Is Temp to Fire Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2015)

📖 The Core Premise

With the release of Temp to Fire (2015), audiences are invited back into the world of Comedy. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "Single Playboy and struggling actor "Phillip Cox" finds himself unfulfilled in his career and love-life. After getting dumped by his famous ex-girlfriend "Valerie Mills" for a rich director, Phillip also loses his dream job. In-spite of being unemployed with a broken heart, Phillip remains hopeful and determined to reach for the stars. While job hunting Phillip lands a temporary position teaching Theater Arts, along with his best-friend "Mooch" as a janitor at Goon Middle School. Sparkles really fly when Phillip pursues a romantic interest with his beautiful co-worker "Zenobia". A series of comical events unfold as Phillip struggles to keep his temp-job, find love, and live his dreams in this comedy-romance film TEMP TO FIRE."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In Temp to Fire, even the presence of Ash Davito struggles to save a script that feels disjointed. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Comedy. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Temp to Fire worth your time? If you appreciate Comedy films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Temp to Fire misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 104 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.