This movie is the proof that the world is becoming a sick and dumb place

People are voting emotionally.

This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

One of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.

The Profit is a reality TV show where businessman Marcus Lemonis works with failing businesses in attempts to save them from going belly up by offering the business heads his knowledge and a $2 million dollar fund.Much of the reality shows on TV are non-fiction (of course), but filmed and written with the ultimate goal of game-playing, Hollywood star power and entertainment value - shows like "Survivor," "The Biggest Loser" and "Hell's Kitchen." However, shows like "The Profit" involve more real, serious situations in which the action and choices made by the show's people will effect their everyday lives, and have the ability to effect the world as well.This show is all about business management, making choices, financial skills and transforming work in successes or failure. There is no game-play, nor overzealous drama, real work and diligence and personal decisions - all with some entertainment and suspense mixed in. Great stuff here! Grade A

For the first few episodes I liked the show, but very soon it became clear than this was a "reality" show first, with reality far down the list. The show had mostly good workers and bosses mixed in with a few AH business owners, and along with Marcus they all did the same/similar thing throughout each show. Life, and business, is not like that. Every episode has much drama added, with disagreements, tears, crying, hugs, etc. and everyone ending up happy except for the few that don't work out. Do any of the shown companies even exist? I have never seen any sign of any of them. The last show I saw, the owner was definitely mugging for the camera and it all came clear to me. It's fake. I'm through with the show even as I do like Marcus and think he is a great businessman. Sorry they could not be honest about the show instead of phony just to get ratings(and money!).

(Disclaimer: I have only seen 7 episodes of "The Profit".) I tried hard to get into the show because I really like the idea of teaching the audience (and me) the basics of how to run a business. However, this show fails in at least three important ways: (1) The episodes tend to follow very similar formats (e.g., a small business with great potential but with some sort of "people problems"), (2) We never find out what *really* happens to each business after Lemonis works with it, and (3) Lemonis never seems to actually help a business. In the 7 episodes I watched, Lemonis got involved in every one (financially and with advice), but then ultimately walked away from each.My advice to Lemonis and the producers is similar to the advice that Lemonis gives each business owner: Focus on being great rather than on being popular or making money. If you're lucky, the money will follow.This show has great potential, but I'm not holding my breath.

A reality show with some similarities to Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares. Marcus Lemonis is a self made millionaire who specialises in investing in struggling small businesses and turning them around.Unlike some of the other reviewers, I have watched all available episodes and can tell you, it doesn't always finish with hugs between Marcus and the business owners. Lemonis puts up his own money on a handshake with the owner and makes a deal that he will run the business for 7 days for a share of future profits. Sometimes the owners are on board, sometimes it's a struggle and sometimes they try and screw Lemonis after he shows them the way.A great show if you have any interest in small business and why so many small businesses with a great idea, fail.Well worth a look.