Sweet and Salty Office
Sweet and Salty Office

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Sweet and Salty Office

2018
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Korean

Do Eun Soo is a single woman in her 30s who lives a mundane life as an office worker, trying to get through tough times calmly with all the office survival skills she learnt through the years. Her predictable day-to-day life soon gets swept up in an office romance, with the arrival of a handsome new co-worker and a long-time colleague's sudden change of demeanor towards her. She deals with the challenges in her work and love life by finding comfort in delicious food.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users65%
Director: Kevin SmithGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A group of former convenience store employees reunite years later for a chaotic and nostalgic trip down memory lane. Facing modern-day challenges and unresolved past conflicts, they attempt to recapture the carefree days of their youth. The film blends humor with moments of genuine reflection on friendship and the passage of time.

Critical Reception

Sweet and Salty Office received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the humor to be repetitive and the plot lacking substance. Audiences familiar with Kevin Smith's earlier work were divided, with some appreciating the nostalgic elements while others felt it didn't live up to past films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics noted a reliance on dated humor and a lack of fresh ideas.

  • Some viewers appreciated the return of familiar characters and the nostalgic tone.

  • The film was often criticized for its predictable plot and underdeveloped themes.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a split opinion, with many enjoying the callbacks to earlier films and the chemistry between the cast. However, a significant portion of viewers found the movie to be too similar to previous installments and lacking in originality.

Fun Fact

The film was initially conceived as a direct sequel to 'Clerks' but evolved into a standalone story with similar themes and characters.

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TMDB Reviews

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ParkMin

ParkMin

It's surprising this drama managed to go on for 10 full episodes considering the bulk of its content. The drama had a sloppy poor blend of workplace setting, food and a love triangle. The office related events were the worst as these were e...