Movie Thoughts by Allison & Lisa

Waiting… is a fine fine film to be enjoyed by anyone who has ever been in the food service industry. Oh, and Ryan Reynolds is super hot, a little sleezy but super hot. He reminds me of the older bartender at my college bar. While Frank had no business being with all the youngin's he was most definately in his element. This is the angle of Monty – hot Ryan Reynolds (damn you Alanis!).

The corporate restaurant is also the perfect backdrop for the day in the life film – so much can happen in that one shift and with all the different types of people passing through as staff there's such a rich variety to draw upon. Another film that attempted this first day at the restaurant, In the Weeds, lacked the low-brow humor that is natural to the environment. Plus Waiting delivered the best front of house and back of house that I've seen in a long time.

Sure the script wasn't all the original (although working in the phrase "it's like being the smartest kid with Down Syndrome" is a flash of genius), the direction wasn't earth shattering, and the acting was, well, it was natural – I'm betting most of these folks did their time at TGI Friday's and Appleby's.

I give this film the following report- Rent as a new release/Buy it (especially if you've romantised your own days in the industry, this will give you your fix without having to re-ingnite your bunions)