Nine to Five (1980) 
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One of the classes I subbed for was showing this film as part of a unit on feminism. The plot features three women working for a middle manager jerk in faceless corporate america. What made it interesting was the cast. It was interesting to see Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton in their supposed primes. I have become especially interested in Dolly Parton because while watching her perform at the Oscars I was informed that she was far more than a big set of ta tas. Apparently, she is also a pretty big time song writer. I also really enjoyed the performance of Dabney Colman. He does a good job of being one of those stand by movie jerks. He really lights up the stage.
Overall, I didn’t find the film to be very special. There were a few funny parts, but I am sure the movie was better when it first came out. Then again, I didn’t get to watch the second half, when the three stars were going to turn the tables on their boss, so it may have gotten waaaay better.
if you didn’t already respect dolly’s songwriting: dolly’s tribute to hulk hogan
Comment by Unfrozen Cavedan — April 17, 2006 @ 3:04 pm