
Knows where to find the best weed AND Super Mario Maker levels. Is there something about running a futuristic theme park of resurrected dinosaurs that attracts feckless bosses? With these policies, Wonka should open some movie theaters. Non-discriminatory hiring practices and atomizes obnoxious disruptive children or drowns them in chocolate. Gene Wilder in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: Julia Harris (Jennifer Aniston) in Horrible Bosses: The movie initially paints him as a corporate budget slasher but Baron paves the way for his Boston Globe team to expose sex abuse in the Catholic Church. Marty Baron (Liev Schreiber) in Spotlight: He may be moody and crazy, but there’s a boss who’s willing to run into collapsing buildings to save some employees.īill Lumbergh (Gary Cole) in Office Space: Both are really fine movies that are certainly worth seeing.Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice: THE GOOD BOSS was last year's official Best International Film Oscar submission by Spain somewhat controversially edging out Almodovar's excellent PARALLEL MOTHERS. In the end the cynical capitalist message is that to be a truly 'Good Boss' one only has to think about what benefits only a single person no matter how large the corporation: YOU. The supporting cast is strong with Zeltia Montes' score boosting them along for the ride. Bardem's breezy charisma is clear and ever-present, but, the actor subtly reveals a more steely side. As they accumulate, the story becomes a sly, dark satire. Little details are cleverly dropped in at precisely the right moment. De Aranoa's script and direction are sharp. At first, these seem like petty issues which Blanco can put out without much muss amounting to small nuisances on the way to the next prized plaque in his trophy case. As expected, over those days little fires start popping up: A disgruntled worker (Oscar de la Fuente) is laid off, a pretty new intern (Almudena Amor) catches Blanco's eye, his trusted Production chief (Manolo Solo) is letting his home issues affect his work etc. Within a few days, an official committee will be touring his factory and offices to see if they are worthy. Blanco's company is up for a prestigious industry award. Writer-Director Fernando Leon de Aranoa sets in motion a fairly simple plotline. He's charming, handsome and loves to get up close and personal in all his affairs.


Blanco runs a respected corporation building weight scales. At first glance Blanco (Javier Bardem) seems to check all the boxes and more. What makes for a Good Boss? Successful in business.
