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Nerds That Geek Movie Review: ‘Movers Ultimate’

9/6/2022

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Caution: This article contains spoilers for the motion picture, ‘Movers Ultimate’.

There was a time, where cinema was eager to explore the inner workings of genuinely blue-collar jobs… in a comical light of course. Because something about combining humor with jobs that can be taxing, made for engaging entertainment. To the point where the market was awash with films in this vein. Since Waiting… won everyone over with its inside look at the restaurant business and Employee of the Month gave us some fascinating insight on retail. Not to mention, even the software industry, which some could consider to be white collar… had its day in the sun via Office Space. But while those inside looks were indeed a draw, there was more to these movies than their exposé of jobs we aren’t familiar with.

Because what really made these movies work and entertain and endear themselves to audiences everywhere… was the heart and humanity they exhibited. For these stories really dug deep into the plight of the American worker, and their hopes and dreams and desires in life. But just like that, those movies disappeared from the marketplace, replaced by something else… but they might just be making a comeback. For a brand-new movie from writer/director Ben Rood, entitled Movers Ultimate, explores the world that movers of furniture thrive within and well, that concept brings forth one fascinating and funny motion picture. One that flawlessly provides us with perspective on this kind of work, by plunging us into the middle of it.

A feat that this motion picture accomplishes by introducing us to a pair of guys named Chad and Ryan who work for the company that shares the namesake of the film, and when we catch up with them, here, they’re dealing with perhaps the worst job they’ve ever been assigned. Because not only was the estimate incorrect, and there’s more stuff than two men and a trainee can move, but they’re dealing with some life struggles as well. For Chad is a disgraced former firefighter trying to figure out a way forward at this point in his life, and Ryan… just doesn’t understand where his life is headed. Which makes for a tense day of work as this duo do their best to complete what appears to be an impossible job, while trying to get their lives together.

Which is a plot that truly manages to bring that classic style of film back to life. Because we are genuinely immersed into this job and this world as we were back then and well, going that route allows for some fascinating moments to take place. The kind that informs us just how much tough stuff movers have to put up with in the name of customer service. Since their client, a divorcee named Meredith, keeps changing the terms of the move and demanding the world of them and that’s really where this movie shines from a comedic standpoint. Because that leads to all kinds of shenanigans and gags, so that these guys and their co-workers can cope with the horrible day in front of them and well, those moments absolutely put a smile upon your face and now and again, leave you gasping for air with the sheer hilarity that plays out.

But truly the best aspect of this motion picture, is the heart present in this story. Because beyond the gags are a pair of characters that are going through some supremely relatable moments. Since so many of us have found ourselves removed from a job that we thought was our calling and struggle being away from it as Chad does here. Not to mention, Ryan’s struggle is familiar as well. Since we too have been in his shoes and felt lost in life and well, that’s the stuff that really draws you into this movie. Because you feel for these guys, and you know they want more. But in this moment, all they can do is outright survive, and that kind of raw honesty, just adds depth to this story. As does the realistic nature in which their problems are resolved. Since those solutions also reflect real life and the struggles we face.

If anything, all of these elements make for one heartwarming comedy. One that really does recapture the wonder of those classics, while adding a fresh spin on this sub-genre, courtesy of jokes that fit with the times and characters that reflect the current zeitgeist of the workforce. For Chad and Ryan have had it with awful bosses and stupid corporate nonsense and Karen-like behavior, just like the rest of us have. Not to mention, the performances here only enhance the experience, since the entire cast plays their roles with a wonderful honesty. But what matters most, is that you don’t have to wait a single moment to watch this entertaining ride, since Movers Ultimate is available to stream on demand, right now, and we certainly hope you give it a look. Because this one is just plain fun from beginning to end.

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