Office space edition

Instead, they resonate with truth and quiet amusement. Usually I criticize films that lack coherent stories, but in the case of Office Space , I feel the opposite. The flick works best when it lacks any real narrative.

The film offers a veritable catchphrase factory as we meet all of the personalities at the company. Once the formal plot kicks into motion, though, the flick starts to sag. In its initial half, it takes more of a Seinfeld line. As we watch Peter succeed at work due to his unusual behavior, it strongly echoes the Seinfeld in which George prospered when he did the opposite of his usual instincts.

This gets lost along the way as the movie digs into its criminal caper elements. The characters feel less real and the situations lack the same punch. Space needs more of that and less of a criminal caper. Everywhere you look, we see Pepsi ads or Pepsi products. Joanna drinks what appears to be the same giant Pepsi coming and going from a party!

They should retitle the flick Pepsi Presents Office Space. Even with those negatives, I still think Office Space succeeds. The first half engenders enough good will to make the second half tolerable.

Sharpness was consistently inconsistent. Parts of the movie demonstrated good definition and delineation, while others came across as awfully mushy and soft. I noticed no jagged edges or shimmering, but source flaws caused distractions. Throughout the movie, I witnessed a mix of specks and marks. As expected, the film displayed low-key colors.

This was a drab palette with very few lively tones. I thought they were a bit muddier than they should be even given the design choices, but the hues were generally acceptable. Blacks tended to be somewhat flat, while shadows were decent. Some low-light shots seemed slightly dense, but most were fine. This was a watchable but mediocre image. To my surprise, the Dolby Digital 5. Make no mistake: much of the mix remained restrained. However, the audio managed to become involving on occasion.

A few musical numbers filled the spectrum well, and some of the showier sequences like Peter's dreams opened up matters nicely. The surrounds added enough to make them useful. No issues with audio quality emerged. Speech was consistently natural and crisp, and I noticed no signs of edginess.

Music demonstrated pretty good dynamics. Some of the rap tunes used the subwoofer well, and the tracks were always nicely represented.

Effects tended to be subdued, but the louder bits scored. Again, those usually popped up in dreams, and they boasted deep bass. Return details This item can be returned to any Target store or Target. This item must be returned within 30 days of the in-store purchase, ship date or online order pickup. See return policy for details. See the return policy for complete information. More to consider. Doubtfire DVD. Featured products. From the manufacturer Loading, please wait Show more.

Write a review. Verified purchases. Vickie - 4 years ago , Verified purchaser. It was purchased as a gift. You guys were the only local store that still carried this title.

Helpful Not helpful Report review. Hauberk - 4 years ago , Verified purchaser. Classic comedy! If you've ever worked in an office, you'll find much to relate to! Get top deals, latest trends, and more. Email address. Sign up. About Target Careers. Email Signup. Target Brands. Advertise with Us. Bullseye Shop. Target's Coronavirus Response. Corporate Responsibility. Investor Relations. Help Target Help. Track Orders. Contact Us.