02/08/06 Waiting...

Waiting... (2005), directed by Rob McKittrick

watched w/ Leslie; DVD rental (Netflix) @ home

Explained to me as sort of the "Office Space for restaurants" movie, lovers of that flick will find this one entertaining. While it doesn't come close to matching the perfect timing and charm of it's comparison, this one does deliver the laughs. It's a great cast of characters, with my favorites being Ryan Reynolds, Dane Cook, Luis Guzman, the Freaks & Geeks kid, David Koechner, and Andy Milonakis (yes the insane MTV kid who acts like he's 13, but is really closer to 30). It's full of gross-out humor all set in the bored lives of these restaurant employees. Proof positive of why it's never ever ok to piss off anyone who handles your food. It's great too that the restaurant's name is Shenanigans (clever play off of Bennigans)! This is a much smarter comedy than it leads you on to believe, as the characters all struggle to figure out what they want to do with their lives. However, they do still play the "game" with each other. You'll have to see it to understand; and if you look, then you might get kicked in the bum. Oh, and stick around for the Milonakis rap at the credits.

3 out of 5 stars