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Fired
At the H.W.L.S HEAD OFFICE in LONDON, the egotistical maniac Joy Mittal the CEO of the company, decides to repair his scandal-ridden work record and prove to himself and his partners that he can, indeed, care for his family and be an able leader in an economic meltdown that effects everyone. He is responsible of firing almost half the employees in London and implement major cut-downs. In the turmoil that follows he decides to sack the manager RUBY, a 29-year-old seductress with whom he has been having an affair that affects his personal as well as his professional life. After a day of ultimate stress Joy finally decides to finish off all his paperwork and stand proud in front of his partners for a board meeting that will definitely change his life. Almost after 5 hours of the firing incident, the final two hours in the office is a stressful event.
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Plot Summary
This film explores the dramatic and often harsh realities faced by workers when their jobs are outsourced to Eastern Europe. It follows a group of loyal employees who find themselves abruptly terminated, forcing them to confront unemployment and the emotional fallout of their sudden redundancy. The narrative delves into their struggles to adapt to a new reality and the impact on their personal lives and families.
Critical Reception
Critically, 'Fired' garnered attention for its realistic portrayal of job displacement and its emotional depth. While not a blockbuster, it resonated with audiences experiencing similar economic anxieties. Critics often highlighted the performances and the film's handling of a sensitive social issue, though some found its pacing occasionally slow.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its empathetic portrayal of characters facing job loss.
Noted for its realistic depiction of the economic impact of outsourcing.
Some found the film's narrative to be somewhat predictable.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available, but general sentiment suggests appreciation for the film's relatable themes of job insecurity and its focus on the human cost of economic changes.
Fun Fact
The film was noted for its authentic depiction of the anxieties surrounding globalization and job outsourcing, reflecting a significant socio-economic concern of the early 2010s.
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