as the consequences of Peter’s newfound power unfold. If you have not yet seen this film, you absolutely must, or at the very least, click here to see it reenacted in 30 seconds by bunnies!
Office Space, Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston, cult classics
May 1st, 2007 at 10:55 pm
This is one of my favorite Jennifer movies.It is so funny and is sums up what/how we all feel about our jobs at some time.Loved her response to the correct number of pieces of “flair”.I have this in my collection- a true cult classic.Timeless…
May 2nd, 2007 at 9:21 pm
Ah, my love for that movie goes deep. Milton is SO the love of my life, haha. “I believe you stole my stapler…”
December 9th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
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