Review of In the Company of Men (1995) by Nick C — 19 Mar 2012
A brilliant social commentary on men from their jobs and roles to their romances and the grudges that stem from their take on the female sex, In the Company of Men does an excellent job balancing harsh comedy with the necessary drama in this bold statement of a film.
This film masterfully captures two sides of the spectrum. On one is Chad; loyalty-less, brash, two-faced and full of quips and snide remarks, who seems to have a near obsession with the idea of giving an innocent woman the heartbreak her sex deserves.
On the other is Howard, a man of higher rank in the company, yet undeniably poignant in appearing and behavior, a man who has recently had his heartbroken and simply tags along with Chad's dastardly ideas.
The film plays out steadily and slowly the audience is forced to make a choice. Is Chad's plan of revenge still cruelly humorous or does it speak a horrible truth about men in that it's not enough to one-up someone, rather that person needs to be taught a lesson? Ultimately, In the Company of Men takes a look at not only how men act with men, but how they act when other men aren't around and speaks the tough, but undeniable truth of what kid of men prevails in today's world of business and romance.
Aaron Eckhart is heinously relentless and started his career of with a bang.
This review of In the Company of Men (1995) was written by Nick C on 19 Mar 2012.
In the Company of Men has generally received very positive reviews.
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