The Surprising Legacy of "Waiting": What This Cult Classic Reveals About Our Changing Attitudes to Worklife Humor As we celebrate the 21st anniversary of Ryan Reynolds' star making turn in "Waiting," a 2005 restaurant staff comedy co starring Anna Faris and Justin Long, it's striking that this film was once a critical darling or at least not a total laughingstock.
With its raunchy humor and relatable portrayal of the service industry, "Waiting" has developed a devoted following over the years, despite initially receiving lukewarm reviews from critics.
The phenomenon raises an intriguing question: why do some films manage to defy their initial negative reviews and become beloved cult classics?