It’s easy to start sympathizing with Graham Marshall, the character at the center of "A Shock to the System," particularly as you witness him eliminating those who stand in the way of his career aspirations—a list that ultimately includes several significant people in his life. Jan Egleson's direction is superb; the camera work is dynamic, frequently shifting around the large office spaces and offering glimpses into …

I found this to be quite entertaining. The character of "Graham," portrayed by Michael Caine, becomes rather frustrated when passed over for a promotion. Upon returning home, he discovers his troubles are only beginning – his wife, “Leslie” (Swoosie Kurtz), constantly finds fault with him! Faced with this situation, he notices that the electrical wiring in their house is faulty and, while attempting to fix it, receiv…

Jan Egleson directed A Shock to the System, which Andrew Klavan adapted from a Simon Brett novel. The cast includes Michael Caine, Elizabeth McGovern, Peter Riegert, Will Patton and Swoosie Kurtz; Gary Chang composed the music and Paul Goldsmith handled the cinematography. Graham Marshall (Caine) finds himself passed over for advancement yet again, and his critical wife (Kurtz) doesn’t help matters. An argument at…