Subhamoy Ghosh Dastidar Well all story doesn't have a happy ending but neither do have a sad ending too, this saying goes perfectly well for this movie. I happened to have seen it after seeing it in IMDb. I didn't expect much from this movie as its very poster was not so impressive. Even after watching it, I wont say to have been much impressed but its a nice try to watch it in a Sunday evening where you have no where to go. The story begins with Dan (Dennis Quad) office being taken over by Globecomm CEO Teddy K. The newly appointed chief is Carter (Topher Grace) who will now head the office with Dan being his "wingman". But life changes for young,vibrant,dynamic Carter after his wife left him few days prior to their anniversary and Carter happened to have meet Dan's elder daughter (Scarlet Johansson). After a short stint at their house, they gradually falls for each other. What follows next forms the climax of the story. A nicely shot movie with good performances by the lead characters. A tight screenplay will make you watch this 110 minutes movie. Background score is not so impressive and doesn't leave any mark. I would not say recommended but if you are running short of movies, you can give it a shot.

leereddy In Good Company is an American comedy/drama written and directed by Paul Weitz. It explores themes of love, career, family, ambition and numerous other life issues such as where one belongs in this crazy world.Headed by a fine cast including Dennis Quaid, Topher Grace, Scarlett Johansson and many more, it tells the story of Dan Foreman (played brilliantly by Quaid), a veteran advertisement sales executive who finds himself at the mercy of a corporate shake up and subsequently winds up with a new boss, Carter Duryea (played by Topher Grace), who happens to be literally half his age. Carter is the epitome of the young ambitious go-getter and from the off set discovers some of the pitfalls to inhabiting such a role in life. This is really fantastic little film. Superbly written, great performances across the board and manages to avoid many cleches in the process. Quaids turn as the loyal and seasoned ad exec is brilliant and equalled by Topher Grace who is all at once cringe worthy as well as someone the audience can sympathise with, which is no mean feat when occupying the role of a corporate suck up who forces sushi on you at every opportunity. Scarlett Johansson also puts in a top showing as Foremans daughter and conveys a real sweetness to the character and delivers some sublime moments.There's very little to criticize here, an all round great quality piece with no fat, very believable characters and a ending that avoids being trite and conceited. The soundtrack is well suited and the overall production of this film high level and will left me feeling uplifted and content that I'd seen a cracking picture.

reneweddan On a scale of 1-10, I would give it a 10 considering the fact that it is very unpredictable. The plot description doesn't do this film justice.The acting is great, Dennis Quaid, Topher Grace, and Scarlett Johannson all deliver. The script is great and the comedy is enough without being too severe where one wouldn't take the film seriously.I give it a 10 because of the unpredictability of the film. Now-a-days, every film has a small twist in it, but this film seems to take out the concept of twists and sticks to reality. If you want to watch a film that will take you away from real life, this is not the film for you. But if you want a film that makes as much sense on screen as it would in real life, this is the film for you.Superb film.

wes-connors "Dan Foreman (Dennis Quaid) is a loving husband, caring father, and star ad executive. But now, life is putting him through the ultimate test. Carter Duryea (Topher Grace), a young hotshot half his age, has just become his boss. And to complicate matters, Dan discovers Carter is dating his daughter (Scarlett Johansson). It's filled with genuine laughs and you're in good company when you watch this entertaining comedy that 'Rolling Stone' calls 'hilarious'," according to the DVD sleeve."Rolling Stone" is wrong; the humor in this film not "hilarious". Although he tries, Mr. Quaid can't make lines like "Only my wife is allowed to touch me there!" funny, and Mr. Grace's borderline kid/adult talk is just embarrassing. The dorm poster advertising: "Marijuana (Because Your Friends Just Aren't Very Funny)" may be good advice, concerning the comedy part of this comedy/drama.Writer/director Paul Weitz and his cast do much better with the dramatic portions, which take over by the third act. Although, by then, it's too little, too late. When Quaid and Grace hug, you wonder where the good story went. It should have ended with Quaid receiving the son he wanted, but in an unexpected way… ***** In Good Company (12/6/04) Paul Weitz ~ Dennis Quaid, Topher Grace, Scarlett Johansson