Price Check

Let me begin by saying I am a HUGE Parker Posey fan. I absolutely love her in just about everything she's done. And it really is thanks to her excellent performance in this movie that I gave it as many stars as I did. Unfortunately, despite Parker's best amazing efforts, the movie is very boring. It's like it wants to take off and go somewhere....and Parker is workin it like nobody's business....but it just continually flatlines. Eric Mabius tries his best too (such a cutie) and a pretty good actor. But as the old saying goes, you just can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, and this film is a squealing sow. If you want to enjoy Parker in her full glory, check out some of her other fun flicks, like Best in Show, House of Yes, or Adam and Steve. But do yourself a favor and leave this particular movie on the shelf.

Watching this flick was sorta like watching "The Office" except the characters are unlikable and it's just not as funny. The plot is about a guy who has a family of his own and works for a company but a woman boss takes over as the head of the company. And the movie is basically about the dude coping with and having a relationship with his female boss who is having a midlife crisis and is selfish and crazy. And most of the humor comes from her going bonkers, acting crazy and spazzing out. And those parts I chuckled a few times. It's not bad for a rent but you won't be missing all that much if you pass on this one.

5.6/10

One of my favorite 90's actresses and a prominent role for the music of my favorite 90's indie rock band (Luna) pretty much assured that I'd like this. But, sadly, while it had some slim comedic elements, Price Check is pretty much a lightweight drama about facing midlife when your life hasn't panned out as you expected.

A driven career woman (Posey) who has forsaken other aspects of her life to reach the point where she's at in her profession meets a family man-boy (Mabius) who lost his dream job at an indie record label and now grinds it out working in a low paying job in supermarket marketing. Posey is his new boss. They form an alliance of sorts and some complications ensue.

It's a watchable film, but it isn't funny, witty, cerebral, dramatic or heart-filled. It just kind of lays there, like a movie that really doesn't know what it wants to be.

I did not expect anything, just watching it by accident. It kind of starts slowly and it does not turn into an action movie, but it was really good! It is not a blockbuster, more like an independent movie, but it was funny - at the same time it makes you think... What is important for you in your life? Money or happiness? All actors were great... it could be a real story. Maybe that girl who plays the boss is a little bit over acting, but maybe she has to. As you can see I do normally not review movies and I am not good at it, but I just found it unfair that this great movie gets such a low rating! So go and watch the movie and judge it by yourself. You will not waste your time, trust me.

I agree with the majority that this is not the best film, but not bad either. The problem with it was the slow start and slow middle part, but the final act was so good. When I was watching it, I did not think I would rate it decently. I changed my mind after seeing the final few minutes and how it all ended.

The film focused on a middle class family man who is working in a supermarket chain. But this is particularly about him and his boss. After he declined the top position in the office to lead a stress free normal life, his new boss who gets close to him for his good character. That complicates him, between office and family. When a big opportunity knocks, followed by a roadblock, what happened after that was covered in the remaining narration.

Basically, the whole film was concentrated between two plus one character and occasionally supporting cast. As the poster hint, it's not Parker Posey's film, she was only part of it and a famous name among the cast. Though, actors like Amt Schumer and others are in small roles. So the performances were good, with the decent storyline. This is not a famous film, I don't think many had seen it or heard of it. It was more like a television film, the quality wise, especially for the holiday season. I Think it can be watched once with a low expectation, particularly the comedy parts.

6/10