We Need Answers
We Need Answers is a British television panel game presented by comedians Mark Watson, Tim Key and Alex Horne. The show features a pair of celebrities answering questions which have previously been texted in by the public, or the audience, to 63336, a text message service.
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Plot Summary
A mockumentary short film that follows the eccentric and often bizarre interview process for a job at a mysterious company. The candidates are subjected to increasingly absurd questions and tasks by their enigmatic interviewer, leading to a humorous exploration of corporate absurdity.
Critical Reception
As a short film, 'We Need Answers' garnered attention for its unique humor and its early collaboration between Richard Ayoade and Matt Berry, who would later work together on 'The IT Crowd' and 'Garth Marenghi's Darkplace.' It is often cited as an example of their distinctive comedic styles.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its surreal and dry wit.
- Appreciated for the chemistry between Ayoade and Berry.
- Noted for its absurdist take on corporate culture.
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Fun Fact
The short was created as part of a promotional campaign for the video game 'Deus Ex: Human Revolution', featuring a more surreal and comedic take on the game's themes of corporate conspiracy and augmented reality.
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