elshikh4 Last week, my computer had such a horrible virus named Win 32. It destroyed the system, the programs' sources, and some folders. I was in a big disaster; especially when that virus kept returning, whatever how many times I installed a new Windows !This week, I watched (The Promotion), and loved many elements of it. For instance director (Steve Conrad) did a lovely job. He led his actors correctly, and created such a tender sense. This is (Sean William Scott) birth certificate as a mature actor after an age of countless teen, stoner, or dirty anyway comedies (sometimes it was hard to believe that he's the same guy !). (John C. Reilly) is a treat in any movie he does. The soundtrack was really enjoyable, with an ear for the drama. However I felt that something was wrong, deeply wrong, concerning that very drama.The basis of any drama is its conflict. If the conflict of it is strong then the drama is strong, and vice versa. Here, it's the "vice versa" case. Because the conflict between the 2 leading characters was so weak. Rather, it's where the movie's poster has more conflict than the movie itself !(Scott)'s character isn't so wily, in fact he's deep down inside a kind, if not aggrieved, person. So his plans to fight his opponent were between rare, light, and nonexistent, plus he sympathized with his opponent a bit early. (Reilly)'s character was a sack of tears since the start, transforming from weak to weaker as time went by. Therefore he represented the worst opponent a conflict could have had, since he didn't fight back, or fight in the first place !What added more fuel was that the movie forgot to make some effective comedy in the mix. The 2 characters' clashes, if there was any, didn't produce laughs. It only immersed in the "cheese" and "apple" misunderstood jokes ! The script perfects many side characters (the fat employee who eats and drinks all the store's exhibits, the garage's black gang, the gay neighbor who loves music, .. etc). But without exploring them dramatically, exploding proper laughs out of them, or putting appropriate ends for them. Obviously, every character in this movie is enjoyable aside, however in the script's conflict it isn't that active or interactive well. You can say that again about the idea of competition, for a promotion or else, which this movie choose but didn't utilize thrillingly. Frankly, what could be worse than watching a movie while knowing pretty well its end since the start, and not enjoying much during that too ?! I loved the speech of "I'm peanuts", along with the final surprise around (Scott)'s character as an old gymnastics champion. Those were by far the script's "achieved" positive points. Ahh, it seems to be that director (Steve Conrad) remembered everything, and – as the movie's writer – forgot the script !(The Promotion) is a delicate movie, but cold as a drama or comedy. Despite having some potentials, the script lost or misused them along the way, seeming as a preparatory writing for a good movie that didn't complete. Well, I think it's easy to understand by now that not tightening, or caring about, the conflict in the drama is the worst Win 32 ever !

ahmadgebdu I was reluctant to watch the movie for such a poor rating, and halfway through I really felt, the movie is kinda boring, but after you finish watching it and think about it, you may remember the movie "the pursuit of happiness". Here the setup is kinda tricky, two person need a job, and they are in dilemma to be in rivalry or be friendly. This movie tried to be humorous, but I guess that is where the movie failed badly. When the serious portion of the movie comes, you gonna start to feel for the characters. American Pie famous Seann William Scott really acted well in tough situations, John C. Reily, Jenna Fischer really give us few charming moments. The main beauty of the movie is simplicity, characters feel like real humans. They didn't overdo anything to make people laugh, its just everyday life with nice touch of absurd or funny moments. I really liked the movie. But I wish it was better.

Paul Magne Haakonsen I bought this movie on a whim, finding it by sheer random luck in the store. I saw who was in the movie and I thought this would actually make for a good comedy. So I had my hopes up for the movie.Having seen it now, I am somewhat disappointed. Now, the story in itself is not a bad one, not at all. There were some nice pointers to the storyline and some great moments. However, for me at least, there weren't all that many laughs in the movie. I was expecting more comedy from the movie.Seann William Scott (playing Doug Stauber) and John C. Reilly did add their own personal touches to the movie and their characters. However, I just think that Johnn C. Reilly wasn't allowed to really shine through here, because he has some other movies that were far funnier than this, and that made his performance in this movie pale in comparison. Fred Armisen (playing Scott Fargas) was also quite good in this movie, despite having only a supporting role."The Promotion" has a good storyline, but it is not really all that rich on comedy, which was a disappointment to me. For me, all in all, this movie was fairly mediocre, and there are better movies out there with both John C. Reilly and Seann William Scott.

MinusZero I saw this movie last night. I expect more from Sean William Scott's comedies. This isn't one of his best. Not a bad movie with a few laughs, but i think i only need to see it once. The storyline is different to any other movie i have seen. The movie almost gets out of first gear, but not quite. Its definitely not as funny as some of his other movies such as American Pie and Welcome to the Jungle. I have been use to hilariously great movies from SWS, i hope this backwards step isn't going to be an ongoing feature of his films. Next on my hit list to see is Balls Out. I am not sure what to expect now. The Promotion is good viewing, but not vital viewing.