"Management"

Nelson: I wasn't too sure about this movie. I like Steve Zahn and Jennifer Aniston, so I went in expecting to like it. I did like this movie, however I had some problems with believing there could actually be a situation where Jennifer Aniston would be attracted to a guy working in a hotel, but Steve Zahn was so good as a love struck guy I ended up rooting for him. You have to suspend your ideas that she would never do that, and the fault there is in the casting. Jennifer Aniston is not believable as someone who is not attractive and therefore has not had to deal with guys being attracted to her. This character would be much more believable played by someone else, but if you can get over that hurdle then this is a really good movie. It is just a story about how their lives intersect and work out over about a year or so. There are no explosions, no hostages, no police chases, just a simple story that was worth watching. I was waiting for a payoff at the end, and got it; although .... I almost gave something away. At the end, whose hand should that have been, watch it and see if you agree with me (his). I recommend this movie and give it 3.5 stars.

Pam: Jennifer Aniston co-produced this movie and I guess she wanted to star in it, but like Nelson said, it really was miscasting. The first time Aniston and Zahn get together would be much more believable if she had been a little more homely and a little more overweight - in other words, not quite so attractive. It's difficult to believe someone as cute as her would be desperate enough to go after Zahn in the laundry room of his motel. If you can make it through the first 20-30 minutes, you'll be rewarded with a believable, satisfying ending. I'll give it 3 stars.