Ryan K. Mega Misogynist Film of the Moment: In the Company of Men 3 11 2009I just watched one of the worst movies ever. I share my opinion only because I want you to watch it as well and see if you relate or if you are repulsed. Some of you might've seen it before. The title sounded familiar and its for that reason that I let the movie take my evening away from me. There was an award given to the filmmaker. It was released in 1997. I usually don't blast movies because they are supposed to leave you in a mood. The director and writer don't do a good job of portraying the comedy to this dark comedy though, and as a result it comes off as a serious film, and leaves a bad taste in the viewers mouth. Do not let your girlfriends watch this movie. It will only add to the man hate already happening. This is fuel to the fire. That said, if you do watch it, try to figure out which of the two guys you are more like, Chad or Howard, and get back at me.I might have to start a new column where I share these discoveries with you. This is an insult to misogynists everywhere. Not approved.In The Company Of Men----Ryan Mega sexdrugsmoney.com

PragTritone Others seem to have categorized this film as a black comedy. Perhaps I'm not clear on the definition of a black comedy, but I don't understand why ANYTHING in this movie is funny.Chad's character is detestable and sadistic--although, sadly, probably a realistic portrayal of some people in the world. This movie is a drama pure and simple. I don't see any satire, just a brutal, Hobbesian, Machiavellian, portrayal of corporate life and love as a "game".Howard's character suffers a kind of ironic fate. He seeks to feel better about his own suffering and losses in love by gratuitously hurting another. In the end, he is the one who is again suffering. I suppose this might be considered satire, but I don't really see it.For those who disagree, please be sure to provide a definition of "black comedy" as well as any examples of scenes you think are "funny". Thanks.

tonysx In the Company of Men is an incredibly disturbing exploration of men, woman, relationships, race, and corporate America. Neil LaBute's debut film as writer and director was billed as an independent dark comedy but may just as well been a Monster Movie. Chad played by Aaron Eckhart is one of the most haunting characters ever put on film. He is no creature or serial killer however but far more frightening. Chad is a good-looking, successful, charismatic, businessman who has absolutely no regard for anything or anyone in his life. Eckhart's portrayal is extremely convincing. You believe him when he is trying to be sincere and are sickened when he reveals his true nature. The film takes place when Chad and his introvert friend and coworker, Howard, have to go away on business to a small town for 6 weeks. Chad having just gone through a break up along with Howard decides the two should simultaneously date an innocent unsuspecting woman while on the trip. After they both win her over they will break her heart and go back to their normal lives with the satisfaction of hurting a woman the way they have been hurt. Chad finds the perfect candidate almost immediately in the quite pretty deaf girl Christine at their temporary office. The plot seems so translucent at this point. The two will obviously start to have real feelings for Christine, she will find out about the game they were playing and leave them before ultimately realizing she really loved one of them and then they will kiss on a beach in the last shot. Sounds like a job for Zack Efron and Hillary Duff. Fortunately this film is not all the way it seems. There is layer after layer of development. The friends and their disgusting plot of misogyny is only the surface of this film and without revealing any details it is far from the happy ending I expected. The film delves into the world of corporate America and the class and racial structure of business. The employees shown on the "big project" are white males and the lone young black businessman is forced into a brutally humiliating act to prove his worth. The women are secretaries or typists. It is also fitting that the company and there actual area of business is never even mentioned. The filmmakers disclose no details on the project or even the locations. This story isn't meant to show a small minority of a certain type of company or employee but a broad depiction of the structure of American business. Neil LaBute is brutally effective in this film and it should not be missed.

Panterken This is going to sound strange but...you will not like this film! Is it a terrible film? No, but there are no (or almost no) characters we can empathize with. The film that closest resembles this one is 'American Psycho'. Both films about Sociopaths=basically a hollow shell of a man. No emotions at all. I will certainly not ever watch this movie again, since it really made me sick at times (it's disturbing). I do have some complaints: the budget was really low and it shows. It's one of the cheapest looking color films I've ever seen. Really hard on the eyes. Also the acting...far from decent.I guess this film gets such a high score because for the budget...it's a pretty amazing film. But out of that context...it's a very mediocre film, based on good writing.I wouldn't recommend it. Watch Labute's 'The Shape Of Things' instead. Similar but much better IMO. And American Psycho is also much much better.5/10