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| Reviewed by: Jason White 10 Apr 2006 9 to 5: Sexist, Egotistical, Lying, Hypocritical Bigot Edition
| |  Director and writer Cole Higgins did some fine films back in the 80’s, all of a similar style and subtlety (or not so). The late director gave us Silver Streak, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Harold & Maude and 9 to 5. The latter of which has just gotten a new special edition DVD release. 9 to 5, I remember that one from way back when. It stars Jane Fonda, Lilly Tomlin and Dolly Parton as women in the work force who are tired of being either window dressing or unappreciated, behind the scenes solid employees who never get the attention or accolades they deserve. The film follows the three corporate women who cook up a scheme for some feminist recognition and respect which involves them kidnapping their boss (Dabney Coleman in fine form) and then doing all of his work themselves while keeping up the pretense that he is just busy. Only problem is that he eventually gets loose of his bonds and the first place he heads is back to work for some revenge.
The Video here is quite good despite the films age. The 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer seems mostly sharp with a solid clean presentation. Some age is there with some grain and a few specks, but mostly it holds up well. Some effects shots don’t seem all too great, but overall, for a film over 25-years-old, it looks quite nice.
The audio is Dolby 2.0 or mono if you prefer. Not too good. The score is too loud, with low dialogue being horribly overshadowed. Also it is often thin and flat. Not too much crackle or hiss, it is pretty clean, but the balance is just way off.
Fox has even included some extras here for this fancy new edition. Commentary is first up from Bruce Gilbert, Fonda, Parton and Tomlin is here (neat to have them all) as is a 24 minute featurette titled Nine at 25: Revisiting a Comedy Classic. This feature has new interviews with the main cast and crew discussing the film and the fond memories of it. Also onboard is 10 deleted scenes, the featurette Remembering Colin Higgins, a gag reel, Nine to Five Karaoke, and some trailers for this film and more.
Solid performances make the feminist rally humor here play out in good form. Age has not been too kind in terms of the story and bits, but it still holds up well and has a great number of laughs. The DVD from Fox is very nice, though the audio is a tad flawed. Still hands down better than the prior DVD. If a fan, one to be sure to pick up.
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