Fresh
There's more to Stephen Belber's debut than just manufactured whimsy, not least a wise and witty script, and some beautifully sketched side characters supporting two reliably charming leads.
Tom Huddlestone, Time Out
Management
Some moments just feel right.
2009 · 1h 34m · R
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Stephen Belber
Overview
A traveling art saleswoman tries to shake off a flaky motel manager who falls for her and won't leave her alone.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
47%
Tomatometer
Rotten
You watch Management thinking of the comedy Aniston and Zahn could have made, and wishing you were watching that movie instead.
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
Rotten
Random weirdness aside, Belber telegraphs this story arc from Sue's first drop-in to Podunk. Message received. No surprises here.
Troy Melhus, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Fresh
The trademark hitch in Aniston's line delivery is an effective shorthand for taking a leap of faith. In the case of both her character and her career, Management represents an admirable choice.
Joe Williams, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Fresh
Management has two things going for it: Steve Zahn and Jennifer Aniston. Luckily, those are two very good things.
Tom Long, Detroit News
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