In Good Company

2004

Action / Comedy / Drama / Romance

30
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 54% · 169 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 54% · 50K ratings
IMDb Rating 6.4/10 10 57843 57.8K

daughter midlife crisis bad boss romantic comedy romcom inspirational

Plot summary

Dan Foreman is a seasoned advertisement sales executive at a high-ranking publication when a corporate takeover results in him being placed under naive supervisor Carter Duryea, who is half his age. Matters are made worse when Dan's new supervisor becomes romantically involved with his daughter an 18 year-old college student Alex.

Director

Paul Weitz Photo
Paul Weitz

Top cast

Scarlett Johansson Photo
Scarlett Johansson as Alex
Miguel Arteta Photo
Miguel Arteta as Globecom Technician
Malcolm McDowell Photo
Malcolm McDowell as Teddy K - Globecom CEO
Ron Bottitta Photo
Ron Bottitta as Porsche Dealer
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929.15 MB
1280*682
English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 49 min
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1.75 GB
1920*1024
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 49 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by moonspinner55 6 / 10

Too much obvious humor, but it hits on some corporate bull's-eyes

Dennis Quaid is a husband and family man whose job as an advertising executive for a sports magazine is on shaky ground; there's been a corporate takeover and the new owners install a 26-year-old go-getter as Quaid's boss. Far too much corny, obvious humor (Topher Grace's car, Quaid discovering a pregnancy test box in the garbage) is redeemed by Quaid's nearly faultless performance. Never one to be scaled down without an effort, Quaid admirably gives himself over to this role; he doesn't chew the scenery (as Jeff Bridges might) and he doesn't go for broad personal affects (as Nicolas Cage might). In fact, he's perfect. Topher Grace has a difficult role (almost villainous--nobody likes THE BOSS), but he doesn't resort to sniveling and has many successful scenes. As Quaid's eldest daughter, luminous Scarlett Johansson has developed some actorly tics that I'm not fond of (faraway looks and smiles, confusion and curiosity always undercut by wistfulness), yet she does wonders with a thankless role. **1/2 from ****
Reviewed by ferguson-6 7 / 10

Foxhole Synergy

Greetings again from the darkness. Saw the Dallas premiere this evening of the newest from director Paul Weitz ("About a Boy" and "American Pie"). Weitz continues to show promise as a director, although again he struggles with poor pacing, even sometimes dragging the story line. Overall, this one will surprise as it is not as formulaic as the previews would lead us to believe. Dennis Quaid ("Far From Heaven", "The Alamo") continues his resurgence into movie stardom with another fine turn, this time as a middle aged ad salesman whose world gets rocked personally and professionally all in one day. Topher Grace ("That 70's Show") is the Yin to Quaid's Yang when he is introduced as his half-his-age, with no experience boss. Of course, it only gets worse for Quaid as his new, young boss falls for Quaid's college student daughter, Scarlett Johansson ("Lost in Translation" and "Girl With a Pearl Earring") AND his wife tells him she is pregnant - despite "being past all that". Johansson doesn't deliver the nuanced performance of "Lost in Translation", but Topher Grace will awaken many to his acting ability (check him out in "Traffic"). Philip Baker Hall, David Paymer and Marg Helgenberger are all fine in supporting roles and the great Malcom MacDowell is terrific in a brief cameo as a corporate big wig similar to Warren Buffett. Nice little story that provides a few touching moments and a couple of good laughs. This one should have decent box office appeal, while providing a Hollywood anomaly by displaying a well adjusted, happy family.
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