There’s more to Stephen Belber’s debut than just manufactured whimsy, not least a wise and witty script, and some beautifully sketched side characters supporting two reliably charming leads.
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09/25/09
Management (2009)
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Reviews Counted:91
Fresh:41
Rotten:50
Average Rating:5.3/10
Consensus: Clever and often beguiling performances by Steve Zahn and Jennifer Aniston can't revive this sweetly misguided stalker romance.
Theatrical Release:25-09-2009
Synopsis: Jennifer Aniston may get top billing in this romantic comedy, but MANAGEMENT belongs to Steve Zahn. The often goofy, always likable actor plays Mike Cranshaw, a man with little ambition but lots of... [More]
Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Steve Zahn, Woody Harrelson, Fred Ward
Director: Stephen Belber
Reviews for Management
Top CriticNot the funny, sunny romp the trailer promises, but a weary, weak attempt at romantic comedy that's far from feelgood.
09/25/09
Top CriticFor the most part, Management avoids the standard rom-com clichés in favour of something more delicate and heartfelt.
09/25/09
Top CriticDespite the obvious Norman Bates-ish resemblance, Zahn is clearly supposed to be dishy. The Zahn/Aniston pairing is without chemistry and there frankly isn't a spark of real life in the whole film.
09/25/09
Top CriticDoing nothing to disprove the so-called Curse Of Friends is haphazard rom-com Management.
09/25/09
Unable to decide between being a romantic comedy, a zany farce or a thoughtful study of two emotionally repressed losers finding fulfilment, it ends up a mess; but an intriguing mess.
09/25/09
Zahn is adorable and Jennifer Aniston brings an endearing tartness to Sue but even their best efforts don’t redeem the muddle of Management.
09/25/09
Gentle and very sweet, this low-key romance takes some rather random turns as it drifts toward the obvious conclusion. But it's very nicely played, and it still manages to catch us emotionally.
09/25/09
Enjoyably offbeat indie romcom that's never particularly funny but gradually wins you over, thanks to a quirky, unpredictable script and great performances.
09/24/09
A completely uproarious one-liner about Joe Strummer is still no reason to watch "Management." Had it stuck with insights on loners inadvertently backing themselves into emotional corners, rather than going for wackiness, it might have worked.
10/15/09
Forget logic here, there's a good cast, nice chemistry and warm feelings all around as they all fumble around for something to bring meaning to their lives.
09/28/09
So-so romcom about unlikely couple isn't too racy for teens.
09/28/09
The only thing that prevents the entire thing from becoming an unpleasant mess is Zahn, an often comic character actor who has an endearing goofiness to him and to his performances.
09/03/09
Gentle, goofy and never mean, Management isn’t earth-shaking. But it’s a fuzzy warm blanket of a movie.
07/30/09
According to this misguided movie's wisdom, every woman should be so lucky to have her very own stalker to help her get her life in order.
07/14/09
You watch Management thinking of the comedy Aniston and Zahn could have made, and wishing you were watching that movie instead.
07/10/09
Goes for broke on sentiment but overlooks important details that make decent films great.
07/08/09
Management should have definitely been called on to make some adjustments.
07/03/09
Random weirdness aside, Belber telegraphs this story arc from Sue's first drop-in to Podunk. Message received. No surprises here.
06/26/09
The trademark hitch in Aniston's line delivery is an effective shorthand for taking a leap of faith. In the case of both her character and her career, Management represents an admirable choice.
06/26/09
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