9 to 5 - Sexist, Egotistical, Lying Hypocritical Bigot Edition - Widescreen
by Colin Higgins
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Actor: Dabney Coleman, Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sterling HaydenDirector: Colin Higgins
Brand: FONDA,JANE
Cinematographer: Reynaldo Villalobos
Writer: Colin Higgins
Editor: Pembroke J. Herring
Producer: Bruce Gilbert
Writer: Patricia Resnick
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); French (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Special Edition, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 110 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-04-04
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: 20th Century Fox
DVD Reviews of 9 to 5 - Sexist, Egotistical, Lying Hypocritical Bigot Edition - Widescreen
DVD Review: Well I'm in the minority here...
Summary: 3 Stars
From the moment I heard Dolly Parton's uniquely engaging voice come over my television stereo set singing the theme song to this 80's comedy I knew that I was going to enjoy myself. I don't know what it is about that woman that I just adore, but whatever, that's neither here nor there. The fact is that before I even got into the meat of this movie I had made my mind up. By the time the credits began to roll I have changed my mind completely. Yet still, by the time I woke up the next morning I had a very different outlook.
Okay, so here's the thing; `9 to 5' is a deceitful little thing.
This is what I mean. `9 to 5' is not a laugh out loud type of comedy. Maybe it is to some, but for me it was one of those `laugh quietly on the inside' type of comedies, and so because of that when the film ends I wound up thinking it wasn't really all that funny. But it's also one of those comedies that sits well with you. As you think about it you wind up finding the humor and before long you remember it funnier than when you were watching it.
Make sense?
So the film revolves around three working women and their egotistical boss. Violet Newstead is a hard working woman seeking out a promotion that she wholeheartedly deserves; Doralee Rhodes is a hard working secretary just trying to do her job right despite the nasty rumors floating around the office, and Judy Bernly is a recent divorcee who just wants to prove her independence. The problem they all share is the man they call boss; Franklin M. Hart Jr.
When an accident gives sends one of the girls into a panic their lives are forever changed as they find themselves holding their boss hostage, getting involved in blackmail and eventually teaching the man a thing or two about girl-power.
As far as the acting is concerned, there are clear standouts and a few disappointing letdowns. First of all, Dolly Parton is a doll and a comedic knockout; truly the most inspired performance between the three leads. Jane Fonda, an actress I am not usually smitten with, is less inspired but she manages to be better than I would have given her credit for. My biggest disappointment came in the form of Lily Tomlin, who I just expected to be amazing. I usually find her a comedic delight and a true standout in just about everything, but here she was at times rather dull.
The truth of the matter is though, that as much as this film is about these three women and their `standing up to the man', it is the man himself that runs away with the entire show. Yes, Dabney Coleman, AKA Franklin M. Hart Jr. is seriously the funniest and most engaging part of this film. He nails his character and delivers one of my favorite supporting performances of the said year.
So, the film is not as good as I expected (it can feel a little bland at times) but if you let it rest a bit it winds up being funnier the more you think about it. In parts it's great and so maybe that's why it's funnier to think about than to watch, since when you think about it you think about the better parts. Anyways, it's worthy watching at least once; if only for the great Coleman and the vivacious Parton.
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Description of 9 to 5 - Sexist, Egotistical, Lying Hypocritical Bigot Edition - Widescreen
Three women in a giant company, oppressed by an uncaring boss, devise an outrageous scheme to get revenge.Genre: Feature Film-Comedy
Rating: PG
Release Date: 6-FEB-2007
Media Type: DVD
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