AdCorp, Inc. (2005) User Reviews

A peek into the wacky world of advertising

[planktonrules · 6/10 · 20 September 2008]

This is a clever little film that was just posted on IMDb along with almost 100 other short films. Despite being a film by directed and co-written by a relatively unknown guy, the film shows a lot of polish. Andy Dick also co-wrote and stars in the film.

The film takes place in a conference room where ad execs are trying to come up with a name for a new business that will sell bedroom, bathroom and other items. Immediately, the viewer will think of the famous Bed, Bath and Beyond chain but in the world these stores don't exist and they come up with a list of really lousy names. When one does come up with the name Bed, Bath and Beyond, he is immediately castigated by the boss--though naturally this is the name the client likes.

Nothing great here, but decent acting and direction make this short worth a look.

Very funny and well acted.

[kaiserchiefs_rock · 10/10 · 28 April 2006]

This was a very amusing short, written and directed by Marshall Cook, who is also featured as an employee in the film. Andy Dick does his best to be a greasy ad exec, but he reminded me too much of "Michael Pherett", a greasy Hollywood agent on "The Ben Stiller Show". Intentional or not, Andy did a great job, reminding me of my own boss. (You hate and fear, all at the same time.) The film was to the point, and even though I saw the punchline coming, I enjoyed every minute of it. Marshall Cook will definitely be someone to watch, in front of the camera, or behind it. "AdCorp, Inc." was aired in front of "Danny Roane: First Time Director", which paled in comparison to the short.