Fresh
The Promotion may not be much, and you get to know that supermarket uncomfortably well by the end of the 85 minutes. But as I say: He's an interesting writer.
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune
Overview
Two assistant managers of a corporate grocery store vie for a coveted promotion.
Director and cast
- Steven Conrad Director
- Seann William Scott as Doug Stauber
- John C. Reilly as Richard Wehlner
- Jenna Fischer as Jen Stauber
- Lili Taylor as Lori Wehlner
- Gil Bellows as Mitch
- Rick Gonzalez as Ernesto
- Adrian Martinez as Octavio
- Fred Armisen as Scott Fargas
- Bobby Cannavale as Dr. Timms
- Masi Oka as Realtor
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
54%
Tomatometer
Fresh
By taking the time to make that connection with the audience, The Promotion ensures we'll forgive these guys anything -- and laugh along with them -- in their quest to advance their lots.
Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald
Fresh
A nice little comedy about what it takes to climb the corporate ladder and the toll such actions take on the psyche of a decent individual.
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
Fresh
The Promotion works as a comedy because, in the depths of our dark hearts, we enjoy seeing the woes that beset our comic antagonists.
Philip Marchand, Toronto Star
Fresh
This is one of the more original movies of the year, and it's the rare film that's primarily about the workplace.
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
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