Review:

Working Girl (1988)

overall review score: 4.2
score is between 0 and 5
Working Girl is a 1988 romantic comedy-drama film directed by Mike Nichols. It stars Melanie Griffith as Tess McGill, a working-class secretary who takes on the persona of her boss to climb the corporate ladder.

Key Features

  • Strong female lead
  • Corporate setting
  • Romantic comedy elements
  • Class and gender dynamics

Pros

  • Empowering storyline for women in the workplace
  • Great performances from the cast
  • Engaging plot with a mix of humor and drama

Cons

  • Some cliches and predictable moments
  • Stereotypical portrayals of certain characters

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