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Description:
Simmering with comedy and passion, this tasty movie treat serves up Bridget Moynahan (THE RECRUIT, COYOTE UGLY), Ellen Pompeo (CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, OLD SCHOOL), and Molly Ringwald (TEACHING MRS. TINGLE) in a stylish look at the highs and lows of one night at a cool New York City restaurant. Everyone knows that the waiters and waitresses at a busy big city bistro are really just aspiring actors, models, and writers looking for a shot at stardom. What they don't know is that tonight ... while dealing with obnoxious customers, cranky chefs, and a hot-headed owner ... some will get their big break, some will break up, and others will break down! Also featuring Eric Bogosian (CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE) and Joshua Leonard (THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT) in a stellar ensemble cast -- only time will tell whether the colorful crew can keep it together through the night without losing their jobs!

Rating : - Too true!
My boyfriend and I are working together in the same restaurant for the second time, and when we ordered this movie on demand, we couln't stop laughing. Now I don't have a favorite movie. I do have a top ten, and this movie just made the list.
The acting was superb, the characters were so accurate it was hysterical, and the lighting and overall aesthetic were also perfect (anyone who has ever worked in the service industry will understand what it feels like to be stuck in the same annoying lighting and ugly mustard hues for hours on end). The running gag with the wine key (we've all been there), the gay manager, the maniacal executive chef, the greedy, section-stealing server, the nightmare customers, and the monster of an owner were all just precious and reminded me of just about every restaurant I've ever worked in.
In the Weeds was also a perfect "day in the life" kind of movie-no unrealistic dramas or ground-breaking epiphanies, just everyday life- but it mananges not to be boring or depressing at the same time. I'm not sure how much someone who has never worked in the service industry would appreciate it, but it's still very funny. By the way, if you like this movie, check out bitterwaitress.com- great site.