Cashback

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Cashback

R

2007

1h 42m

Romance

Comedy

Drama

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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).

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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

07/31/2007

I think this filmmaker has a future.

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Brian Tallerico

Screentalk

07/28/2007

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

07/25/2007

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)

11/06/2020

3.5/5

Not just a comedy. [Full review in Spanish]

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Jason Best

Movie Talk

11/04/2020

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

05/08/2008

1/5

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PJ M

@RT62984224 Jun 8

Surprisingly good movie! Unlike the critic's consensus, I thought the protagonist (Ben) was actually likeable and well played. I wouldn't watch this with teenagers due to the nudity but it was an interesting story and engaging. Definitely worth a watch.

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thiago S

@Thiagostone Jun 5

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Ian W.

@1point21giggawatts May 26

Fun film. Well done

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Alain E

@AlainE Nov 26

Very enjoyable. It reminded me of Nicholson Baker’s book Fermata about a different hero who could stop time around him, although not as innocent as this one. Should we need to explain that this is not a documentary? That no human can survive without sleeping for four weeks straight? The whole thing is playful, well constructed and has a satisfactory happy ending. Some good songs as well, plus excerpts from operas. Finally, it does include female nudity which seems to upset people more than killings and mayhem.

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Lost Lake P

@jeffblake5000 01/04/2025

It wants to be Terrence Malik and John Hughes all at the same time. Should’ve picked one. Some of the worst editing I’ve ever seen. The tone and pacing are just a mess.

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Godfrey D

@RT74548902 08/10/2024

Its a greatest movie.

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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