Review of Management (2009) by Michael B — 23 Feb 2010
If you can get over the original why the heck did she hook up with him in the first place awkwardness, it wasn't half bad. The acting is terrific (biased) and the comedy is memorable enough to keep you smiling through most of this romantic comedy.
The sensitivity and believability is somewhat lacking, but the awkward moments really carry this film. The difficulty in believability comes with Jennifer Aniston's character, she just can't quite sell the awkward lover role.
Sillly yes, emotional yes, sexy yes, but just not awkward. You have to suspend a lot of beliefs to come to the realization that she is choosing Steve Zahn, a quirky motel night manager over Woody Harrelson, a successful entrepeneur.
I think that is the point of the movie though not perfectly executed. Fred Ward seems out of place and Margo Martindale is type cast as the mother. All in all I enjoyed the movie and would recommend it to fans of either Steve Zahn or Jennifer Aniston, they won't be disappointed but they may be a little skeptical.
This review of Management (2009) was written by Michael B on 23 Feb 2010.
Management has generally received mixed reviews.
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