Looking back at Office Space

Mike Judge’s Office Space may have failed to make much of a dent at the box office.

But it’s endured as one of the best comedies of recent times.

And, has Gary Cole ever been better?

However, when the hypnotherapist dies mid-session, Peter is left in a constant state of numb euphoria.

However, when everything inevitably falls apart, Peters perfect life quickly crumbles.

Office Spaces cast is uniformly perfect.

Despite being unrelentingly self obsessed, his enforced carefree manner is genuinely appealing.

However, the films most enduring and loveable character is Stephen Roots socially awkward Milton.

Although critically acclaimed,Office Spacewas not as big a commercial hit as it deserved to be.

Despite this, the films release couldnt have been timed more perfectly.

Office Spacewas released just as DVD technology was becoming increasingly prevalent.

In many ways,Office Spaceserves as the perfect follow-up to Mike Judges slacker masterpieceBeavis And Butthead.

Music plays an integral part to both Mike Judge creations.

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