Waiting
Waiting

Movie spotlight

Waiting

2009
Movie
20 min
Bosnian

A girl – while taking a walk through the centre – discovers something very strange about the people of Sarajevo. They seem like lifeless ’zombies’, they only come alive for a few seconds to perform a little scene written down for them. She takes it as a joke first and fools around until she comes across someone with a paper: „Kill her!” written on it.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes52%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users69%
Director: Rob McKittrickGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of slacker employees at the Shenaniganz restaurant endure their monotonous jobs, dealing with quirky customers and eccentric co-workers. The film follows their daily lives, highlighting their humorous antics, petty rivalries, and aspirations beyond the restaurant floor. It captures the essence of mundane service industry life with a comedic twist.

Critical Reception

Waiting received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its crude humor and ensemble cast, while others found its jokes repetitive and uninspired. Audiences generally responded more favorably, appreciating its relatable portrayal of service industry struggles and its over-the-top comedic situations.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp and often hilarious dialogue, capturing the essence of restaurant staff banter.

  • Criticized for relying heavily on gross-out humor and lacking a substantial plot.

  • The ensemble cast's chemistry is a significant highlight for many reviewers.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a funny and relatable look into the lives of restaurant workers, enjoying the crude humor and the chaotic atmosphere. Some viewers felt the humor was occasionally too much or that the plot was thin, but the overall sentiment was positive, with many appreciating its candid portrayal of the service industry.

Fun Fact

The film is set in the fictional restaurant 'Shenaniganz,' which was inspired by the real-life chain of restaurant-entertainment establishments, but it was not filmed at an actual chain location.

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