Cashback

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Cashback

R

Released Jul 20, 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

I think this filmmaker has a future.

Jul 31, 2007

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Brian Tallerico

Screentalk

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.

Jul 28, 2007

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Scott Brown

Entertainment Weekly

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

Rated: D

Jul 25, 2007

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Mariló García

Cinemanía (Spain)

Not just a comedy. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 6, 2020

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Jason Best

Movie Talk

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.

Nov 4, 2020

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

A little too mopey and sexist for its own good. But the cast is engaging enough to keep us interested

Rated: 3/5

May 8, 2008

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Lost Lake P

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.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/04/25

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Godfrey D

Its a greatest movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/24

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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).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/09/24

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Craig G

Loved it, start to finish.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/08/24

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Jim D

Beauty and love, with enough comedy to allow us to enter without shame. Sean Ellis shows how true love is beauty and true beauty is love in a fun, deep, and poetic way. The nudity might be a bit much, but much of it is needed and is in the name of art not lust. If you have or have had a broken heart, give Cashback a chance to provide some healing balm.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/07/24

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Ed B

Just not worth watching. Storyline poor with no logic or flow. Watched it and then thought why did I watch that pile...

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/26/23

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Cashback: Official Clip - Freezing Time

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Cashback: Official Clip - Love is There

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Cashback: Official Clip - Grab My Arm

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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
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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