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Bad Boss

Original title: Demoted
  • 2011
  • R
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
2.2K
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Sean Astin, David Cross, and Michael Vartan in Bad Boss (2011)
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What goes around comes around for a pair of prank-playing tire salesmen (Astin and Vartan) who find themselves placed in secretarial jobs by their put-upon boss (Cross).What goes around comes around for a pair of prank-playing tire salesmen (Astin and Vartan) who find themselves placed in secretarial jobs by their put-upon boss (Cross).What goes around comes around for a pair of prank-playing tire salesmen (Astin and Vartan) who find themselves placed in secretarial jobs by their put-upon boss (Cross).

  • Director
    • J.B. Rogers
  • Writers
    • Dan Callahan
    • Adam Ellison
  • Stars
    • Michael Vartan
    • Sean Astin
    • David Cross
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • J.B. Rogers
    • Writers
      • Dan Callahan
      • Adam Ellison
    • Stars
      • Michael Vartan
      • Sean Astin
      • David Cross
    • 13User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Michael Vartan
    Michael Vartan
    • Rodney McAdams
    Sean Astin
    Sean Astin
    • Mike
    David Cross
    David Cross
    • Ken Castro
    Celia Weston
    Celia Weston
    • Jane
    Sara Foster
    Sara Foster
    • Jennifer
    Ron White
    Ron White
    • Earl Frank
    Constance Zimmer
    Constance Zimmer
    • Elizabeth Holland
    Patrick St. Esprit
    Patrick St. Esprit
    • JR Daniels
    Cleo King
    Cleo King
    • Betty
    Jill Bartlett
    Jill Bartlett
    • Tina
    Cathy Shim
    Cathy Shim
    • Olivia
    Jay Johnston
    Jay Johnston
    • Kline
    George Back
    • O'Donnell
    Robert Klein
    Robert Klein
    • Bob Farrell
    Billy West
    Billy West
    • Robert Reilly
    Arcadiy Golubovich
    • Coffee Shop Employee
    Theo Williamson
    • Sales Associate
    Ruth Crawford
    • Mike's Mom
    • Director
      • J.B. Rogers
    • Writers
      • Dan Callahan
      • Adam Ellison
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    User reviews13

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    7robertjford83

    Surprise Hit

    I was not expecting much from this movie but it is fantastic! It reminds me of Office Space, and I'm surprised this is not a cult classic, as it is hilarious in parts.

    Demoted's premise is fairly obvious, it revolves around the two protagonists, Mike & Rodney, who are believable and do a fine job. But for me, Kenny ("it's Ken!") steals the show. All the best jokes/ scenarios were based around him, and I would say he is the best casting of the movie.

    The jokes do slow down/ wear thin in places, and some characters/ scenes I question their inclusion. I think with a better script, Demoted could have been an absolute belter, but as it is, it's still a top notch comedy. I'm giving it 7/10. Perfect to watch when you've had a bad day at the office!
    8zo-74838

    A good workplace comedy

    This film is billed as a comedy, and it is a funny film. I didn't think it deserved some of the low ratings it has been given. There were many laugh-out-loud moments for me. I'd say, relax, watch this movie, and enjoy yourself.
    6cosmo_tiger

    A funny over-the-top "Office Space" type movie that is worth watching. Predictable and not original but still funny. I say B.

    "From now until the end of time today and everyday shall be know as secretaries day!" Mike (Astin) and Rodney (Vartan) are the best salesmen and Treadstone tire, and they know it. Being rude to everyone has become standard fare until their boss dies. When Ken Castro (Cross), who has been the brunt of their jokes, takes over he immediately demotes them to secretaries. The two realize how they have been and begin to change their ways. I will start by saying that I liked this movie and laughed quite a bit but this is also nothing amazing at all. Very predictable and pretty much a no substance movie but it is worth watching and I liked it. Think "Office Space" but a step above on the absurd scale. There really is nothing to say about this as there is really nothing to it but I again liked it and I think it is worth checking out. Overall, if you liked "Office Space" you will like this. This are worse ways to spend an hour and a half. I give it a B.
    8stevepat99

    Delivers the kind of laughs we need right now!

    Truly bad comedies with horrid acting, bad scripts, faux humor or worse 100% toilet humor are all too common. Enter 'Demoted. Saw the trailer which out of the gate looked to be a funny tale of fish out of water as two top salesman at the Treadline Tire Co. are demoted, by their arch rival, to mere office secretaries.

    Having verbally abused the secretarial staff for years our 'heroes' slowly, over time, give this movie 'heart' as they see how the 'other side' lives and works. For example, they were clueless to the fact that women are never promoted to the sales force. That as well as the issue of 'unions' and workers rights blend well as the two 'fish' learn the ways of the pond. The new evil 'boss' Ken Castro is played in awesome fashion by David Cross.

    Humor meets 'heart' as our bumpkins are determined to teach a 300+ pound secretary to jog! The toilet/plumbing scene is hilarious. Yes, crude references abound but do not overshadow the mostly funny and heart felt script. Good acting all around. This is one madcap sales force you will enjoy meeting.
    5paul_haakonsen

    Some tires just doesn't spring a leak...

    Well, "Demoted" wasn't bad, but it wasn't a whole lot of laughs either. That being said, then it must be said that the movie was actually good, nonetheless, as it had a very nice and warming story to tell.

    "Demoted" is about top sales guys Mike (played by Sean Astin) and Rodney (played by Michael Vartan) working at Treadline Tires, and they are living the sweet, easy life, that is up until their boss drops dead from a heart attack, and the office 'joke' Ken Castro (played by David Cross) takes over the company. The two head ponchos find themselves demoted to secretaries, and have to deal with being lower on the corporate ranking of Treadline Tires.

    Initially, I had expected more laughs from this movie, but still, I was thoroughly entertained, as the storyline was great and well executed. And the movie had some really nicely drawn out characters with lots of personality and variety. It was sort of a movie that goes to prove that the 'underdog' can achieve great things as well, and you don't have to be at the very top of the corporate line in order to be successful or in order to make a difference.

    "Demoted" had some nice performances by the various actors and actresses. I personally enjoyed seeing David Cross in the role of Ken Castro, he was just great and really brought some great comedy to the movie.

    As for a comedy of this caliber, then "Demoted" really doesn't bring anything new to the genre, nor does it play out anything that haven't been seen before. So it is basically straight out of the drawer material here. But it does work out well enough, especially if you enjoy these types of comedies.

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    • Trivia
      The film takes place in Detroit. Real Detroit television station WJBK (FOX 2) covered the secretary strike, and Kenny is shown reading real Detroit newspaper the Detroit Free Press.
    • Goofs
      Earl smokes in his office. The film takes place in Detroit and smoking in all workplaces was banned in Michigan in 2009.
    • Soundtracks
      Harden Up
      Performed By Madison Haze

      Written by A. Thorne and Mike Newport

      Courtesy of Native Tongue Music

      By arrangement with Sugaroo!

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    • Release date
      • September 10, 2012 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Demoted
    • Filming locations
      • Inkster, Michigan, USA
    • Production companies
      • Flipzide Studios
      • Parallel Media
      • Reflection Pictures
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      1 hour 34 minutes
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