jjstone Review of Clockwatchers

Clockwatchers (1997)

The story is about a woman who applies for a temp job. She is a good example of a statistic in the cubicle world. However, just when she gets comfortable with her current situation, she finds that not only

[5/10 · 21 February 2002]

The title implies just what these people do. The imagery is beautiful. While it mostly takes place in this dull, cramped atmosphere, it is shot from angles giving it an abyss-like stature.

Toni Collette does a great job always at playing the shy martyr of the real world. Parker Posey, (I hope you know by now that she rocks). This film seems to be a great example of the humiliation and dark humor of the monotonous 9-5 lifestyle. Although the pace is slow, it keeps the viewer in suspense just the same. It is a good representation of the thoughts and hopes restrained to the minds of those less capable of making change. Enjoy.