Review of Working Girl (1988) by Emma K — 22 May 2008

This is a fab 80's chick flick with a killer Carly Simon theme tune! Love it!

This review of Working Girl (1988) was written by Emma K on 22 May 2008.

Working Girl has generally received positive reviews.

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