The Promotion [IT]

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Release Date: June 6, 2008 (NY, LA)
Studio: Dimension Films (The Weinstein Company)
Director: Steve Conrad
Screenwriter: Steve Conrad
Starring: Seann William Scott, John C. Reilly, Jenna Fischer, Lili Taylor, Fred Armisen, Gil Bellows, Bobby Cannavale, Rick Gonzalez, Chris Conrad
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: R (for language including sexual references, and some drug use)
Official Website: ThePromotion-movie.com
Plot Summary: Oscar-nominated actor, John C. Reilly ("Chicago," "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby") and Seann William Scott ("American Pie") lend their deft comedic touch to the story of two mid-level Chicago supermarket employees – Doug and Richard, a dubious new guy from Canada - who compete ruthlessly for a coveted managerial post at a new store location. Doug and Richard could not be more different, but going head-to-head in a contest of wits and will reveals how they have more in common than they once suspected. The duo battle toward a hilarious final showdown that will leave you guessing until the very end. The film is the directorial debut of Steve Conrad, the writer of the "The Pursuit of Happyness."

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: 47%

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: $362,531

Dakstang

WC's Resident Redneck

A comedy about retail should be good.

Jayman

Super Moderator

I agree Dak, but I don't think this will be that great.

I would love to see a comedy about retail, just like they did with "Waiting" and the restaurant business.

Introduce us to a group of characters working in a retail shop (like Target, K-Mart, etc..) and take us through a day in the life of retail workers.

I worked at Meijer (large retailer ala Walmart) for years, and I could write a script about that in a day or two. So many funny stories could be told.

And now, here it is...your moment of Carlin (10/10/2008)


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