Employee of the Month(2006)
Last night, JTH and I watched Employee of the Month. The film stars Dane Cook and Jessica Simpson as Super Club employees. The movie’s premise is simple: Perennial slacker Zack Bradley (Cook) vies for the Employee of the Month award at a wholesale retail chain (based not so subtly on Sam’s) because he believes it will win him the affection of Amy (Simpson). Dax Shepard plays Cook’s foil, Vince Downey.
The film is enjoyable and I must admit this is the most attractive I have ever seen Simpson, largely because her appearance is stressed and she is given very few lines. The supporting cast is also very good. Even Andy Dick has a likable role.
While the film lags at points, there are some great lines. I was especially impressed with advice Zack’s grandmother gives him before his first date with Amy.
“Plant the seed of love. You know, when you get ready to kiss her, don’t, because you mustn’t rush things. Take it easy because the seed of love will blossom into something beautiful.”
The minister in me was saying, “Amen.” The grandmother’s sentiments echo a verse from the Song of Solomon series that Tommy Nelson stresses - “do not arouse or awaken my love Until she pleases." (Song of Solomon 2:7, NASB) Of course after Zack thanks her, she adds a second nugget - “And don’t forget to wash your balls!” Well, it started with some good Christian thinking anyway...
My favorite line from the film came during a scene in which Zack’s friend Russell (Harland Williams) laments his anonymity with management - “You're like the drummer of REO Speedwagon. No one knows who you are." Naturally, “Can’t Fight This Feeling” was playing in the background.
For the record, Alan Gratzer was the drummer for REO. Before this movie, I did not know the name of any member of REO. Movies are educational.
And in one final completely random thought - Harland Williams looks slightly like Central Baptist’s sound guru Don Taylor in the flat top years.
Current IMDB rating: 5.3/10. Chanalysis: 5/10
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