Cashback (2006)
7/10
you would NOT ask for your cash back
6 September 2011
This English low budget film tells the light hearted tale of Ben Willis, an Art College student who gets a job to deal with his newly acquired insomnia. He has just suffered a relationship break-up and sinks into a mini world of depression and dream like statuses. It does this with a pinch of silly humour and nudity. When in his supermarket night shift job he realises he can pause time and add dreamy scenarios to the mix. He also befriends a wacky mix of slacker friends.

This is a surprisingly easy, charming Brit flick of cult worthy labelling. It is likable, different and subtle, being a piece of visual escapism for an average 20+ soul-searching male.

Michelle Ryan (of EastEnders fame) is the ex, and the title cash-back refers to the phrase cashiers ask when customers pay by card. The supermarket job is with Sainsbury's. Emilia Fox also co-stars (Silent Witness).

A modern Brit Clerks?

During time pausing Ben can ogle and draw naked women.

Nick Hancock, Keeley Hazell, also cameo.
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