Waiting...
Director: Rob McKittrick
Actors: Ryan Reynolds, Anna Faris, John Francis Daley
PlotIn a suburban chain restaurant named Shenaniganz, an eclectic group of servers, cooks, and managers spend their day navigating the unpredictable world of the food service industry. Among them is Monty, a charismatic veteran waiter who takes pride in manipulating the rules to his advantage, whether it's flirting with the female clientele or orchestrating the crude, ongoing game that the staff members play involving inappropriate flashing. On this particular day, Monty is tasked with training Mitch, the new employee, showing him the ropes while exposing him to the chaotic, yet somehow functional, family that the Shenaniganz staff has become. The dynamic within the restaurant is a mix of camaraderie and competition, with personal challenges and work-related obstacles creating a unique workplace environment.
Meanwhile, the rest of the staff each faces their own challenges and milestones. Serena, a fellow server, grapples with her complicated feelings for Monty, while Dean, another server, contemplates his life's direction after learning a high school classmate's recent success. Throughout the day, the employees deal with difficult customers, navigate their interpersonal relationships, and confront their personal aspirations and realities. The restaurant becomes a microcosm of their lives, where each person seeks fulfillment and happiness in their own ways. As the day progresses, the interactions among the staff members reveal deeper themes of friendship, ambition, and the search for identity within the seemingly mundane setting of a chain restaurant.
Writers: Rob McKittrick
Release Date: 07 Oct 2005
Runtime: 94 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English, German
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