Office Space

I wish more movies were made like this.. a classic. Very funny. Highly recommended

After a breif run at the theaters, Office Space has found a renewed and vibrant life on video tape. It seems that everyone I talk to -- no matter what their age, background, or current job -- considers this film to be a personal favorite, a film that they can especially relate to. The reasons are pretty obvious. Everyone hates their job. Everyone feels that theyre working for idiots who fail to understand just how special and unique their neglected employees truly are. This is something that we all have in common, whether we work for a retail chain or a fortune 500 company. This is also a feeling that Office Space manages to perfectly capture. Taking place in Houston in waning days of the 20th Century, Office Space stars Ron Livingston as an affable computer programmer who has found himself stuck in a dead end job that requires him to spend countless hours looking over a code to make sure that various computers are Y2K compliant. Its a job that makes little sense to him but one that hes expected to devote his life to. His coworkers are all incredibly (and realistically) annoying. Who hasnt had to deal with someone like the Looks Like Somebodys Got a Case of the Mondays! woman? His bosss (a hilarious Gary Cole) blandly friendly manner brings new meaning to the term corporate evil, while over in the next cubicle, pasty-faced Milton (Stephen Root, also hilarious) mutters about burning down the building. Finally fed up, Livington first seeks help from a hypnotherapist, pursues a relationship with a waitress (Jennifer Anniston who is sweetly likeable here but doesnt have much to do) at a generic Chilis-like establishment, and finally engages in a plan to embezzle money from the company. Obviously, the plot is a little bit ragged and at times, it seems as if director Mike Judge and his actors made up the plot as they went along. But no matter, the films quality is not to be found in the plot as much as in how it captures the small, realistic details that makes everyone hate their job. From the pointless memos to the corporate stooges, Office Space captures them all and sends them up in such a savagely hilarious way that the film serves as a wonderful catharsis for anyone whose just finished a hard day at work. Office workers will especially appreciate the scene in which Livingston and two recently laid off co-workers take revenge on an irksome xerox machine. (If not for the fact that children might be reading this review, Id quote the rap song that plays over this scene but lets just say that its impossible not to cheer as our workers get their revenge.) Judge, best known as the creator of Beavis and Butthead, directs in an offhand, almost casual manner. Theres a relaxed air about the whole affair and you get the feeling that everyone involved in the film was having a good time. Luckily, the feeling is infectous. The film is also well-acted by everyone involved. Along with Cole, Aniston, and Root, good supporting work is given by Deidrich Bader who plays Livingstons redneck neighbor. Ron Livingston is the perfect everyman lead for this film and gives a totally winning and likeable performance. With its portrait of mindless office jobs, Ikea-furnished apartments, and overly intelligent people struggling to find some way to establish some sort of individual identity in a corporate culture, Office Space at times plays like the gentler, slightly more juvenile cousin of Fight Club. Whereas Fight Club battled modern culture through violence, Office Space battles modern culture through practical jokes and whoppee cushions. Both films are must sees for anyone who has ever hated having to make a living.

Not usually into comedy movies, but I found this one funny. If youve worked in an office you can relate with at least some of the characters.

This movie should be a must see for anyone who has an office job. Mike Judge does not get nearly as much credit as he deserves. All the frustrations of being a rank and file level employee for any job can relate to the constant annoying reinforcement from management about anything and everything you can think of is in this movie in a humorous way.

A friend of mine was actually in this film as an extra. He had taken 3 weeks off from work and had gotten into about 5 scenes throughout the film. All of us (friends and coworkers) saw it together in the theater when it was released and we all had a great time. Since then this has really taken off and has become a cult classic!! Funny, FUNNY film. I dont know why (correction) Mike Judge never did another one... not necessarily a sequel, because more often than not they suck, but another comedy film in this same, unique and honestly funny style? So many people can relate to how the reality of this film mirrors real life. Then there is the sub-story (Milton) that parallels the main story which is much more surreal. Funny, and sadly often true. More than once I have found myself in traffic feeling like Im in the opening credits of this film, or wanted to smash a difficult piece of hardware. Many of you may know this already, but as a point of interest, Swingline didnt offer their staplers in red... until after this film was released. Neat, huh?

This movie is the perfect de stress flick after a rough day! Timeless Office comedy

There are two types of people in this world. People who like this movie. And people whose last name is “lumberg”

I have to admit Id never heard of OFFICE SPACE before it turned up as a plug on an Amazon e-mail. Now Ive seen it, Im glad I gave in to the temptation. This is an office comedy for sure, vaguely related to the celebrated 9 TO 5 but without the obvious star-power. In the same way, the comic situations can easily be identified as something uncomfortably close to the truth of the matter. (I suspect similar scenarios are played out daily down at the local City Hall...) Ron Livingston carries the picture with his good looks and a deft comedic style. Its a pity (maybe) that OFFICE SPACE arrived a little too late on the scene for Ron to team up with the major league of Tomlin, Fonda & Parton!

This movie is a cult classic! I watch it over and over!!

Its interesting that in the context of the great resignation, Office Space is suddenly becoming relevant again.