Waiting [R/Unrated]

[R/Unrated]
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DVD Release Date: February 7, 2006

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Director: Rob McKittrick
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Anna Faris, Justin Long, David Koechner, Luis Guzman, Dane Cook
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Depending on who you consult, being considered among movies such as National Lampoon’s Van Wilder, Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle, and The American Pie Franchise can either be a compliment or an insult. This genre, which has become widely accepted amongst older high school-ers and college students alike in recent years, tends to aim to please this particular demographic as anyone younger shouldn’t be allowed to watch and most who are older would probably consider any and all of the movies that make up said genre to be nothing more than gross-out and immature humor, and rightfully so, as for every Van Wilder and American Pie, there are several Sorority Boys and 40 Days and 40 Nights, and for every Harold & Kumar there is a Dude, Where’s My Car. With that being said, even the greatest and most loved of these movies would be hard pressed to win anything other than a moonman at the MTV Movie Awards, which should actually be considered a positive more than anything, as this MTV generation is exactly that which such movies market to.

Waiting takes a fresh approach to this genre, as the story takes place in a single workday at “ShenaniganZ” restaurant, where the staff and Monty (Ryan Reynolds – National Lampoon’s Van Wilder, Just Friends) in particular, is giving a training session to a newly recruited waiter. Throughout the course of the day, there is enough gross-out humor to give anyone reason enough to never want to “mess with people who handle your food” again (After all, it is the cardinal rule of eating out!). While there are several relationships that are either developing or faltering throughout the movie, all of the main character’s individual storylines take a backseat for the most part, as this comes off as more of an ensemble piece than anything else. For the most part, this approach works as the movie doesn’t really require any heavy thinking or contemplating to go on. The only storyline that consistently feels worthwhile throughout the film would be the progression of head waiter, Dean (Justin Long – Dodgeball). However, many of the characters are capable of greater development (considering the genre, it’s quite obvious), with Monty, who finds himself attracted to girls much younger than him, to a fault even, head cook, Raddimus (Louis Guzman – Anger Management, Carlito’s Way), is just as much obsessed with getting his girlfriend in the sack as he is showing off his genetelia, and Serena (Ana Faris – Scary Movie, Just Friends), who continues to maintain dissension with Monty due to past relations. Among the other zany and one-dimensional characters, the restaurant manager, Dan (David Koechner – Anchorman), tend to offer some of the more quotable one-liners throughout the film.

While the gross-out humor may be a bit much for most, Waiting has the makings of a true cult classic, in the same sense as many of the hit 80’s high school movies, and more recently, the aforementioned Harold & Kumar. While a bit overboard at times in the moments where excessively rude customers consequently have their food treated in the most unsanitary of instances, and more evidentially, with “The Game.” If a fan of the genre, Waiting is definitely recommended, for all others, unless having spent years as a waiter/waitress, I wouldn’t expect to find much hear worth savoring.

 

Special Features: Disc 1 – Deleted scenes and alternate takes allow for prolonged entertainment for those craving more at the conclusion of the film. A soundtrack preview samples three of the songs found on the original motion picture soundtrack. “That Little Extra” documentary offers rather interesting insight into the writers/producers of the film and how they came to create the comedy.

Disc 2 – “The Works” is a collaboration of cast and crew side commentaries, discussing what they thought of the film, what it was like working on the film, what experiences they have had in regards to working at restaurants. This is rather entertaining and insightful as is the “That Little Extra” featurette on the first disc. Feature-length telestrator commentary offers a rather unique feature-length crew commentary, unconventional in the way it pauses the film while continuing commentary, pointing out important facts by use of telestrator. “Sending It Back: The Real Dish on Waiting Tables” offers a realistic, yet interesting perspective in regards to waiting at restaurants. Side Dishes: Cast commentaries offered for character-specific scenes, followed by what seem to be audition shoots.

 

– Christopher Griffin