Sad showdown

Allison 2022-01-13 08:03:05

I really like the tone at the beginning of the film. I thought there would be a thought-provoking ending, but in the end it fell into a cliché.

There are often witty clips arranged by the director in the film, which seem to be more pleasant. Later, the director’s inclination will be revealed. I am not sure if this is considered the main theme, but obviously, Doug's win is not glorious at all. .

In fact, a better ending should be that no one has won the position of manager, the two opponents have become good friends, unexpected opportunities are waiting for them, and they are not bad at all.

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The Promotion quotes

  • Jen Stauber: Goodbye banjo-fuckers!

  • [Richard explains to the board of directors the sign that cited the deli clerk as employee of the month for "cutting the cheese."]

    Richard: 'Cutting the cheese' simply means 'cutting the actual cheese'. It doesn't have a double-thing? So I just missed it. Because in Canada, it's 'cracking'.

    Mitch: The expression.

    Richard: It's 'cracking', in Canada, yeah. We crack the cheese.

    [Long pause between Richard and the board of directors]

    Richard: Cracking it? Cracking the cheese? So I simply, really believed that Rogelio had been given an inter-deli award... for cutting the actual cheese. I'm sorry.

    [Another long pause as a board member writes Richard's comments]

    Richard: I simply believed Rogelio had been given an inter-deli award...

    Mitch: I heard you the first time.