The Secret of My Success
Brantley Foster, a well-educated kid from Kansas, has always dreamed of making it big in New York, but once in New York, he learns that jobs - and girls - are hard to get. When Brantley visits his uncle, Howard Prescott, who runs a multi-million-dollar company, he is given a job in the company's mail room.
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Plot Summary
A young, ambitious man from Kansas named Brantley "Brant" Booth moves to New York City with dreams of making it big in the financial world. After facing numerous rejections, he lands a low-level mailroom job at a major corporation. Using his quick wit and ingenuity, Brant poses as a high-ranking executive to impress the company's CEO and win the affection of a beautiful colleague, navigating a complex web of corporate intrigue and personal deception.
Critical Reception
The Secret of My Success was a commercial success, capitalizing on Michael J. Fox's popularity following the television series 'Family Ties'. Critics were generally lukewarm, often finding the plot predictable and the humor broad, though Fox's charisma was frequently praised as a saving grace.
What Reviewers Say
- Michael J. Fox's undeniable charm is the film's strongest asset.
- The plot relies on predictable tropes and a somewhat flimsy premise.
- Despite its flaws, it offers lighthearted entertainment and a satisfying rags-to-riches story.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the movie to be a fun and entertaining watch, appreciating Michael J. Fox's performance and the escapist nature of the story. Some viewers found the plot a bit silly or dated, but overall it was viewed as a solid comedy.
Fun Fact
Michael J. Fox's character, Brantley Booth, uses the alias 'Carlton Whitfield' when pretending to be a high-ranking executive, a name that was inspired by a character in the classic film 'All About Eve'.
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