Waiting
Waiting

Movie spotlight

Waiting

2013
Movie
4 min
English

A reflection of different moments within a relationship. The protagonist waits in desperation tormenting her thoughts as the minutes tick by and her partner fails to return.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes59%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users73%
Director: Rob McKittrickGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

The film follows the chaotic lives of employees working at Shenaniganz, a popular restaurant chain. A group of waiters and kitchen staff engage in various pranks, personal dramas, and existential crises as they navigate their dead-end jobs and the eccentric customers they serve. It's a comedic exploration of the unique subculture and bonds formed within the service industry.

Critical Reception

Waiting received a mixed reception from critics, with many praising its raunchy humor and relatable portrayal of restaurant work, while others found its comedy too crude and lacking in substance. Audiences, particularly those with experience in the service industry, often resonated with its depiction of workplace antics and camaraderie.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its hilarious and often crude humor that accurately reflects the service industry.

  • Acknowledged for its ensemble cast's chemistry and comedic timing.

  • Criticized by some for relying too heavily on gross-out jokes and a lack of deeper narrative.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a funny and relatable look at the realities of working in a restaurant, appreciating its crude humor and the camaraderie among the characters. Some viewers felt the humor was occasionally over the top.

Fun Fact

The film's humor is heavily inspired by the real-life experiences of the cast and crew who had previously worked in various restaurant jobs.

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