Employee of the Month

Employee of the Month

Year: 2023

Runtime: 78 min

Language: French

Director: Véronique Jadin

ComedyCrime

Inès is a dedicated employee at EcoClean, striving for a well-deserved raise. However, her ambitions are met with sexism and disappointment from her boss. When a shocking incident of workplace violence occurs and a new intern gets involved, Inès and her colleague Mélody find themselves entangled in a chaotic situation. They must devise increasingly outlandish schemes to conceal the truth and manage the fallout within the corporate environment, leading them down a surprising and unpredictable path.

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The day that was meant to herald a fresh start for Dave Walsh crumbled into an overwhelming disaster. After losing his dream job at the bank and experiencing a harsh breakup with his fiancée, Sara Goodwin, just hours after their engagement celebration, Dave’s life spiraled into chaos. His best friend, Jack, attempted to lift his spirits with sage advice but couldn’t foresee the impending turmoil awaiting Dave.

In a well-intentioned yet misguided move, Jack arranged for Whisper, a mysterious woman, to cheer up Dave during a visit to his apartment. Unfortunately, instead of the comfort he hoped for, Dave became the victim of a carjacking. Still reeling from the pandemonium, Dave returned to the bank the next day, harboring a secret—a gun concealed within his waistband.

As he ventured to confront his former boss, a potent mix of desperation and frustration bubbled beneath the surface. When he finally faced his ex-boss, Dave’s pent-up emotions exploded, leading him to threaten drastic action. Initially taken aback, the boss surprisingly summoned his courage, standing resolutely against Dave’s rage. As tensions escalated, Dave hesitated, opting for a vicious display of power that left his former boss bloodied but alive.

Emerging from the office, the stark reality of the bank’s chaos hit Dave like a freight train. Robbers were wreaking havoc, and in a moment of clarity, Dave’s fantasies twisted into a brutal truth. He imagined heroically taking down the criminals, but the reality was starkly different. When one of the thieves captured his colleague Wendy, Dave sprang into action, shooting the robber and saving her life. Yet, in a cruel twist, he found himself cornered, tackled, and ultimately abandoned by the robbers as they escaped in their getaway vehicle. It was evident that this day was destined to be unforgettable—a chaotic whirlwind of emotions, desperation, and chaos.

In the aftermath, a poignant montage unfurled, portraying the emotional wreckage left in the wake of the incident, including the distraught reaction of Sara. A news report further complicates matters, revealing that a body discovered in the charred remains of a van had been identified as Dave, using dental records for confirmation. This shocking revelation triggers a sequence of intricate plot twists that keep viewers riveted.

As the story unfolds, it becomes apparent that the seemingly reckless robbery was a meticulously plotted scheme orchestrated two years earlier by Dave, Jack, Wendy, and Eric, aiming to rob the bank, fake Dave’s death, and assume new identities to enjoy lavish lives free from scrutiny.

Eric, Sara’s dentist and a crucial component in the heist, not only drove the getaway car but also falsified the dental records of the deceased. As secrets begin to unravel, Dave, Wendy, and Jack gather in a rundown motel room, ready to split their ill-gotten gains and disappear for good.

However, tension mounts when Wendy leaves the room, and Dave’s darker impulses surface as he brutally murders Jack, driven by deep-rooted animosity stemming from a traumatic childhood incident that left an indelible mark on him.

In a shocking twist, Wendy returns and exacts revenge on Dave before taking off with the stolen money. But her escape is fleeting, as it becomes apparent that she has been in a romantic relationship with Sara, adding layers of complexity to their tangled lives.

Meanwhile, Sara has taken her own initiative, eliminating Eric and claiming his share of the loot. The narrative reaches a mind-blowing conclusion as the credits roll, culminating in a jarring final shot of Sara and Wendy’s getaway car being brutally struck by a bus, leaving their fates veiled in uncertainty.

Last Updated: November 17, 2024 at 21:23

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