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Servitude (2011) Online
Original Title :
Servitude
Genre :
Movie / Comedy
Year :
2011
Directror :
Warren P. Sonoda
Cast :
Joe Dinicol,John Bregar,Kristen Hager
Writer :
Michael Sparaga
Type :
Movie
Time :
1h 25min
Rating :
4.7/10

A group of frustrated waiters at a kitschy steakhouse take over their restaurant for one final, glorious, revenge-filled night when they discover they are all about to be fired.

Servitude (2011) Online

A group of frustrated waiters at a kitschy steakhouse take over their restaurant for one final, glorious, revenge-filled night when they discover they are all about to be fired.
Cast overview, first billed only:
Joe Dinicol Joe Dinicol - Josh Stein
John Bregar John Bregar - Tommy
Kristen Hager Kristen Hager - Jenny
Linda Kash Linda Kash - Barb
Jeigh Madjus Jeigh Madjus - Simon
Enrico Colantoni Enrico Colantoni - Franz
Dave Foley Dave Foley - Godfrey
Rachel Skarsten Rachel Skarsten - Alex
Margot Kidder Margot Kidder - Mrs. Crank
Lauren Collins Lauren Collins - Krissy
Aaron Ashmore Aaron Ashmore - Chase Vanhaver
John Boylan John Boylan - Sam Stein
Diego Fuentes Diego Fuentes - Diego
Jayne Eastwood Jayne Eastwood - Edna
Wayne Robson Wayne Robson - Donny

Wayne Robson's last film.

The writer-producer of the film has a dog named Lois Lane so getting Margot Kidder to play Mrs. Crank was a huge thing for him.

Godfrey's office was built on a sound stage to accommodate the Christmas lights stunt. To tie the restaurant in with the office, the art department transported the office door from one location to the other.

The writer-producer, producer, director and most of the actors have worked in the food and beverage service industry.

The original draft of the script was written in 1999 - eleven years before production.

Servitude was the first film greenlit for production that was developed through the Telefilm Canada Features Comedy Lab, a Canadian Film Centre (CFC) Film Program in collaboration with Just For Laughs. The Comedy Lab pairs accomplished Canadian filmmakers and their comedy scripts with the best comedy minds in the world.


User reviews

Ximathewi

Ximathewi

We went to see this movie at the Calgary International Film Festival tonight and laughed more than I've laughed in a theatre since... I can't remember when! This movie was flat-out funny from beginning to end. Basically, Josh is a waiter with a hot snobby girlfriend who is pushing him to quit his waiting job and go to law school. Josh keeps putting it off and stays perhaps just one night too long... or maybe not. In any case, hilarity ensues. This is generally just a very funny film, but you also find yourself caring enough about the characters for it to work on a slightly emotional level too. Definitely see this film! Especially if you have ever worked a service job.
Dammy

Dammy

i don't know why but i went into this movie wanting to dislike it , i caught the first couple of min's as a kind of trailer..... that made me not like it , but once i sat down and gave it my att'n, it took off immediately , ....one of my movie guages ...it should make me laugh within the first 5 mins , at least once , RIgHT?....if its a comedy , ....servitude passed the test , it is at least as good as "waiting". if that means much , .

here's a glimpse....manager of restaurant says .."(if we are not a team)then i will take one of those rifles down off the wall right here and just "kurt Cobain" it right here in the middle of the dining room...just end it , right here, boom , blam, (hand gesturing an exit wound out the back of his head)...and i will get your att'n first so you are looking , and you will live with that image for the rest of your lives ...and do you know how much i am joking ? this much..."

ya, so , i hate long reviews and this one is stretching ... it's pretty good- servitude. now just start the movie .
Porgisk

Porgisk

My sister and I recently attended a preview screening of this in Toronto, I watched the trailer and knew this was going to be a simple, fun movie. It's not that I had low expectations, but I didn't set any either.

I have to say I was pretty impressed with what I saw. There's no new formula here, it's revenge in the workplace, the difference is unlike the insipid "Waiting" it's fun, and tactful, not gross and unnecessary, and while it was somewhat predictable, I still enjoyed the ride and enjoyed the characters. If you've ever served time in the wait/customer service industry, than you too can relate (as I certainly did) to the tiring everyday, irritating situations and customers and strange/rude situations encountered in the industry of "dealing" with people.

Kudos are also in hand for Margot Kidder (who I didn't even recognize until I saw her name in the credits) she looks great (even if she couldn't move her mouth), and as a rabid 20+ year fan of Kids In The Hall, it was a guilty pleasure, and awesome to see Dave Foley, (he still looks great, and hasn't lost a beat of the dark sarcasm that endears us to him so much). Also, loved the German corporate buyout guy (Franz), perhaps my favorite character next to Foley.

A simple, thoroughly enjoyable little film. And a great Canadian export.
Alsanadar

Alsanadar

I saw Servitude a few hours ago at the Grand River Film Festival in Waterloo and I was really impressed. Not only did it include a great cast (Linda Kash, Dave Foley, Enrico Colantoni) and a great director (Warren P. Sonoda - Textuality), but I found myself laughing constantly.

What drew me to go see it was that the plot seemed a lot like the book "Waiter Rant" and it actually was quite similar. Not only were both main characters waiters but they also blogged about waiting tables. I wonder if this movie was at all inspired by that. Both were hilarious.

I really enjoyed all the problem customers (the old couple, the passive-aggressive family, the pack of young male douche-bags, the cheap blonde lady) and the unique characters that make up the wait staff. I'd have to say my favourite character was Franz, the Nazi inspector. Never lock a German guy in a room full of Schnapps and pretzels.... I also found myself really feeling for Josh and his girlfriend and career along with the other characters and their hopes and dreams.

One thing that kind of bothered me though was that the movie seemed a lot more like a TV show than a movie. Maybe because it was mostly just in one location, which can't be helped because it's about being a waiter at a specific restaurant. Someone said that it would make a great TV series (during the Q&A) and I agree, especially since there are probably so many funny anecdotes about people waiting tables. All around a really awesome movie and definitely worthy of being Canada's first great comedy (in a while)! I can't wait for it to come out so I can see it again and show it to people!
Chinon

Chinon

I watched this film at one of the festivals. I didn't have any expectations for this film before watching and I am glad I didn't have any. Comedy is not about one liners. While wit lightens the telling, it doesn't alone make it a true comedy.

The film didn't get any better till the end. Actors did what they could do to this script, otherwise the film would have been much worse. Writer and director has to first understand that even comedy has some structure to follow (like drama) and that is completely missing. This is another perfect example that shows comedy cannot be forced.

Writing: 3/10, Acting: 7/10
Vispel

Vispel

This movie is actually pretty good if you've worked in a relevant industry. The movie is from a server's perspective, and involves what they endure.

Sure the customer's are over the top, and it can be a little offensive at times (Germans and gays won't like the stereotypes portrayed), but as a whole, it works.

Aaron Ashmore in particular was awesome playing his cocky a-hole of a character.

John Bregar is like the spitting image of Chris Evans, circa early 2000's.