It’s Friday, and Bryce Black has had one of the longest weeks of his life. He’s overworked, tired, stressed, and ready to relax. He gets home, curls up in his cozy bed, and turns on one of his favorite movies.
“Employee of the Month never fails to make me laugh. Its hands down my favorite movie,” says Black. This brilliant comedy takes place in a super store, showcasing a rivalry between two co-workers. Box boy Zack (Dean Cook) has been skating by the past few years but is now motivated by love. In his mind, if he wins employee of the month, he will also win the affections of the beautiful cashier Amy. Head cashier and over achiever Vince (Dax Sheppard) has won eighteen months in a row and is not about to let Zack steal his thunder. Throughout the movie, both employees compete ferociously to win the title.
Employee of the Month is a great movie to watch when you need to unwind. Most people are busy. Going through the motions of life, it seems like they never get a break. Stress piles on, and it becomes harder for them to relax. They should take the time to watch this movie. Laughing is a great way to relieve stress. It reduces anxiety and can even bond people together. Employee of the Month will solicit a lot of laughing. It’s sarcastic tone, dry humor, and over exaggerations are part of what makes it so funny. In one scene, Zack puts Vince’s car up for sale in the store. A customer tries to buy the car for a mere twenty dollars. Vince is furious, but if he does not sell the car the customer will write a complaint preventing Vince from winning. In this hilarious scene, Vince reluctantly sells his car in order to stay in the competition. 
This movie is also so incredible because it takes place in a real-life setting. During this realistic comedy, viewers can connect their own lives to the movie making it more enjoyable. Employee of the Month brings work relationships to light. Most people have befriended or made enemies with their coworkers. These relationships are often flighty, and the only interaction that takes place is at work. This movie overexaggerates these relationships and turns something realistic into something comical.
Another plus is that this movie is only rated PG-13 so it can be enjoyed by people of various ages. Roxanne Webb, a fifty-one-year-old mother of three, says that this is the perfect family movie. “I love to laugh with my kids, and this movie is the perfect way to lift everyone’s spirits.” The more people you watch this movie with the better. Comedy brings people together in a happy and heathy fashion. Research suggests that people who laugh together, last together. So, go grab all your friends, watch this movie, and let it bring you closer together.
The day is almost over, and Bryce’s TV screen illuminates the room. He sinks further into his bed under the covers. His stressful week is finally coming to a close. Employee of the Month is starting, and Bryce laughs his stress away.
So why should you watch this movie?
- Humor is good for your health! Laughing more can reduce stress, improve mood, and even promote heathy relationships.
- This movie can be enjoyed by various audiences. It’s a good movie to watch with both friends and family
- It’s relaxing. This movie is straightforward, and perfect to put on after a long hard day.
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