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Waiting...

Waiting...

2005Movie94 minEnglish

Young employees at Shenaniganz restaurant collectively stave off boredom and adulthood with their antics.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users72%
Director: Rob McKittrickGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

This ensemble comedy dives into the chaotic and often absurd world of restaurant servers at a popular chain restaurant called Shenaniganz. The film follows a group of young employees as they navigate their mundane jobs, deal with eccentric customers, and engage in various workplace antics. It explores themes of loyalty, ambition, and the often-unseen struggles of the service industry.

Critical Reception

Waiting... received a mixed to positive reception from critics and was a moderate commercial success. It was praised for its relatable humor and ensemble cast's chemistry, particularly by audiences familiar with the restaurant industry. However, some critics found the humor to be crude and the plot to be somewhat thin.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relatable humor for those who've worked in food service.
  • The ensemble cast's chemistry is a highlight.
  • Lacks depth and relies heavily on gross-out gags.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciate the film's authentic portrayal of restaurant life and its laugh-out-loud moments, with many finding the humor to be spot-on for those who have experienced the service industry. Some viewers felt the plot was a bit predictable and the humor could be overly juvenile at times.

Fun Fact

Many of the actors, including Ryan Reynolds, Justin Long, and Anna Faris, actually worked in restaurants before their acting careers, which helped them bring a sense of authenticity to their roles.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Great watch, will likely watch again, and do recommend. Granted it's a little raunchy, but it should be somewhat relatable to everyone. This joins a movies like "Clerks" (basically any Kevin Smith movie), and "The Concessionaires Must...
Gimly

Gimly

_Waiting..._ is incredible for three reasons. Firstly, it was one of the films that helped rocket forward the careers of both Ryan Reynolds (_Buried, Deadpool_) and Justin Long (_Accepted, Dodgeball, Jeepers Creepers_). Secondly, it g...