Benn Farrell Employee of the Month (2006)
reviewed by Benn "Where's the Humanity?" Farrell

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Lame -- big surprise.

After hearing the store's transferred hottie checker always has eyes for its employee of the month, two warehouse superstore workers named Vincent, played by Dax Shepard (Without a Paddle), and Zach, played by Dane Cook (Waiting...), vie for the store's top honor.

Meanwhile, Zach and hottie Amy, played by Jessica Simpson (The Dukes of Hazard), build a relationship which begins to transform him into a more productive member of the working class and not the slacker he originally was.

There is nothing special about this picture, and frankly, it was kind of boring. I thought the movie's satire on these super warehouse stores was funny and it needed more of it. For example, one customer comes in and buys a casket for her still alive husband off the shelf; suggesting these stores have this item in stock is hilarious.

Simpson was only present for one reason...cleavage; look pretty and don't say much. So, she didn't say much, and thus did not f**k up her role.

Cook looks like he may have potential as a comedic film talent, but I'd have to see him in a GOOD comedy to say for sure. I'll be keeping an eye on him.

Shepard is still a no-talent hack who can ruin every funny line that's given to him. All he has to do is say the lines written for him, but somehow he always finds a way to overplay them and make them not funny.

Tim Bagley gave a great character performance as the store's manager Glen Gary.

Overall, this movie missed the mark. It relied on a silly storyline which didn't even come close to hitting its potential. I'd wait for DVD on this one, and even at that, I won't guarantee you'll like it.

Benn - Where's the Humanity?