Why so much hype?

I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

If you have ever worked in a restaurant you know these characters. I have worked in restaurants for 18 years and I have worked with every character in this movie. I have been half the characters. Everything except the remake steak scene is completely accurate. I have never seen anyone messs with someone's food. I have done whip-its in the cooler, have preyed on young hostesses, partied every night and slept my way through an entire serving staff. I don't trust anyone that works or has ever worked at a restaurant that hasn't seen this movie.

When my older brother told me we're going to see Waiting... I didn't know what to say but since he offer to let me go I decided to be a good sport and go watch Waiting... in theaters in 2005. He could relate to this movie since he worked in the restaurant business before. Looking back on this movie I still remember our reaction in the theater still makes me turn away at some moments.The Film stars: Ryan Reynolds as Monty Justin Long as Dean Anna Faris as Serena David Koechner as Dan Luis Guzmán as Raddimus Chi McBride as Bishop John Francis Daley as Mitch Kaitlin Doubleday as Amy Robert Patrick Benedict as Calvin Alanna Ubach as Naomi Vanessa Lengies as Natasha Max Kasch as T-Dog Andy Milonakis as Nick Dane Cook as Floyd Jordan Ladd as Danielle Emmanuelle Chriqui as Tyla the Bartender Wendie Malick as Monty's MomEach of these characters work in the restaurant Shenaniganz. And this is where the fun begins. The film throughout is full of classic quotes some that are still being repeated even now. So despite some ordeals the writing in the film works.The humor does have some gross moments but the rest is enjoyable I still remember in theater theater how everyone laughed and it just goes to show how well it hold up. The acting in this film is real strong the entire cast help the film and their performances help make their characters convincing it's nice to see a independent movie getting a shot like this and each of the cast members really did a good job Yes there are moments that you would agree shouldn't been in the film but the film is really enjoyable and will make you laugh.I give Waiting... An 8 out of 10

"Waiting..." is a disturbingly accurate reflection of the life of a restaurant crew aimlessly working their way through the daily routine and entertaining themselves with their puzzling in-jokes and communal resentments. The movie is an exaggeration of what goes on behind the scenes… but It's really not that far off. It's not so much that the characters or events in the movie are made-up as much as you would probably have to pool together the craziest stories and characters from 5 different restaurants to get the ones featured here. Having worked in a couple of restaurants operated mostly by teenagers and young adults, I can tell you that I experienced some stunts that were almost as insane as the ones pulled here. I'm even ashamed to say that I recognize some of the characters in the film as being some of my own co-workers from when I was in high school. What doesn't work is the gross-out humour. When it's over-the-top ridiculous it's funny, but when it's realistic and food related, it's just foul and will make you want to turn the movie off in disgust (and certainly if you're eating, you're appetite will vanish quickly). If you can get past the… unappetizing portions of the picture and if you've ever worked at a job that in retrospect you really hated, you're bound to laugh hard at this comedy. (On DVD, October 8, 2012)

Not even Ryan Reynolds' humorous delivery could save this yawn fest. It was supposed to be funny, but it wasn't even "black comedy" neither did it have much to keep the viewer interested. Set in "Shenanigans" a typical American style restaurant, it covers 24hrs and the induction tour of the facility and training of one new member of staff. Monty (Reynolds) is responsible for the tour and fills the newbie in on all the silly goings on in the restaurant (mainly centered around a game the male staff play where they show each other their genitalia).As a film it is trying to say something about existential dilemmas of young people with more potential than their current lives offer them, but unfortunately I didn't care about any of the characters, and everyone was rather ridiculous. Dean (Justin Long) was the only vaguely sensible character, and the only character played in a real and recognisably genuine way but it all seemed fatuous and pointless. Whilst I didn't warm to any of the characters, nor the premise of the film, the actors were committed to their characters and the film itself was good in terms of dialogue and production, despite my not enjoying it. I can see how many people would consider it better than I did.There were amusing parts, but nothing laugh out loud for me, and I felt it would probably appeal more to student-stoner-male humour as many of the potential laughs were genital-based, so certainly not something for everyone. Many of the characters were horrible, but it did highlight how NOT to be in a restaurant. There was one despicable character (a woman diner) who you were pleased was treated to "extras" on her meal... remember to be nice to your wait-staff as they handle your food!