I have another theory. The whole thing is a representation of his mind. The name of the company is Authority Inc. All the characters are aspects of self, hence why the main character is descriptive of each person. The EVP is the higher power. The corner office is the imagination. The receptionist represents his desire for love. Notice how he never goes home, nor do we ever see him outside of the parking lot and the office. Everything around him is so surreal as well, it's hard to believe the entire place is actually an office.
Yeah it seemed like he made it all up or he actually did work in the company but he didn't do any of his work and was just hired to look after the printers and take care of the office supplies, notice how he didn't have a divider like the others, it seems like he wasn't very important in the company.
You realize this is one more take on The CabinetOf Dr. Caligari. Revisited about three more times with Hitchcocks Spellbound, then a Glynis Jons film, and then a fun really unusual Stacey Keach version. I think that's called Castle Keep. See that one. This film rides a side rail to the classic notion of the other films. I have to admit, with that mustache, Hamm could play Mike Lyndell, Mr. Pillow.
Why is he such a bad coworker? He seems like a perfectionist but that does not make him the 'coworker from hell' as is mentioned here. Also, I agree with other commenters that this is not a comedy. I guess there are satirical elements but it does not poke fun of anything.
I'm puzzled why this movie is labelled as a comedy as nothing is really funny. I liked it though and Hamm is perfect as Orson, but ultimately it's forgettable as the movie lacks a good ending.
I was just thinking, "if I hear the word 'comedy' with this movie ONE more time ...". It was a tragedy. NOT a comedy. As for the ending, I think it signifies him going into a state in which he can't be reached. He's locked the door. He's not moving, and in reality, possibly catatonic? Who knows.
Solid review man really do like the lead actor but shame that the story is predictable and not as exciting, atleast there is a decent score but I might check it out as a one time watch great breakdown
Not a comedy, but definitely absurd. I wouldn't say he was psychotic or crazy. He was reviewed by a mental health professional who said he was fine. Also, I don't think he interacted enough with his coworkers to be considered 'the workmate from hell'. I found the movie to have an interesting premise, especially the connection between the room and Hamm's character's productivity. The tension comes from him communicating that he goes into an actual room when there is no room. If he had of said "I stand and pray for 15 mins a day" or "I do a special meditation in the hallway by the elevator" it wouldn't have been controversial. I wonder if the movie is a commentary on neurodiversity and what it feels like to be a person on the spectrum and how it feels like for coworkers who have no context for the neurodiverse colleague. Found it a really interesting movie, the scene where he takes the recptionist into the room was beautiful, then heartbreaking. Great film but not everyone's cup of tea.
It's an interesting premise for sure. It was definitely meant to be a comedic dive into the idea of someone embracing their delusions. The comedy comes from the mismatch between his serious actions and the reality. as for the co-workers. He's having conversations with a wall in front of them the entire time. From their perspective, this guy is having a mental breakdown and they can't really get on his case because he seems to be fine otherwise. It's a rock and a hard place for them.
Interesting. I liked it. Wouldn't call it a comedy though it does contain some humorous elements. It's one of those movies that allows you to ponder absurdity while your brain watches in the background. Not everyone's cup of tea, especially if you're expecting a typical comedy. Thematically, it's not unlike American Psycho.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corner_Office_(film) "Corner Office is a 2022 American comedy drama film directed by Joachim Back and written by Ted Kupper, based on the short story The Room by Jonas Karlsson."
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I have another theory. The whole thing is a representation of his mind. The name of the company is Authority Inc. All the characters are aspects of self, hence why the main character is descriptive of each person. The EVP is the higher power. The corner office is the imagination. The receptionist represents his desire for love. Notice how he never goes home, nor do we ever see him outside of the parking lot and the office. Everything around him is so surreal as well, it's hard to believe the entire place is actually an office.
Yeah it seemed like he made it all up or he actually did work in the company but he didn't do any of his work and was just hired to look after the printers and take care of the office supplies, notice how he didn't have a divider like the others, it seems like he wasn't very important in the company.
