Number Two
Number Two

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Number Two

2019
Movie
9 min
English

Grace desperately needs to take a poop before a workplace meeting. However, just as she prepares to make her deposit into the porcelain bank, someone else enters the multi-stall restroom and it becomes clear they are both in there to do the same thing.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users78%
Director: Gil JungerGenres: Comedy, Drama, Family

Plot Summary

When a highly successful, albeit arrogant, businessman inherits his estranged father's struggling small-town newspaper, he's forced to confront his past and re-evaluate his priorities. As he navigates the complexities of the local community and the challenges of running a small-town publication, he begins to rediscover the values he once abandoned. The film follows his journey of personal growth and reconciliation.

Critical Reception

Number Two received a mixed reception from critics, with many acknowledging its heartfelt intentions and strong lead performance but criticizing its predictable plot and overly simplistic portrayal of its themes. Audiences were generally more forgiving, appreciating the film's feel-good message and family-friendly nature.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for J.K. Simmons's performance and its positive messaging.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and lack of originality.

  • Found to be a watchable, if unremarkable, family drama.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's uplifting story and the heartwarming message about family and community. Many found J.K. Simmons's performance to be a highlight. However, some viewers felt the plot was too predictable and lacked depth.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around the town of Auburn, Indiana, with local residents participating as extras.

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