SnoReptilePlenty Memorable, crazy movie

Baseshment I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

Donald Seymour This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

Jakoba True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.

bowmanblue As I type this, I'm actually sitting in an office being paid to... well, NOT write film reviews (clue: my job involves spreadsheets - yawn). In fact, I've spent much of my adult life sitting in offices looking at spreadsheets while getting paid a bit, but actually trying to make my stay in my swivel chair a little more enjoyable than it actually is. In short... I can totally identify with the characters in the low budget adult comedy 'Office Space.'It predates Ricky Gervais' 'The Office' (or Steve Carrell's slightly later US version) and, although both TV shows expands on what it's like to sit in the same chair at the same boxed-in desk for most of your waking hours, 'Office Space' did it first. And it also did it in a more 'succinct' kind of manner. It didn't have multiple series to flesh out its characters, so, although we may get a few more stereotypes here, doesn't mean they're any the less able to be identified with.It's about... you guessed it - an office worker - just an ordinary guy at an ordinary desk in an ordinary workplace (that could have been filmed around my very person right now). The difference is, that, after years of towing the line and doing what he's told - no matter how unfair - he decides he's had enough. And, by doing so, becomes the hero of everyone in a similar position (i.e. me). He does what so many of us only dream of doing - he rebels and tells his bosses to... I'll let you use your imagination.'Office Space' is great. It's a comedy for adults which plays on many of their very existences. I haven't watched it for a while, but now I have I'm pleased to say that it holds us as well today as it ever did. As long as there are middle management bosses who get their employees to do more work for the same money this film will always be relevant. And, from the twenty or so years I've been sitting here doing just that, I can't see this film EVER not being an accurate portrayal of modern life.Oh, and if you need any additional motivation to watch this - it also has Jennifer Anniston as an equally put-upon waitress, who shows that you don't have to sit behind a desk to be exploited and degraded.Now, if you'll excuse me, I have 'TPS reports' to get on with.

SlyGuy21 I've never worked in an office setting before, but I would imagine it's not the most exciting job. That's what makes "Office Space" truly amazing, it takes the mundane environment of working in a cubicle prison, and cranks it up to hilarious levels. From the multiple references to the TPS reports, Lumbergh's monotone voice, the copier that never works, people saying the same things day after day, and annoying co-workers. If this were any other movie, these would probably all be overdone and cease to be funny, but "Office Space" gets it just right. There are so many great scenes in this, I can't name many comedies where the opening scene had me in stitches. And the stitches don't stop, except for very rare moments. The only real problem I had was Milton, I know he's a quirky character, but I found his muttering and stammering too much. I started to get tired of it by around 3/4 into the movie. But, just because I wasn't too entertained by him for the last quarter of the movie, doesn't mean his earlier scenes were ruined for me. A very well done comedy that's managed to stay funny for so long because almost everyone can relate to it.

david-fernandez Ever wondered why are we here ? is there an edge to space and time or why are you stuck in a crummy job 9 to 5 ? well maybe this movie doesn't have the answer but at least it's a reflection of the cubicle hell that many have had to endure in the modern age.It's like the theatre of the absurd and I bet you've come across many of the characters in tis movie in the real life work place.Milton demonstrates how misfits can in one sense survive in those environments (even if they are in denial).Also be wary of those efficiency consultants that turn up trying to increase efficiency at the office, they're there to sack you ! remember to creep around the cubicles like a ninja at 5pm so the boss doesn't spot you and stall you, thaaaat wouuuulllddd beee greeeeaaaaaaat ! come in on Sunday, thanks !

Rob Starzec I vaguely remember hearing from time to time by family and friends that Office Space is a comedy you have to see, and that it is generally considered a great comedy. Of course I had seen Office Space before my most recent viewing (yesterday) and there were some memorable parts. Watching it again on the big screen a few years later, I realized yes, there are memorable parts to this comedy, but to tell you the truth, this is actually kind of a boring story.This is the only film I have seen Ron Livingston in, as well as the actors who play his sort of friends at the office. It's sad when you are told there is a great comedy out there, but then you realize the only person you know in the movie (and still had a career afterwards) is Jennifer Aniston. However, Stephen Root steals the show as the ever-mumbling Milton. What a wacky awkward character that brings a grin to your face every time you see him. He is like an adorable whimpering puppy that you can't help but feel sorry for since he is clearly not a great people person. I'd imagine his character was what the movie was based on since the film was apparently derived from a comic titled "Milton."The famous printer-destroying scene: it really shouldn't be that famous at all. It's just three guys smashing a printer in slow motion. It holds no merit, and while it has rap playing in the background to reflect the character Michael Bolton's taste in music as well as the fact that the three are "more hood" now that they have ripped off their company, it's barely memorable.At least the film's protagonist, Peter, makes some progress in the film. He starts out by hating his job, and his life luckily gets easier after he visits a hypnotherapist who tells him to relax and then dies abruptly. After this, Peter lives life how he wants to, and despite his not going into work actually gets promoted due to his honesty and relaxed attitude. He then gradually starts becoming concerned with work life again, and by the conclusion he has found a balance between work and leisure.This so-called "great comedy" provides few laughs, but is really easy to follow which is probably why people like it. For me, I'd rewatch this film just for the parts with Stephen Root as Milton, but that's about it. If you're looking for intelligent humor - let alone a good laugh at all - don't look here. Barely a decent film.2.5/4.0