The Promotion Trailer Starring John C. Reilly and Seann William Scott
The Promotion is an indie flick that garnered some decent reviews at SXSW this year, and with a cast that includes John C. Reilly, Seann William Scott and Jenna Fischer, I think it’s probably worth a look. Basically it’s a workplace comedy about two guys at a grocery store who are competing for a promotion. Writer/director Steve Conrad previously wrote The Weather Man, which is a hugely underrated flick in my opinion, so I am definitely on board. (He also wrote Will Smith starrer The Pursuit of Happyness.)
I will say that the trailer is somewhat hit and miss (the “black apples” line was pretty funny), but it strikes me as a movie that may rely more on the performances than witty one-liners. Seann William Scott’s resume has a lot of crap on it, but I do think he’s funny regardless. What’s with Jenna Fischer not getting billing in the trailer though? Talk about a slap to the face! The Promotion is currently scheduled for release on June 6th, and should provide a welcome alternative to Adam Sandler’s You Don’t Mess with the Zohan.
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I saw this film at SXSW Web, it was good stuff.
Posted by doug nagy on May 9th, 2008Who decided that John C. Reilly should be a comical lead in movies? I don’t think he’s made me laugh during his career yet.
Posted by Rian on May 9th, 2008Looks like a good story and all, but something is missing from this to make it great.
Posted by Baychuk on May 10th, 2008I like John C. Reilly, but I just wondering if he will ever make a return to dramatic roles. I liked him in “Hard Eight.” It seems ever since he’s become friendly with Will Ferrell he only does comedies. I mean, he was up for two oscars a few years ago– the guy can act.
Posted by Jon Rocks on May 10th, 2008Leave a Reply