In Good Company (2004)
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Topher Grace, Scarlett Johansson, Marg Helgenberger, David Paymer, Clark Gregg, Philip Baker Hall, Selma Blair, Frankie Faison, Ty Burrell, Kevin Chapman, Amy Aquino, Zena Grey, Colleen Camp, Lauren Tom,
Director: Paul Weitz
Running Time: 109 minutes
US MPAA rating: PG-13UK BBFC rating: PG
Comedy, Drama
Just before going to see 'In Good Company', I watched the award-winning Canadian documentary
It's Got: Topher Grace in a role originally intended for Ashton Kutcher. Thankfully though, Kutcher was dropped from the production, presumably because the rest of the crew were too preoccupied with trying to kick him in the face to get on with their work.
It Needs: For someone to explain whether or not it's some sort of contractual obligation these days for all romantic scenes to be accompanied by a Damien Rice song. The guy's no Roddy Frame, that's for sure.
Alternatives: American Beauty, The Bonfire of the Vanities
Summary: Please, please, please don't let the grossly misleading trailers put you off - this isn't a forgettable rom-com, but a wonderfully observed comedy drama. One of the most enjoyable flicks - and biggest surprises - of the year.
Review by Gary Panton
Review Date: 21th February 2005
External Links
Official Web Site
In Good Company at the IMDB
