Nine to Five | 
| Director: Colin Higgins
Actors: Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, Dabney Coleman, Sterling Hayden
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Rating:  95 reviews
Sales Rank: 45296
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
DVD Layers: 2
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 110 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.6
UPC: 024543013716
EAN: 0024543013716
ASIN: B000059HAM
Theatrical Release Date: December 19, 1980
Release Date: April 17, 2001
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With a nod to Preston Sturges's classic dark comedy Unfaithfully Yours (about a man who fantasizes about murdering his possibly philandering wife), this 1980 cotton-candy-feminist-vendetta film concerns a monstrous boss (Dabney Coleman) whose more capable underlings dream of ways of punishing him. That much of the film is particularly fun, but the rest of it descends into silliness when the women stumble onto a real-life opportunity to teach him a lesson. Fonda, the biggest star in the film at the time, takes a back seat to Parton's and Tomlin's showier roles. Written and directed by the late Colin Higgins (who made a lot of people happy in the '70s with his script for the beloved Harold and Maude). --Tom Keogh On the DVD
What's on the "Sexist, Egotistical, Lying Hypocritical Bigot Edition" DVD of one of the more enduring comedies of the 1980s? The cast were obviously delighted for the opportunity to travel down memory lane, providing a commentary. Dolly Parton and Lily Tomlin recorded their bits in one city while Jane Fonda recorded hers simultaneously in another city, as they watched the movie again together. The three leads--one, Parton, a rookie actress--made for a well-balanced comedic team whose friendship has endured off-screen for 25 years, a friendship that comes across in their banter. A "Nine At 25" featurette finds the cast and producer dishing such tidbits as the fact Parton came to the set having memorized the entire script, everyone else's parts included. A "9 to 5" karaoke feature may entertain depending on how many drinks one has had at the office party, but the words don't always seem in sync with the music. To celebrate the release of this edition of 9 to 5, the cast, sans Dabney Coleman, reunited in Los Angeles for a party in which Dolly sang the theme song, memories were shared, and actresses dressed as '80s office workers acted busy in cubicles and reception desks. The Cast of 9 to 5 Celebrate 25 Years of Sticking It to the Boss (click for larger image)
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 A fantastic film. June 13, 2009
Richard Franks (Arcadia, Calif)
Probably the best acting by Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton and Jane Fonda. This is a fantastic family film that never stops. A great experience.
"A True Comedy Classic That Made Dolly A Movie Star!" April 11, 2009
Terry Richard (Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada)
"9 to 5" became the third highest grossing film of 1981 and propelled Dolly Parton to movie star status. Not only was it her first movie, but many ardent Dolly fans have said it was her best work on film. The film garnered Miss Parton an Oscar nomination as Best Original Song, as well as two Grammys.
Jane Fonda wanted to do a film about female office workers who get back at their egotistical and arrogant boss. Patricia Resnick, who also wrote Dolly's film "Straight Talk", penned the "9 to 5" script. It was through Jane's production company that "9 to 5" was produced. Jane knew she wanted both Lily Tomlin and Dolly for the roles of the other two secretaries that she would be playing alongside, and the result was one of the best trios ever in movie making. Their chemistry is right on, and as a result "9 to 5" has gone on to be a Hollywood classic. The script by Resnick is near perfect, and the supoorting roles, most notably Dabney Coleman who plays the boss Mr. Hartt, is superb. Sit back and enjoy a true funny and hilarious movie that has never aged, despite being made in 1980.
Dolly is also producing a Broadway production called "9 to 5 -The Musical", in which she wrote the entire score, and the script has been written by Patricia Resnick. The musical opens on April 30, 2009.
The DVD release features commentary with all the female stars-Parton, Fonda, and Tomlin, and its great hearing them talk about the making of "9 to 5". Their commentary lasts for the duration of the movie, as the stars were watching the entire film while giving their anecdotes and opinions on the picture.
