Horrible Bosses

Horrible Bosses (2011)

Timing: 1:38 (98 min)

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Release date

2011-07-08

Country

United States

Production

New Line Cinema, RAT Entertainment

Genre

Comedy, Crime

Budget

$35 000 000

Revenue

$209 838 559

Website

http://horriblebossesmovie.warnerbros.com/index.html

Director

Seth Gordon

Actors

Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrell, Jamie Foxx, Donald Sutherland, P.J. Byrne, Julie Bowen
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Scenario

Producer

Brett Ratner, Jay Stern, Diana Pokorny, Toby Emmerich, Richard Brener, Michael Disco, Samuel J. Brown

Operator

David Hennings

Composer

Christopher Lennertz

Artist

Calla Klessig

Audition

Lisa Beach, Sarah Katzman

Editing

Peter Teschner, Michelle Morrissey
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• The character of Charlie Day (Dale Arbus) frequently references the TV series "Law & Order," and Charlie himself appeared in one episode of the series.
• Naomi Watts and Sarah Jessica Parker were considered for the role of Julia.
• The film Dale Arbus watches during surveillance is "The Notebook" (2004).
• Jennifer Aniston filmed in a dark wig because the director felt her usual look was "too light" for the role of the ruthless boss. Unlike most other actors in the film, Aniston does not improvise in her role, but plays it exactly according to the script.
• The glasses worn by Jennifer Aniston’s character were custom-made for her in a single copy.
• The role played by Jason Bateman was written by the screenwriters specifically for him.
• The characters are offered to fire Professor Xavier, who uses a wheelchair. This is a reference to Professor Xavier from the movie "X-Men" (2000).
• The characters are offered to film Kevin Spacey’s character confessing to murder. This episode is a reference to another film starring Kevin Spacey – "The Life of David Gale" (2003).
• In the scene where Dave Harkin gathers all his employees and delivers a motivational speech, a microphone reflection can be seen in the glass wall of the office.
• Colin Farrell devised the image of his character (he played Bobby) himself – everything, including the hairstyle and prosthetic belly. He came up with his character's fondness for Chinese dragons and also proposed some ideas regarding the appearance of his character's dwelling.
• As part of the film's promotional campaign, Warner Brothers Pictures Canada installed a voodoo doll over 3.5 meters tall in downtown Montreal, depicting a boss. Passersby were able to vent their anger at their superiors on the doll. They were also offered the opportunity to share a story about their own boss, with tickets to a film preview awarded for the best and worst stories.
• In reality, Bobby's "cocaine" was lactose powder. To stay in character, Colin Farrell sniffed it even during breaks between takes.
• The character Charlie Day (Dale Arbus) often recalls the series "Law & Order," and Charlie himself appeared in one episode of the show.
• The film Dale Arbus watches during surveillance is "The Notebook" (2004).