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The Bottom Line
In this era of corporate take-overs and downsizing, a movie like "In Good Company" really resonates with audiences of all ages.
A young, inexperienced but highly motivated newcomer steps in and replaces an older employee who doesn't have quite as much enthusiam for the job after years of service in this touching romantic comedy starring Dennis Quaid, Topher Grace, and Scarlett Johansson.
Pros
- Interesting, timely premise
- It's fun to see Topher Grace square off with Dennis Quaid
- Decent collection of bonus features
Cons
- I wasn't sold on the chemistry between Scarlett Johansson and Topher Grace
Description
- Deleted scenes with optional commentary by director Paul Weitz
- 7 short featurettes on the stars, the location, and the story of "In Good Company"
- Commentary by director Paul Weitz and actor Topher Grace
- DVD RELEASE DATE: May 10, 2005
Guide Review - "In Good Company" DVD Review
Dennis Quaid stars as Dan Foreman - husband, father, and hard-working head of ad sales for a major sports magazine. Foreman's got a daughter (played by Scarlett Johansson) in college, a pregnant wife, and a job he loves doing. Overall he's a pretty happy guy. But Dan's world is about to spin out of control.
A massive conglomerate buys the magazine where he works and a new young hotshot (Topher Grace) is put in place to head up sales, effectively kicking Dan down into a supporting position. He can't quit because he's got too many bills to pay and a new baby on the way, so he has to reluctantly settle into the role of 'wingman.' And if the situation at work isn't enough to stress him out, it seems his college-aged daughter has taken up with the one guy who should be totally off-limits - Dan's new boss.