I personally think it has a huge amount to do with mental health disorders and an overwhelming urge for the main character to escape.
He's definitely escaping to his happy place. It's just making a joke of how that literally looks to other people.
I like it!! It is weird but you can see In the mind of someone with mental problems who finds peace in his own mind
It was interesting to see it manifested, and how much it meant to him.
You realize this is one more take on The CabinetOf Dr. Caligari. Revisited about three more times with Hitchcocks Spellbound, then a Glynis Jons film, and then a fun really unusual Stacey Keach version. I think that's called Castle Keep. See that one. This film rides a side rail to the classic notion of the other films. I have to admit, with that mustache, Hamm could play Mike Lyndell, Mr. Pillow.
Why is he such a bad coworker? He seems like a perfectionist but that does not make him the 'coworker from hell' as is mentioned here. Also, I agree with other commenters that this is not a comedy. I guess there are satirical elements but it does not poke fun of anything.
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I'm puzzled why this movie is labelled as a comedy as nothing is really funny. I liked it though and Hamm is perfect as Orson, but ultimately it's forgettable as the movie lacks a good ending.
I was just thinking, "if I hear the word 'comedy' with this movie ONE more time ...". It was a tragedy. NOT a comedy. As for the ending, I think it signifies him going into a state in which he can't be reached. He's locked the door. He's not moving, and in reality, possibly catatonic? Who knows.
The movie was just goofy I guess that’s why they called had it marked as a comedy too. I actually laughed a few times tbh
Solid review man really do like the lead actor but shame that the story is predictable and not as exciting, atleast there is a decent score but I might check it out as a one time watch great breakdown
Hamm is killing it. If you enjoy him playing a huge character you might like it, but yea its definitely a one-time watch.
Orson was not psychotics, no offense for being an admirer of perfection, it is inherited in us by nature.
I just watched the movie cause I wanted to watch movies with radiohead songs but it was actually a really good watch
Not a comedy, but definitely absurd. I wouldn't say he was psychotic or crazy. He was reviewed by a mental health professional who said he was fine. Also, I don't think he interacted enough with his coworkers to be considered 'the workmate from hell'. I found the movie to have an interesting premise, especially the connection between the room and Hamm's character's productivity. The tension comes from him communicating that he goes into an actual room when there is no room. If he had of said "I stand and pray for 15 mins a day" or "I do a special meditation in the hallway by the elevator" it wouldn't have been controversial. I wonder if the movie is a commentary on neurodiversity and what it feels like to be a person on the spectrum and how it feels like for coworkers who have no context for the neurodiverse colleague. Found it a really interesting movie, the scene where he takes the recptionist into the room was beautiful, then heartbreaking. Great film but not everyone's cup of tea.
It's an interesting premise for sure. It was definitely meant to be a comedic dive into the idea of someone embracing their delusions. The comedy comes from the mismatch between his serious actions and the reality.
as for the co-workers. He's having conversations with a wall in front of them the entire time. From their perspective, this guy is having a mental breakdown and they can't really get on his case because he seems to be fine otherwise. It's a rock and a hard place for them.
Probably an easier watch than the house that Jack built. As far as psychological thrillers about insane people
I like it
That's great!
Interesting. I liked it. Wouldn't call it a comedy though it does contain some humorous elements. It's one of those movies that allows you to ponder absurdity while your brain watches in the background. Not everyone's cup of tea, especially if you're expecting a typical comedy. Thematically, it's not unlike American Psycho.
I probably wouldn’t check this one out tbh.
It's got a very specific audience in mind. I totally get it.
You reviewed this as a comedy, are you ok yourself?
Seems like you got a bit of orson in you
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corner_Office_(film)
"Corner Office is a 2022 American comedy drama film directed by Joachim Back and written by Ted Kupper, based on the short story The Room by Jonas Karlsson."