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According to the commentary track on the DVD of the film, the restaurant in the film is a former [[Bennigan's]] restaurant in [[New Orleans, Louisiana|New Orleans]]. Many current Bennigan's locations include the same floorplan, the same multi-colored plates, and similar decor on the walls. It later became a [[Verizon Wireless]] store.{{Fact|date=December 2008}} |
According to the commentary track on the DVD of the film, the restaurant in the film is a former [[Bennigan's]] restaurant in [[New Orleans, Louisiana|New Orleans]]. Many current Bennigan's locations include the same floorplan, the same multi-colored plates, and similar decor on the walls. It later became a [[Verizon Wireless]] store.{{Fact|date=December 2008}} |
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| Waiting... | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Rob McKittrick |
| Written by | Rob McKittrick |
| Produced by | Chris Moore |
| Starring | Ryan Reynolds Anna Faris Justin Long Dane Cook Chi McBride |
| Cinematography | Matthew Irving |
| Edited by | Andy Blumenthal |
| Music by | Adam Gorgoni |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
Release dates | October 7, 2005 |
Running time | 94 min. |
| Country |  |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $3 million |
| Box office | $16,124,543 |
Waiting... (2005) is an American independent film starring Ryan Reynolds, Justin Long and Anna Faris. It was written and directed by Rob McKittrick. McKittrick wrote the screenplay while working as a waiter. Friend and producer Dean Shull, who met McKittrick while he was dining at an Orlando, Florida, T.G.I. Friday's, teamed up with Rob to help make the film. The film is the first effort by McKittrick as a writer–director.
The script was initially sold in a movie deal to Artisan Entertainment, but was released by Lions Gate Entertainment (which purchased Artisan in 2003). Producers Chris Moore and Jeff Balis of Live Planet's Project Greenlight fame also took notice of the project and assisted. The film made over US$6,000,000, more than twice the budget of the movie, in its opening weekend.[citation needed]
Plot
The film focuses on several characters. One of the main protagonists, Dean (Justin Long), has been a waiter for four years since graduating high school. He hasn't earned a degree during his four years at a community college. When Dean learns a former high-school classmate, Chet, now has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, he begins to rethink his seemingly dead-end life. Dean's lecherous friend and co-worker, Monty (Ryan Reynolds), is in the exact same situation, but couldn't care less and has accepted the fact that his future lies with the restaurant, Shenaniganz. While being more concerned with partying and girls, Monty is put in charge of training Mitch (John Francis Daley), a newly hired waiter who never seems to get a word in edgewise. Also working with Dean is Calvin, who despite his good nature can never seem to hang onto a relationship, and Dan, the uptight manager who is grooming Dean as his protege. Rounding out the staff are Natasha, the hostess, sultry bartenders Danielle and Tyla, waitresses Serena, Naomi and Dean's girlfriend Amy, stoner busboys T-Dog and Nick, head chef Raddamus, his crazy deputy Floyd, the disheveled kitchen staff, and the pensive and philosophical dishwasher Bishop.
The waiters preoccupy themselves with endless gossip, complaining about the customers, seeking covert revenge on particularly rude patrons, and playing a special kind of game which involves flashing genitalia at a fellow worker. Each employee has his or her own problems and stories, which are interwoven with the ebb and flow of business.
Minutes before the restaurant closes, however, Chet and his girlfriend come in for dinner and leave Dean a tip worth $68.91. This prompts Dean to quit his job (turning down an assistant manager position that Dan offered him at the beginning of the film) and seek a more promising future.
When the shift ends, the staff head to a party at Monty and Dean's house. At the party, Monty is able to resist having sex with the underage Natasha (although he says that they will have sex the following Wednesday, when she will be 18), Calvin's relationship problems begin to improve, and Mitch bashes most members of the staff after being constantly interrupted throughout the day. He concludes by giving them all The Goat from the "Penis-Showing Game," for which Monty declares him a god and swears his undying allegiance to him. The film ends with the staff talking about the incident with Mitch, Dan showing up at a disgruntled customers' house after Natasha gave him the wrong address to the party, and the hip-hop music video debut of Nick and T-Dog.
