MoPoshy Absolutely brilliant

Afouotos Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

HottWwjdIam There is just so much movie here. For some it may be too much. But in the same secretly sarcastic way most telemarketers say the phrase, the title of this one is particularly apt.

Sameer Callahan It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

HelenMary This is the sort of film you aren't surprised if it goes straight to DVD or is made for TV, it's a slow starter, low budget style and rather basic. The premise doesn't really make any sense, at the start, in the real world, and if it was anyone other than Jennifer Aniston and Steve Zahn in the main roles I don't think it would have been at all believable. I got the impression from this that Aniston was just collecting her pay cheque and as another reviewer stated it really is Zahn's film - with honourable mention to the wonderful Fred Ward and Woody Harrelson. Again, if the simple naïve acting was done by anyone other than Zahn, I think viewers would consider it to be empty but he brings a gravitas to it as he is known for being such a talent.The film is predictable to a certain extent, but does play out with a degree of satisfaction. The film certainly improves half way through, up until that point I didn't really see much positive as it was too slow and silly. As the characters mature, especially Zahn, and Harrelson makes an appearance to add some conflict, the story picks up pace and I found myself sitting up a bit and paying more attention. The film unravels into a quite sweet philosophical and convincing romcom. A few laugh out loud moments but the film is more amusing than comical, and evolves into quite a touching story. Not one I'd see again, perhaps, but one I don't regret seeing.

Katie I borrowed this DVD from the store to watch with my friend. We thought it would be a nice romantic comedy, just a simple Saturday night film. It was impossible to watch! I had never ever started watching a film that was so boring and predictable that I had to turn it off half way through... It started off with your usual boy meets girl story. And that was it. No interesting twists, no LOL moments (it was supposed to be a comedy as well). It just a boring film that I do not recommend to anyone... Jennifer Aniston did the best performance she could with the material that she had but there is just nothing else I can say that is positive about this film.

meeza What a massive case of mismanagement have I just witnessed! It was upon viewing the independent film "Management" starring Steve Zahn & Jennifer Aniston. Zahn plays Mike, an Arizona motel night manager who falls for hotel guest Sue portrayed by Aniston. Mike madly falls for Sue. After a grab-butt session and a spontaneous quickie with Sue in the motel, Mike puts on his stalker hat and travels unannounced to Maryland (where she resides) to capture her heart. What follows is more unauthentic delirium a la stalker in the day & night. Fellows, if you want to capture a lady's heart, please do not be like Mike. He is the King of Stalkatar! Writer-Director Stephen Belber must have been insane to think that the film product he developed here could be taken seriously. Let's just say that Mr. Belberfear was inflicted with a case of "over the top" directorial & screenplay syndrome. Steve Zahn has had an impressive body of work in portraying quirky supporting roles, but Mr. Zahn's uneven & pretentious performance in "Management" proves that he has problems managing a starring role. Jennifer Aniston was not too shabby, but she herself lately has had problems in managing a lead female performance. Sorry my friend, but you are in an acting slump. Like if Jennifer A. was my real friend. Anyway, back to "Management". Woody Harrelson co-starred as Sue's boyfriend Jango who used to be a hardcore punk rocker. Woody, were you still in Zombieland when you took this role? Not your best work. I can elaborate on more atrocious problems of "Management" but that would mismanage the time I have that could be used instead on writing positive comments about decent films. I have managed to let this movie take 93 minutes out of my life! In lieu of that, "Management" should all be fired! I think we will keep Jen though, she is still a looker. Oh no, looks like Mike the Stalker is rubbing off here. ** Needs Improvement

Chrysanthepop I did not know what to expect of 'Management' but seeing that Steve Zahn and Jennifer Aniston star in it together, I wanted to see it. 'Management' is an unconventional romantic comedy but not the saccharine glossy kind that Hollywood churns out by dozens every year. Belber's film is rather subtle and atmospheric while also character driven. The humour is dry. In a way it reminded me of '500 Days of Summer' in the way it's treated but 'Management' very much tells its own story.Zahn and Aniston form an odd pair which is one of the other things that attracted me towards these movies. I tend to prefer unusual romantic comedies that centre around odd couples formed by a refreshing pair of actors (such as Matthew Perry and Salma Hayek in 'Fools Rush In' or Johnny Depp and Mary Stuart Masterson in 'Benny and Joon'). Zahn is first rate as the goofy motel manager who was once popular. Aniston delivers a restrained performance showing her growth as an actress. Margo Martindale, Woody Harrelson and James Hiroyuki Liao lend fine support.The execution is wonderful. The soundtrack is terrific and the visuals are photogenic and bring about a lyrical feel. They are suitably underused as to not intrude. The editing, cinematography and light effects are well done.Stephen Belber has made a charming and funny little movie. 'Management' is an underrated little gem.