{"id":3169,"date":"2007-05-10T11:27:37","date_gmt":"2007-05-10T18:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=3169"},"modified":"2021-01-26T21:42:58","modified_gmt":"2021-01-27T04:42:58","slug":"nine-to-five-1980","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=3169","title":{"rendered":"Nine to Five (1980)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s face it &#8212; we&#8217;re in a pink-collar ghetto!&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Poster-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Poster-1-190x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-66235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Poster-1-190x300.jpg 190w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Poster-1-81x128.jpg 81w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Poster-1-171x270.jpg 171w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Poster-1.jpg 479w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><br \/>\nThree female co-workers (Jane Fonda, Lili Tomlin, and Dolly Parton) seek revenge on their sexist male boss (Dabney Coleman).\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>\n<strong>Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Comedy<\/li>\n<li>Feminism and Women&#8217;s Issues<\/li>\n<li>Hostages<\/li>\n<li>Jane Fonda Films<\/li>\n<li>Revenge<\/li>\n<li>Sterling Hayden Films<\/li>\n<li>Workplace Drama<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Review: <\/strong><br \/>\nThis groundbreaking comedy about sexual discrimination in the workplace has held up surprisingly well, thanks in no small part to the lead performances: Parton (in her acting debut) sparkles, Tomlin has rarely been funnier, and Dabney Coleman&#8217;s turn as a sexist pig is priceless. While the script is unnecessarily clumsy (the entire slapstick hospital sequence seems gratuitous, for instance), there are enough genuinely humorous moments to hold interest. Ultimately, while the focus on <em>Nine to Five<\/em> may be specifically female, the desire to seek revenge against one&#8217;s boss remains universal &#8212; one can&#8217;t help feeling vicarious satisfaction upon seeing Coleman held hostage for weeks on end while the three women turn things around in the office. Who knew that a film about sexual harassment and gender politics could be such a feel-good experience? <\/p>\n<p><strong>Redeeming Qualities and Moments: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lili Tomlin as Violet<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Tomlin.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Tomlin.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-66236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Tomlin.jpg 853w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Tomlin-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Tomlin-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Tomlin-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Tomlin-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Dolly Parton in her film debut as Doralee<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Parton.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Parton.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-66238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Parton.jpg 853w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Parton-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Parton-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Parton-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Parton-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Dabney Coleman as the &#8220;sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot&#8221;<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Coleman.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Coleman.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-66237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Coleman.jpg 853w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Coleman-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Coleman-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Coleman-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Coleman-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>The hilarious revenge fantasy sequences<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Revenge.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Revenge.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-66239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Revenge.jpg 853w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Revenge-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Revenge-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Revenge-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Revenge-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>A groundbreaking look at sexual harassment in the workplace<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Sexual.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Sexual.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-66240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Sexual.jpg 853w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Sexual-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Sexual-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Sexual-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/9-to-5-Sexual-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Parton&#8217;s infectious title song<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Must See? <\/strong><br \/>\nYes. Though uneven, this classic workplace comedy remains must-see viewing. It would make a great double-bill with the modern cult hit <em>Office Space <\/em> (1999). <\/p>\n<p><strong>Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Historically Relevant<\/li>\n<li>Noteworthy Performance(s)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Links: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/imdb.com\/title\/tt0080319\/\">IMDb entry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcm.com\/tcmdb\/title\/85046\/nine-to-five#articles-reviews?articleId=1467292\">TCM Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Let&#8217;s face it &#8212; we&#8217;re in a pink-collar ghetto!&#8221; Synopsis: Three female co-workers (Jane Fonda, Lili Tomlin, and Dolly Parton) seek revenge on their sexist male boss (Dabney Coleman). Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors: Comedy Feminism and Women&#8217;s Issues Hostages Jane Fonda Films Revenge Sterling Hayden Films Workplace Drama Review: This groundbreaking comedy about sexual discrimination in the workplace has held up surprisingly well, thanks in no small part to the lead performances: Parton (in her acting debut) sparkles, Tomlin&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=3169\"> Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3169","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-reviews"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3169","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3169"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3169\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":66263,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3169\/revisions\/66263"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3169"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3169"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3169"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}