The story centers on a year in the life of three men trying to survive a round of corporate downsizing at a major company - and how that affects them, their families, and their communities.
18 January 1955, Lynwood, California, USA
26 February 1978, Attleboro, Massachusetts, USA
9 July 1951, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
26 January 1965, Santa Clara, California, USA
15 July 1998
5 February 1968, New York City, New York, USA
14 October 1970, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
12 June 1962, London, England, UK
30 December 1957, Schenectady, New York, USA
April1974, Jerusalem, Israel
17 June 1965, USA
5 December 1959, Newark, New Jersey, USA
May 12, 2015
It's tough to feel torn up about Ben Affleck having to sell his Porsche when most of us are hustling to make rent at the end of every month.
February 04, 2011
There's also little sense of what these characters were like before reality came crashing down on them.
January 28, 2011
This is a film without spark. The frustrations are real, but they are neither terribly entertaining nor enlightening.
March 09, 2011
It turns out that middle-ranking executives and even some corporate board members have feelings. Who knew?
January 21, 2011
"The Company Men" is a worthwhile outing that takes despair - but also resilience - seriously.
June 30, 2013
Despite some of its one-dimensional characters, this drama captures the sacrifices that people make during periods of unemployment.
January 17, 2013
A bit heavy on the cliches, but this sermon will connect with anyone for whom "the new reality" of today's economy hits close to home
August 11, 2013
Amazing acting backed up by an authentic and emotionally engaging story makes The Company Men one of the best films of the year.
August 15, 2013
The Company Men, aka "The Supposed Problems of Unsympathetic Rich People" or "Good Actors Stuck in a Mediocre Movie," tries to be timely, but it's as out of touch as Pat Buchanan.
September 21, 2012
It may not be the "feel good movie of the year," but it is a fascinating look at a very prominent and ongoing situation.
February 11, 2011
Everything is pat, from the stereotyped characters (Kevin Costner plays the noble blue-collar worker) to the obvious plot turns.
January 21, 2011
The venerated American export that The Company Men most recalls isn't seagoing vessels -- it's hourlong dramatic television shows.
