Get a Job
2016 · Directed by Dylan Kidd
Original language: English
- drama
- comedy
The story
Life after college graduation is not exactly going as planned for Will and Jillian who find themselves lost in a sea of increasingly strange jobs. But with help from their family, friends and coworkers they soon discover that the most important (and hilarious) adventures are the ones that we don't see coming.
What it’s like
Bright daylight and tidy suburban interiors, with conventional, well-lit comedy framing that keeps the camera close on faces during awkward exchanges. The palette is clean and warm rather than moody, and the whole thing moves at a brisk, easy clip, with the sense that a dull stretch of job hunting will soon give way to something funnier. Vibe: light, wry, and a little anxious underneath, the kind of comfortable comedy you can put on for an easy evening or while doing chores. The emotional register stays friendly. Its young adults drift through unsuitable jobs and family pressure before slowly finding their footing and leaning on the people around them. Intensity is mild: crude jokes and some swearing, a bit of sexual humour, no graphic violence, and no real menace. It suits viewers who want relatable post-graduation frustration handled with warmth, laughs, and a happy-enough ending.
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