Terrible acting, screenplay and direction.

Intense, gripping, stylish and poignant

The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

The Partner is a reality TV show where businessman Marcus Lemonis seeks a business leader from a pool of candidates to help him manage his businesses and a contract and stake in Marcus' portfolio.Much of the reality shows on TV are obvious non-fiction, but filmed and written with the ultimate goal of game-playing, Hollywood star power and entertainment value - shows like "Survivor," "The Biggest Loser" and "Hell's Kitchen." However, shows like "The Partner" involve more real, serious situations in which the action and choices made by the show's people will effect their everyday lives, and have the ability to effect the world as well.This show is all about business management, personal acumen, making calculated decisions, financial skills and transforming work in successes or failure. There is no game-play, nor overzealous drama, no voting off your fellow contestants, but real teamwork, self-awareness, and making choices - all with some entertainment and suspense mixed in. Great stuff here! Grade A