A surreal interpretation of the horror of the job interview process. The film opens with a very fun scene in which a really intense overbearing wife prepares her nervous husband for a job interview. It's over-the-top in a wonderfully surreal way, tons of fun to watch these characters and too fast-paced to let us get bored. The husband is then in the lobby, waiting to go into his interview. The lobby is a completely white room. No tangible walls, ceiling or floor; just white. Another element of surrealism I liked. After many awkward moments with the receptionist, our protagonist is called in for his interview. The room is dark, the woman interviewing him tough and intimidating. Every character is interesting, from the protagonist to his wife, the receptionist and the woman holding the interview. However, the opening scene was my favorite and with all the build-up leading to the actual interview, I wished the dialogue in the interview would have been better. Very well shot, good set design, and I enjoyed the overall style. Interestingly enough, it was one of two films I saw on this day in which the story of the scorpion asking for the ride on the frog's back is told.
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