Review of Working Girl (2009) by Mattias O — 16 Apr 2007

Melanie Griffith in her worst role yet. She destroys an otherwise brilliant movie.

Harrison Ford and especially Sigourney Weaver is however brilliant.

This review of Working Girl (2009) was written by Mattias O on 16 Apr 2007.

Working Girl has generally received positive reviews.

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