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      PG-13 1991 1h 24m Comedy List
      42% Tomatometer 19 Reviews 37% Audience Score 5,000+ Ratings When night-shift custodian Jim (Frank Whaley) is accidentally locked up alone in the store he cleans, he realizes he has access to the entire building and decides to indulge in the abundance of free food and merchandise at his fingertips. Surprisingly, he bumps into local rich girl Josie (Jennifer Connelly), who is also imprisoned in the store for the night, and they quickly bond. But, just as romantic sparks fly, Josie and Jim are interrupted by two small-time robbers. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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      Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: C- Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Variety Staff Variety [The film] has plenty of absorbing characters, smart, snappy dialog and delightful stretches of comic foolery. Jan 8, 2008 Full Review Janet Maslin New York Times Scenes like the one in which Jimmy's father eats fried chicken dipped in peanut butter should appeal to kids of all ages. Rated: 3/5 May 20, 2003 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Career Opportunities improves considerably as it progresses... Rated: 3/4 May 19, 2024 Full Review Jeffrey M. Anderson Common Sense Media [Connelly] goes a long way toward making Career Opportunities watchable. Rated: 2.5/4 Jun 27, 2021 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy The fact that John Hughes tried (and failed) to have his name removed from this movie tells you pretty much everything you need to know. Rated: 1.5/4 Jun 19, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Joshua C Career Opportunities is far from John Hughes' best movie, but it's a decent enough, albeit forgettable time. The plot is paper thin, the story is predictable, and the climax is rushed and unsatisfying. However, the Frank Whaley and Jennifer Connelly's on-screen chemistry is undeniable and is the main reason to watch the film; well, that and Connelly herself. The musical choices are solid as well, typical of a Hughes film. In summary it may not reach the heights of John's previous outings, but I don't think it needs or is trying to. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/30/24 Full Review isa e Poor plot, poor acting by whaley , dialog stilted, whaley is a charisma vacuum , Connelly was perfect as was her lipstick, it deserved 2nd billing Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/22/24 Full Review Kaia W It was alright, I only watched it because of the a flock of seagulls, space age love song. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/12/23 Full Review Steve D Creepy and does not deserve Connolly's committed work. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/10/23 Full Review Jess W The movie is entertaining and distinctive because it also features strong comedy and a novel kind of love story. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/24/23 Full Review Yuri B This is literally one of my favorite comedies, as well as one of my all-time favorite films. Frank Whaley was another underrated actor. He truly was hilariously funny in this film, & Jennifer Connelly was simply beautiful. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis When night-shift custodian Jim (Frank Whaley) is accidentally locked up alone in the store he cleans, he realizes he has access to the entire building and decides to indulge in the abundance of free food and merchandise at his fingertips. Surprisingly, he bumps into local rich girl Josie (Jennifer Connelly), who is also imprisoned in the store for the night, and they quickly bond. But, just as romantic sparks fly, Josie and Jim are interrupted by two small-time robbers.
      Director
      Bryan Gordon
      Screenwriter
      John Hughes
      Production Co
      Universal/Universal Int
      Rating
      PG-13
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 30, 2016
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $11.0M
      Runtime
      1h 24m
      Sound Mix
      Surround
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