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Cashback

Play trailer Poster for Cashback R 2007 1h 42m Romance Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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47% Tomatometer 53 Reviews 77% Popcornmeter 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).
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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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review Scott Brown Entertainment Weekly 07/25/2007
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Cashback aspires to be equal parts Volkswagen ad and Nicholson Baker's The Fermata, yet compares unfavorably to both. Go to Full Review Mariló García Cinemanía (Spain) 11/06/2020
3.5/5
Not just a comedy. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. See more 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 See more Ian W. @1point21giggawatts May 26 Fun film. Well done See more 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. See more 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. See more Бавуу Э @RT26109709 08/09/2024 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). See more Read all reviews
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Sean Ellis

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Sean Biggerstaff

Ben

Emilia Fox

Sharon

Shaun Evans

Sean

Michelle Ryan

Suzy

Stuart Goodwin

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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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