Waiting

Waiting is one of those comedies that only comes around every 15 years or so that changes the game. Sure, great comedies still come out, but movies like Waiting raise the bar. Without Waiting, we may never have gotten The Hangover. Think about that. This movie is brilliant in several aspects. It's a stupid inside look at the waitstaff and kitchen staff of a "Fridays-esq" restaurant called "Shenanigans", which was the original title of the film. Not many people know that, but Lisa and I saw a preview of it in the theater and it said coming to a theater near you this October, "Shenanigans." I don't know why they would change the name for the release, but they did. The realm of characters in the film is so vast, it's hard to get into, because I won't be able to stop. The wait staff is comprised of the ever great Ryan Reynolds. He plays Monty , the cockiest and best of all the waiters. The most uncomfortable scene in the whole film involves Monty and his Mother eating lunch together having a conversation about safe sex. It is quite unnerving, but so funny. His best friend, Dean (Justin Long) is lost in his life. The bus boys are a couple of "white teenage gangstas" who add some good comic scenes. Then there's Bishop. Bishop is a forty something black man who does nothing all day except to play counselor and shrink to any of the staff who needs advice. The movie is pretty cliche' up until the point that the greatest game ever invented is introduced. "The Penis Showing Game" (Rules listed above). The movie may be about Dean and his struggle with future life choices, but really it's about this hilarious game in which men try to surprise other men by showing their junk. It is the first film I remember seeing man parts on screen. Since Waiting, several movies have put pointless genitalia scenes in the middle of the film. Why? It's funny to look at, and it's shock humor. This was Ryan Reynolds breakout film as one of the sexiest funny men in Hollywood, and his career has continued to rise since this film. The entire film takes place over the course of 1 day. Who would think we could be entertained by a movie surrounding a restaurant wait staff? Whoever they were, they were correct. What was great about this was the involvement of the kitchen staff. Kitchen manager Raddimus (Luis Guzman) is hilarious. Not only did he start the game, but he convinces his girlfriend , way hotter than him, to have sex with him in the bathroom by saying three little words, "Come on baby". (Great scene. Does not work in reality.) This is Dane Cook's best movie, probably because he doesn't have many lines. (Seriously though, Mr. Brooks really shows that Dane Cook can act.) Not only is the movie comedic genius, but it teaches us a few things. That's right, it's a learning movie. It teaches us, A: Don't be a Bitch/Dick to the people who handle your food; B: Don't go to a restaurant 5 minutes before they close and order a three course meal; and C: Don't send your food back for any reason!!! After you watch this, you will think about it the first time you go out afterward. Before watching Waiting I had no intentions or thought of showing my man bits to anyone other than my wife. I still don't, but if I worked at a place with such a game, I must admit, I would most likely participate. I recently introduced this raunch fest to my mother in law and she LHAO throughout. These are the windows I open for people. Why do men only play this game? Watch and you'll see. In the end Dean realizes what he needs to do and the rest is just one big party involving underage girls, whippets, beer, and "The Goat." 

Quote of the film

Monty: How would you like your steak cooked?

Old Old Lady: Oh, I don't know. I just want a warm pink center.

Monty: Don't we all dear.


NBM rates Waiting - Phenomenal

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