Nine to Five (9 to 5) - 6 stars out of 10

Nine to Five (9 to 5) - 6 stars out of 10

"Nine to Five" is classic 80's humor.  While I wouldn't claim it as my favorite comedy, the characters are good, the plot is ridiculous, and Dolly Parton gives a "well-rounded" performance.  It isn't difficult to see that this film derives all of its energy from its three heroines with their opposing personalities.  Parton is the dumb blonde that is smarter than she looks, Jane Fonda is the nerdy, insecure girl, and Lily Tomlin (as always) plays the strong-willed woman who can't keep her mouth shut.  Of course, there wouldn't be much of a plot without a wonderfully despicable villain, played by Dabney Coleman.  The film does walk the line between clever and corny and stumbles into the corny zone a few times (particularly during their stereotypical fantasies of killing their boss), but wanders back into the clever zone when their fantasies get worked into reality.  With a few unexpected twists, good characterization, and an ending that will leave you satisfied (since the villain doesn't get to "hang around" anymore), "Nine to Five" is worth a watch, even if just for its nostalgic look at the 80's and Dolly Parton's theme song.