Cashback

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Cashback

R,

2007,

1h 42m,

Romance/

Comedy/

Drama

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47%

51 Reviews

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77%

50,000+ Ratings

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47%

Tomatometer

51 Reviews

77%

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50,000+ Ratings

Would-be artist Ben (Sean Biggerstaff) realizes he has an extraordinary way of dealing with the tedium of his dead-end job stocking shelves at a store - he has acquired the ability to halt time and explore the world while the rest of the earth's population remains frozen in place. Ben's unusual talent helps him forget about a nasty breakup with his ex-girlfriend Suzy (Michelle Ryan), but he begins to stop time so often that he may miss out on a new romance with his coworker Sharon (Emilia Fox).

Critics Consensus

An unlikable protagonist, messy editing, and gratuitous nudity might make audiences ask for their cash back.

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Richard Roeper

Ebert & Roeper

Jul 31, 2007

I think this filmmaker has a future.

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Brian Tallerico

Screentalk

Jul 28, 2007

A good writer starts with characters and plot and allows the themes to come naturally from the story. Sean Ellis' script for Cashback is all theme, and it's not that interesting a one to begin with.

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Scott Brown

Entertainment Weekly

Jul 25, 2007

D

Cashback aspires to be equal parts Volkswagen ad and Nicholson Baker's The Fermata, yet compares unfavorably to both.

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Mariló García

Cinemanía (Spain)

Nov 6, 2020

3.5/5

Not just a comedy. [Full review in Spanish]

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Jason Best

Movie Talk

Nov 4, 2020

Fashion photographer turned filmmaker Sean Ellis rips off himself with his offbeat romantic comedy Cashback, which is based on his Oscar-nominated 18-minute short and incorporates all the earlier film's footage.

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Matthew Turner

ViewLondon

May 8, 2008

1/5

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Sep 15, 2018

Don't believe the so called "critics". Yes this movie doesn't conform to the predictable drivel that Hollywood puts out year after year. This is one of my favorite movies and I've seen quite a few.I loved this movie for the acting, sound track and plot. Read the reviews of people who have actually watched this movie.

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Aug 17, 2018

No robots. No superheroes. I really needed this thoughtful offbeat movie with a surprisingly romantic blossom at the end. Delightful.

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Finn M

Mar 14, 2018

Surprisingly wonderful movie. The concept of frozen time to capture the beauty of women was perfect. Cinematography was great too.

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Draco S

Jan 23, 2017

"men will sit through the most pointless driblle just a the slight chance that a woman will take her top off" - Elaine, while that was true for me for about 40 minutes, after that I just couldnt take it anymore

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Hagrid S

May 8, 2012

This film gives out a really creepy vibe. Can't really recommend it, but not only because it's rape-y in nature, but because it is a mess thematically. It's part physical comedy, part existential thinkpiece. And it sucks at both.

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Sean Ellis

Director

Sean Biggerstaff

Ben

Emilia Fox

Sharon

Shaun Evans

Sean

Michelle Ryan

Suzy

Stuart Goodwin

Jenkins

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Synopsis

Would-be artist Ben (Sean Biggerstaff) realizes he has an extraordinary way of dealing with the tedium of his dead-end job stocking shelves at a store - he has acquired the ability to halt time and explore the world while the rest of the earth's population remains frozen in place. Ben's unusual talent helps him forget about a nasty breakup with his ex-girlfriend Suzy (Michelle Ryan), but he begins to stop time so often that he may miss out on a new romance with his coworker Sharon (Emilia Fox).

Director: Sean Ellis
Producer: Lene Bausager, Sean Ellis
Screenwriter: Sean Ellis
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: Left Turn Films
Rating: R (Sexual Content|Language|Graphic Nudity)
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 20, 2007, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $24.9K
Runtime: 1h 42m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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