As it opens, Still Working 9 to 5 feels like a callback, revealing previously unknown details about one of the surprise comic hits of the 80s. Upon reentering this world, it becomes clear that its women’s empowerment theme is as important today as it was 44 years ago. Except then, moviegoers, men and women alike, walked out of the theatre entertained.
While an important movie, it never forgets to make people laugh, and doesn’t feel as if it’s checking boxes. It has sealed its place in comedy movie history while highlighting the feminist movement. While we learn and reengage, the film exudes a delightful energy that echoes the original movie, exploring similar themes, under a new lens.
