In Good Company

Pros: Grace, Quaid, and Johansson, nicely written ending, satisfying outcome
Cons: Possibly the 18yr old and 26yr old's relationship

This world of the business man with a family can be a tough one, and In Good Company shows just what the risks of being a company-man are. Dennis Quaid plays Dan Foreman, a 51-year old man who has been with his current employer for 22 years. He is a ...

Pros: Dennis Quaid, supporting cast
Cons: Unconvincing characters, meandering plot

I went to see In Good Company with mixed expectations. On the one hand it is directed by Paul Weitz who was in charge of one of my favourite comedies of all time, About A Boy, and Dennis Quaid starred in another of my all-time faves, ...

Pros: Topher Grace, Dennis Quaid, Scarlett Johnasson
Cons: Really cannot think of a one...

I'm a child of the 70s. By that, I mean I was a teen all through that decade. This is why I enjoy watching TV's That 70s Show so much. It brings back a lot of memories. I never would have expected to see the popularity of Ashton Kutcher rise to ...

Pros: Great script, hilarious moments, touching at times
Cons: Ya know what they say about the love of money.

We must really know that our kids are growing up too fast when twenty-something corporate managers are a collective stereotype popular enough to now become believable characters in movies. This always kinda bothered me. There can only be so much ...

Pros: Likable characters; Good cast
Cons: Ordinary; Little originality; Little substance

Everyone has a pet peeve about their place of employment that irritates them to no end. For some, the constant gossip of co- workers can drive them nuts. For others, the general problems of office politics can get so bad, it makes the thought of owning ...

Pros: Grace, Quaid, better than most movies this year
Cons: predictable, unrealistic, annoying soundtrack

Americans in the rat race spend an average of eight or nine hours a day with co-workers. We see more of our colleagues than we do of our friends and families. However, it’s considered somewhat taboo to get too close to one’s work acquaintances. ...

Pros: sweet story, good performances by the male leads
Cons: fluff, stunted roles for women

In Good Company is three films rolled into one. Ironically, all of them are about men. Women do come and go, but more as chess pieces moved about in the progression of the game. When a character asks his grown daughter, in a restaurant, whether she's ...

Pros: Quaid and Grace play well off each other
Cons: Too low key, not as funny as I expected it to be

In Good Company is a feel-good movie written and directed by Paul Weitz, who previously worked on American Pie and About A Boy. This film offers a funny look at comparing workplace and family relationships. It is a humorous movie, but not a laugh out ...

Pros: Quaid, Grace, Paymer, nice coming of age tale
Cons: Alex's lack of contact with her father after moving out

Some time ago, my friend and I rented Win a Date With Tad Hamilton, and she developed a slight crush on Topher Grace, who was undeniably adorable in that film and was always, to my mind, by far the most appealing cast member on The 70s ...

Pros: Great chemistry between actors/actresses, funny!!
Cons: None.

In Good Company is another comedy from 2004 starring Dennis Quaid that we missed on the big screen. I was looking forward to seeing this movie but lost interest since the "talk" died down about it so quickly. I soon forgot all about it until I ...

Pros: Weitz's Direction, Script, Look, Soundtrack, & Cast.
Cons: An Unrealistic, Uneven Third Act with Some Unnecessary Ideals.

When director Paul Weitz and his brother Chris helmed 2002's About a Boy with co-screenwriter Peter Hedges based on the Nick Hornsby novel, the movie became a huge hit with moviegoers and critics where the three received Oscar nominations for Best ...

Pros: Witty script, great cast (particularly Grace and Quaid), music, editing.
Cons: Rather lightweight.

In Good Company (2004) is a slight and fluffy, very charming film. Intelligently written and directed by Paul Weitz, and featuring an excellent ensemble cast, the story will go down easy with plenty of chuckles, please you while its with ...

Pros: the performances of the ensemble cast, script, a very funny film
Cons: unlikely/unrealistic ending, somewhat predictable in spots

On the whole, I hate romantic comedies. The very idea of most of them make me nauseous. Sure, there are exceptions, and I've been able to enjoy one here or there (I didn't mind the first Bridget Jones film, but I also didn't see the need for a ...

Pros: Topher Grace. Scarlett Johansson. Halfway decent story. Camerawork
Cons: Relationship between Quaid and Johansson. Story lacked direction at times

Having seen the trailer for In Good Company a couple of times, I was rather looking forward to my chance to see the film. Unfortunately, my timetable and the movie schedule often seem to clash on the films I really want to see. However, today I ...

Pros: Quaid, Grace, acting and casting generally, examines complex relationships between work and family
Cons: failed romance detracts from rest of the story, a few gimmicky plot twists

In Good Company is a slice of life movie that explores the relationships and balance between family, work, and coworkers. It examines how upbringing affects values, the downturn in mentoring, and how much expectations control the way we see the world. ...