The Assistant

Jane is a recent college graduate, five weeks into her mind-numbing, soul-crushing, entry-level position. Boring! And you, lucky movie-goer, get to share all the mind-numbing, soul-crushing boredom.

Moving on. Jane's boss, whom we never see, is an entertainment mogul. Ring any bells? When Jane suspects that he's on to something with a parade of Pretty Young Things, she's perturbed. We're never quite sure if it's because these unqualified girls are given positions she's worked hard to attain, or if she thinks the PYTs need protection.

Moving on again. The Assistant could have worked nicely as a movie short—say 30 minutes. As a full-length film, not so much.