Cast
| Role | Actor |
|---|---|
| Monty | Ryan Reynolds |
| Serena | Anna Faris |
| Dean | Justin Long |
| Dan | David Koechner |
| Raddimus | Luis Guzmán |
| Bishop | Chi McBride |
| Mitch | John Francis Daley |
| Amy | Kaitlin Doubleday |
| Calvin | Robert Patrick Benedict |
| Naomi | Alanna Ubach |
| Natasha | Vanessa Lengies |
| T-Dog | Max Kasch |
| Nick | Andy Milonakis |
| Floyd | Dane Cook |
| Danielle | Jordan Ladd |
| Tyla | Emmanuelle Chriqui |
| Monty's Mom | Wendie Malick |
Production notes
McKittrick often credits Kevin Smith's Clerks as the inspiration for the film [citation needed].
According to the commentary track on the DVD of the film, the restaurant in the film is a former Bennigan's restaurant in New Orleans. Many current Bennigan's locations include the same floorplan, the same multi-colored plates, and similar decor on the walls. It later became a Verizon Wireless store.[citation needed]
On the front and back cover of the DVD release, Anna Faris' and Ryan Reynolds' faces are superimposed on the bodies of Justin Long and Kaitlin Doubleday. This is most noticeable on the back cover where Reynolds face is superimposed on the much slimmer body of Justin Long. This is probably due to Faris and Reynolds both being more recognizable actors.
Music
Original score for the movie was composed by Adam Gorgoni. A soundtrack was released and is available only through the iTunes Store. The track listing is as follows:
- "Callin' Out" - Lyrics Born
- "No Tomorrow" - The Blackouts
- "Hardcore Days, Softcore Nights" - Aqueduct
- "I Started Running" - The Talk
- "The Gay '90s" - Alternative Champs
- "Will My Lord Be Gardening" - Lilys
- "Fashion Fatale" - Read Yellow
- "Frantic (Roman Polanski version)" - Aqueduct
- "Dance" - Snatches of Pink
- "Nick and T-Dog's P-H-Fat Rap (radio edit)" - Andy Milonakis and Max Kasch
The film also included songs by The Rattlesnakes, The New Pornographers, Reaching Forward, Spoon, REO Speedwagon, Peaches, Leftfield, Goldfinger, Spin Doctors, Sunday's Best, High Speed Scene, and Large Pro.
Sequel
Still Waiting was released on dvd February 11, 2009. Two years have passed at Shenaniganz and the restaurant is dealing with stiff competition from the new Ta-Ta’s Wing Shack next door. All the “best” waitresses have bolted to the wing joint where the clothes are shorter and the tips bigger. Unfortunately, the customers are following too. The heat is on the Shenaniganz team to smash the competition, lift their numbers and their hemlines in an effort to remind the public who’s got the tastiest fast food in town. If they don’t succeed, it may be curtains for their restaurant.
Box office and DVD
The film grossed over double its budget during opening weekend with $6,021,106 in 1,652 theaters. Its total gross was $18,637,690 with $16,124,543 within the U.S. and $2,513,147 in foreign box offices.[1]
A surge of popularity in Australia has seen the DVD sell over 350,000 units (5x Platinum) in that country alone. This has seen an Australian DVD gross of $7,982,500.
Since being released on DVD, the film has made over $45 million (theatrical and home video total) in the United States; while the total worldwide gross for the film is $60 million.
Impact on the public
The game played in the movie has inspired an active community of the fans for amusement[2] and developing new positions[3].
References
- ^ "Box Office Mojo - Waiting..." Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2007-10-26.
- ^ "Penis Showing Game". Retrieved 2009-02-12.
- ^ "Penis Showing Game Techniques". Retrieved 2009-02-12.
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