Review of Working Girl (1988) by Sue W — 12 Feb 2007

Great movie about a smart woman doing what she has to do to get to the top when her boss steals her ideas. Melanie Griffith is a winner in this one! BRAVA!

This review of Working Girl (1988) was written by Sue W on 12 Feb 2007.

Working Girl has generally received positive reviews.

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