Storyline Edit. In the Initech office, the insecure Peter Gibbons hates his job and the obnoxious Division VP Bill Lumbergh who has just hired two efficiency consultants to downsize the company.
His best friends are two software engineers Michael Bolton and Samir Nagheenanajar, that also hate Initech, and his intrusive next door neighbor Lawrence. He believes his girlfriend Anne is cheating on him but she convinces Peter to visit the hypnotherapist Dr. Peter tells how miserable his life is and Dr. Swanson hypnotizes him and he goes into a state of ecstasy. However, Dr. Swanson dies immediately after giving the hypnotic suggestion to Peter.
Peter, in his new state, starts to date the waitress Joanna and changes his attitude which results in his being promoted by the consultants. When he discovers that Michael and Samir will be downsized, they decide to plant a virus in the banking system to embezzle fraction of cents on each financial operation into Peter's account.
The desperate trio tries to fix the problem, return the money and avoid going to prison. Work Sucks. Rated R for language and brief sexuality. Did you know Edit. Trivia The iconic red stapler coveted by Milton was created for the film by the prop department. They needed a bright enough color to be seen on film and chose red. After the film was released, Swingline began to receive requests from customers for red staplers.
Having stopped offering red several years before, they made the decision to start offering the color once more. The movie is set in a generic, universally-identifiable world, and the hybrid computer is clearly a carefully-planned gag based around that theme, rather than a goof.
Crazy credits At the very end of the credits, it states "This movie was cut entirely on a computer. Alternate versions The theatrical release of the film features the soundtrack in different sequence than the DVD release of the film. Soundtracks Mambo No. User reviews Review. Top review. Workplace satire sans the trite cliches! Hooray for Mike Judge! I didn't think there would be a way to make fun of "office life" without merely being a living Dilbert strip and using all of the same tired old workplace jokes.
Kids in the Hall did it, and now Mike Judge has done it also. I am surprised to see Jennifer Aniston in a movie this entertaining! The use of hardcore gangsta rap as the soundtrack to the boys' underhanded deeds and violent ass-kicking of office equipment is hilarious and brilliant. Gary Cole's droning delivery and poor Milton's despondent mumbling doesn't get old We all know someone who obsesses a little TOO much about their chair, or how many paper clips they have on their desk People who were unhappy at the jobs they felt no passion for have told Judge and Ron Livingston , the actor who played Peter, that they quit after watching the movie.
Judge realized that the entire third act should be re-written a little too late in the process—after the final test screening. BY Roger Cormier. A specific job Mike Judge once had influenced his writing on Office Space. Mike Judge spoke as Butt-head and Boomhauer on set. Stephen Root in Office Space Lamar Blvd. At the time of my visit, it was Baker St. When I stopped by, I also grabbed a bite to eat and I recommend it to anyone looking for good food, friendly service and a cool European atmosphere.
The interior has been remodeled so not too much is recognizable from the film. The house was built just a few years prior to filming. The water tower seen from the backyard was there prior to the neighborhood being constructed. The owner of the house during my visit was a nervous little guy who didn't seem to like the idea of Office Space fans visiting his house, so don't expect too much hospitality if you visit this location.
There was even a "No Loitering" sign on the front porch. Peter drops off Joanna - Gold Wing Dr. This is the first street you'll come to after the entrance to the Morningwood Apartments if you're traveling northbound. Email This BlogThis! Totengott May 27, at AM. Mike D November 17, at PM.
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