Price Check
Price Check

Price Check

2012Movie92 minEnglish

A middle aged, middle class, former music industry executive with a stay-at-home wife and son toils away at a supermarket chain. When a new high energy boss enters the company, she increases his fortunes and responsibilities while also creating tension in both his professional and personal life.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic57/100
Director: Michael WalkerGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A stressed-out, forty-something mother becomes obsessed with finding the perfect organic banana for her picky son, leading her down a surreal rabbit hole of consumerism and existential dread. As her quest escalates, her seemingly mundane grocery shopping trip transforms into a darkly comedic exploration of modern anxieties and societal pressures. The film follows her increasingly bizarre encounters and internal struggles as she grapples with her desires and the absurdity of her situation.

Critical Reception

Price Check received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who often praised its quirky humor and Parker Posey's performance, while some found its pacing and narrative a bit uneven. Audiences were generally receptive to its offbeat take on relatable suburban anxieties.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp, observational humor and its exploration of consumer culture.
  • Parker Posey's performance is frequently highlighted as a standout element.
  • Some critics noted a lack of narrative propulsion in the latter half of the film.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film is not readily available, but general audience reception leaned towards appreciating its unique comedic style and thematic depth.

Fun Fact

The film was noted for its surreal and almost Lynchian undertones despite its suburban setting, creating a unique blend of comedy and unease.

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Reno

**Middle class family, job, promotion, stress free life, and fall and rise.** I agree with the majority that this is not the best film, but not bad either. The problem with it was the slow start and slow middle part, but the final act wa...