A young secretary (Melanie Griffith in an Oscar-nominated performance) with dreams of moving up the corporate ladder thinks that her brains will help her achieve her goals. And... more
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Working Girl [1988]
In the ensuing years since Working Girl was released, Harrison Ford has never given such a
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charming and witty performance, Sigourney Weaver hasn't been given quite the same kind of scenery-chewing role, and Melanie Griffith simply hasn't got near doing...
Working Girl [1988]
In the ensuing years sinceWorking Girlwas released, Harrison Ford has never given such a
... more
charming and witty performance, Sigourney Weaver hasn't been given quite the same kind of scenery-chewing role, and Melanie Griffith simply hasn't got near doing a...
Advantages: Good Storyline, entertaining film Disadvantages: Melanie Griffiths
Working Girl (Film Review Only).
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The Plot.
A young secretary finally thinks she has a chance when her new boss agrees to listen to some of her ideas. She soon has a harsh lesson in business and realises her boss is trying to arrange one of her business ideas behind her back and take the credit for it. She is angry and puts a plan into action.
The Storyline.
Tess McGill (Melanie Griffiths) ... ...discovers that her boyfriend Mick Dugan (Alec Baldwin) is cheating on her with another woman. She starts to feel like her life is spiralling out of control, when suddenly she gets the break she needs in the form of a new job for Katherine Parker (Sigourney Weaver). She is determined to make a go of this job and really wants to make a go of a career, which falls right into place in her new job, as Katherine Parker seems supportive. She tries to run ...
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Advantages: great music Disadvantages: fats, some moves a little hard to work out at first
...The hot pants work out is a great work out DVD.
It starts with the easier / slower work out and builds up until your really going for it.
I lost two inches doing this DVD twice a week for 3 months. (As well as following a good diet) this DVD helped me tone up the areas that needed it most.
There is an inspiring true story on the DVD about a girl who did the work out which is worth watching.
It splits into 6 sections so that you can do the ones most relevant to you if you don't have time to do it all but it only takes an hour to complete. So it should be fine
The only thing I didn't like about the DVD is you do need a bit of room to complete some of the moves so it is quite hard to do in your living room unless it's a good size.
It shows you some great dance moves for when you're out clubbing and it has a really good soundtrack to keep...
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Advantages: Continuous Random play feature... Disadvantages: Slightly addictive!
...This DVD is about a cheeky charming young penguin who spends his time playing with his friends and family. He is always landing himself in silly situations and funny comical adventures whilst living in his snowy winter wonderland.
My fiance bought this DVD for our little girl as something to keep him and our daughter entertained while I worked weekends (though I think it may have been more for his benefit!). The lack of language leaves this DVD open to all ages and languages!
While this DVD only has 24 episodes of the cheeky penguin and his fun filled adventures, it has an amazing "Continuous Random Play" feature which allows the dvd to play for hours on end which is a god send in the car!
The price of this DVD varies from about £3.99 upwards to about £8.99 but i'll tell you, it's worth every single penny!!...
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Advantages: Feel Good Film, Anne Hathaway, It was actually interesting Disadvantages: Predictable - but so what
...from dowdy young office clerk to the fashionably beautiful.
The storyline remains fairly predictable throughout but the film was entirely enjoyable and provided a funny and irrelevant look behind the scenes of the fashion world. If you don't wear the latest fashions there is one scene which will have you cringing in your sofa unwilling to look at your wardrobe ever again.
All in all, a good film which you will love if you like Anne Hathaway or Meryl Streep or if you have ever worked for a boss who thinks they are god. Girls - get your boyfriend to buy you this one on DVD for Christmas and enjoy it with your feet up and a box of chocolates on your lap....
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Actor(s): Sigourney Weaver, Harrison Ford, Melanie Griffith, Alec Baldwin, Joan Cusack
Director(s): Mike Nichols
Genre: Comedy - Romantic
Classification: 15 years and over
Production Year: 1988
Running Time: 1 hour 49 minutes
Video Category: Feature Film
Country Of Origin: United States of America
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Release date: 06/03/2006
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: 0170901000
Barcode: 5039036025966
Languages
Main Language: English
DVD Description
A young secretary (Melanie Griffith in an Oscar-nominated performance) with dreams of moving up the corporate ladder thinks that her brains will help her achieve her goals. And when she finds a job with a seemingly helpful and sympathetic boss who's also a woman (played by Sigourney Weaver) it looks as if she's on her way. But it turns out the executive is slimy and duplicitous, stealing the secretary's clever ideas to further her own career. Now the furious secretary's determined to get revenge and her plan may not only propel her to the top of the heap but get her a husband too (Harrison Ford). Mike Nichols directed this workplace comedy with a light, smart touch, getting terrific performances from his excellent cast.
Professional reviews
Review: There's no greater distillation of Weaver's talents... A zeitgeist-savvy 1988 romantic comedy (Entertainment Weekly, )
WORKING GIRL is the sparkling success that it is because of the sheer irresistibility of Melanie Griffith... (Los Angeles Times, )
A genius for getting by on pure charm.... A lot of the charm comes from the performance of Melanie Griffith... (New York Times, )