SPOILERS THROUGH:I just recently saw this film and found it to be absolutely outstanding. In fact it's so outstanding that I am recommending it all over the place to everyone I know. I loved this movie and hope anyone stumbling on this review, who has not seen it, will check it out.The plot's been gone over many many times but just briefly... the story centers on a middle aged man named Leo played by Peter Riegert. He is at a crossroads in his life and everything seems to be going wrong.He's having problems in his marriage, at work, with his father and with his rebellious daughter.Kking Of The Corner, essentially is about life. Or maybe it's not just about life, it's about those little obstacles life throws at us. Leo is just an ordinary guy but he is instantly recognizable and much loved. We root for him from the beginning and the situations he finds himself in are true to life.This is a movie rich on character development and is definitely one of those movies that has you both laughing and crying. There are some scenes in this movie that are Oscar Worthy, I am not exaggerating! I cannot believe this movie is not more widely known and my hope is that it becomes so, as more and more people see it and fall in love with it.Peter Riegert is to be Commended. I read, on this site, about his journey across the country to get this film seen and that in itself is as amazing and touching as this gem of a film.In addition to Riegert, the rest of the cast is great, as well, and there are three scenes I must mention. One is of coarse the funeral scene (where the reason for the title of this movie becomes clear). Second is the incredible scene between Leo and His boss. So Leo finally gets his promotion!! I absolutely loved this scene and what it says about getting ahead. Of coarse it isn't that way in every situation but I gotta say I have known people like Leo's Boss.The third scene is the last scene and suffice to say the ending is as quality as the rest of the film. For people who like a slice of life To their movies, who like character studies, who like their humor sharp and witty and touching, for people who just like GOOD movies, you've found a dream of one here. Hats off to you Mr. Peter Riegert.

and the weakest link was the up and coming business hot shot played by Jake Hoffman (Dustin Hoffman's son.) He was too young and goofy to play a ruthless guy moving up in the business world.id have to say, i disagree with you. he was not supposed to play a ruthless guy moving up in the business world. I believe his role was that of an young and goofy guy who is accidentally moving up and moving into Leos spot. what i got from the film was that everything that was happening to Leo's job in regards to the young guy was all accidental or unintentional. he seemed to never want to take Leo's spot and he thought he was doing good at what he was hired to do. maybe thats just my take on it

This was an affecting film with a tremendous cast about the "sandwich" generation stuck between ailing parents and rebellious children, still struggling to make a living (darkly comical shades of "Death of a Salesman") in the cut-throat world of business in modern America. No Golden Parachutes protect the average worker in this social Darwinian world. I've been a fan of Peter Riegert for a very long time & I'm delighted to see him expanding his significant talents into directing. The film's dialog is wonderful and the challenges and failures of middle age will resonate with the adult audience so long ignored by Hollywood films. There were many wonderful performances, but Eric Bogosian's performance as a maverick rabbi was an especial delight.

I saw this movie with my husband and several friends. We all agreed that it was a very enjoyable, entertaining movie containing moments of laughter, sadness, and realistic situations in most of the scenes. Some of the scenes were extremely funny, and some of them were very touching with moments that are universally related to parents who are ill or dying. Eil Wallach was wonderful as the ailing father. His son finally realizes the full value of his father late in the movie. Rita Moreno played a small, yet lovely part in the movie. Isabella Rossellini played an understated part (but better this way than overstated!) Peter Riegert was wonderful in this part. He played it sympathetically in his relationships with his wife, daughter, father and realistically with his employer. I would highly recommend this movie for an enjoyable evening at the movies. It should have been picked up quickly by distributors, but that's another story!!