9 to 5 April 6, 2009
Lynda M. Mccoy (usa)
This is a great movie my boys loved it when they
were younger and lived at home, they watched it over and over until
they new it word for word. you should of seen them when they found out that I had it in the house again... now there children are watching it.
 What The ....??? March 7, 2009
Non Trek- freak (Omaha, NE USA)
I had owned the previous dvd release which was in Dolby Surround 2.0. It sounded fine and the picture was decent, so with this version I thought for sure it would at least be in the same audio format or maybe even 5.1 surround(after all it has an oscar nominated anthem by Dolly Parton). I was shocked to find it is only in stereo. What the ....??? When you re-release a film on dvd you should better the sound and picture, not worsen it. What a ridiculous blunder by Fox. The extras are just ok and really only worth watching or listening to once, and the karaoke version of the title song's timing is way off. If you have the previous release, aren't all that interested in special features, and want the film presented the best possible way, stick with that version, or try to buy it from sellers on Amazon. You'll be much more satisfied. Shame on Fox for a lame-o re-release of a classic comedy. Love the film, but this version should not be the last and only version to be released. next year's the 30th anniversary, and hopefully it will finally be released in 5.1 surround as it deserves to be. Get with it Fox, the fans deserve it, especially after all the money the film made for you.
 Well I'm in the minority here... February 24, 2009
Andrew Ellington (Mulholland Drive)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
From the moment I heard Dolly Parton's uniquely engaging voice come over my television stereo set singing the theme song to this 80's comedy I knew that I was going to enjoy myself. I don't know what it is about that woman that I just adore, but whatever, that's neither here nor there. The fact is that before I even got into the meat of this movie I had made my mind up. By the time the credits began to roll I have changed my mind completely. Yet still, by the time I woke up the next morning I had a very different outlook.
Okay, so here's the thing; `9 to 5' is a deceitful little thing.
This is what I mean. `9 to 5' is not a laugh out loud type of comedy. Maybe it is to some, but for me it was one of those `laugh quietly on the inside' type of comedies, and so because of that when the film ends I wound up thinking it wasn't really all that funny. But it's also one of those comedies that sits well with you. As you think about it you wind up finding the humor and before long you remember it funnier than when you were watching it.
Make sense?
So the film revolves around three working women and their egotistical boss. Violet Newstead is a hard working woman seeking out a promotion that she wholeheartedly deserves; Doralee Rhodes is a hard working secretary just trying to do her job right despite the nasty rumors floating around the office, and Judy Bernly is a recent divorcee who just wants to prove her independence. The problem they all share is the man they call boss; Franklin M. Hart Jr.
When an accident gives sends one of the girls into a panic their lives are forever changed as they find themselves holding their boss hostage, getting involved in blackmail and eventually teaching the man a thing or two about girl-power.
As far as the acting is concerned, there are clear standouts and a few disappointing letdowns. First of all, Dolly Parton is a doll and a comedic knockout; truly the most inspired performance between the three leads. Jane Fonda, an actress I am not usually smitten with, is less inspired but she manages to be better than I would have given her credit for. My biggest disappointment came in the form of Lily Tomlin, who I just expected to be amazing. I usually find her a comedic delight and a true standout in just about everything, but here she was at times rather dull.
The truth of the matter is though, that as much as this film is about these three women and their `standing up to the man', it is the man himself that runs away with the entire show. Yes, Dabney Coleman, AKA Franklin M. Hart Jr. is seriously the funniest and most engaging part of this film. He nails his character and delivers one of my favorite supporting performances of the said year.
So, the film is not as good as I expected (it can feel a little bland at times) but if you let it rest a bit it winds up being funnier the more you think about it. In parts it's great and so maybe that's why it's funnier to think about than to watch, since when you think about it you think about the better parts. Anyways, it's worthy watching at least once; if only for the great Coleman and the vivacious Parton.
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