The AssistantMovie · 2020
This movie is a total gut punch, showing you exactly what it’s like to work in an environment where things are just... off. Julia Garner absolutely embodies the slow, creeping dread of realizing something deeply wrong is happening right under your nose. It's a quiet watch, but the tension builds in a way that will leave you feeling all kinds of things about power, silence, and what it means to just exist in a toxic space.
The Assistant follows a single, grueling day in the life of Jane, a recent college graduate and aspiring film producer. She works as a junior assistant for a high-profile, unnamed film mogul, handling everything from scheduling to ordering food. As Jane navigates her mundane yet demanding tasks, she becomes increasingly aware of unsettling behavior and systemic issues within the office environment. Starring Julia Garner, the film offers a quiet yet powerful examination of power dynamics and subtle abuse in a professional setting.
