tedg Sometimes a movie starts with one idea and goes nowhere other trying to exploit it several ways.Jane Fonda was the rare thing: a so-called sex kitten ingénue turned serious actress, additionally capable of comedy. Here, they build a comedy around her sexual allure. Every gag depends on it. They all fall pretty flat these days because the sexual banter seems tame, and the memory of her sexual intensity has been lost. But should you take the time to watch this, there is a signature scene that shook the world of Hollywood filmdom. Tame today but a big deal in its time.Jane (the character has this name, and he husband is the dick) comes home with a great, exciting idea. It is sexually arousing we see. She wants to tell her husband and does so while taking a pee, starting the story before and going on well after repantying and flushing. It is a strange association that Americans (and Brits) have mixing toilet privacies with sexual openness, but there it is, used for effect, around which a whole movie of seduction is based.She is alluring, but we now know she was drugged and unhappy.Ted's Evaluation -- 2 of 3: Has some interesting elements.

Jackson Booth-Millard From director Ted Kotcheff (Rambo: First Blood), I was very interested to see the original version of this comedy film, remade with Jim Carrey. It is the same format, executive engineer Dick Harper (The Cable Guy's George Segal) is unexpectedly fired by Charlie Blanchard (Ed McMahon) just after finishing a new swimming pool, and he and his wife Jane (Jane Fonda) are in financial trouble. They try to cut down their expenses, find new jobs and ways to get money, and even with unemployment benefits it is uncertain they can keep the house. There is nothing for it for Dick and Jane, when they gain the confidence to they begin robbing drug and liquor stores. Doing this they seem to be surviving and maintaining their social status, it is only a question of whether they will be caught or get away with it all. Also starring Richard 'Dick' Gautier as Dr. Will, Allan Miller as Loan Company Manager, Hank Garcia as Raoul Esteban, John Dehner as Jane's father, Mary Jackson as Jane's mother, Walter Brooke as Jim Weeks, Sean Frye as Billy Harper, James Jeter as Immigration officer and Maxine Stuart as Blanchard's secretary and Fred Willard as Bob. Segal and Fonda make a good duo, there are more amusing jokes than in the remake, it is a pleasant feel-good (or bad that they resort to robbery) comedy classic. Worth watching!

Scaramouche2004 Having never seen either version of this film before, I tuned into Fun with Dick on a whim after once again finding their was very little else on the other gazillion channels we extortionately pay for, and was I so glad I did.Respectable Aero Engineer Dick Harper has everything. A high flying job, his dream home complete with soon to be complete swimming pool, the perfect wife and son and obligatory dog. In short he has managed to acquire the prefect existence and has made a complete success of life.However when George is laid off by his company, he finds that he has been completely living beyond his means, as the debts of the financially secure mount around a financially ruined family. Endless Hire purchase agreements and red bank statements hardly make good bedfellows.After several disastrous attempts to find other employment and with their welfare checks withheld, Dick and Jane are almost at the end of their rope. With their affluent lifestyle and social position spiralling out of control it seems that their is no where else for them to turn.However when Dick and Jane become innocent victims of an armed hold up in a loan office, Jane manages to re steal some of the already stolen money which sets them on a new and exciting path to regain the perks and comforts of old.They decide that if they cannot earn money and they are unable to receive it through benefits then they would steal it in a number of bizarre hold ups ranging from sleazy porn motels, record shops and liquor stores.George Segal and Jane Fonda are perfectly cast as the daring couple bitten by the bug of thrills and excitement as their new way of life becomes more than just a means to an end.We see them practise at their new found art, gain their confidence and slowly acquire the tricks of the trade as they slowly and more than willingly turn from amateur to professional criminals.With confidence comes bigger and better jobs, and with the necessary skill and ability, Dick and Jane turn their attentions to Dicks former employers and their bulging safe. The Ultimate revenge. Great stuff.It wasn't a 'fall out of your seat laughing' kind of comedy, but none the less it was amusing and entertaining enough to be perfect family viewing on a rainy afternoon.It really is Fun with Dick and Jane.

callanvass This is an underrated gem, that's really quite funny, and hasn't dated at all, with fun performances and a really neat story!. All the characters are awesome, and George Seagal and Jane Fonda had brilliant chemistry together, and made a hilarious duo, plus The ending was especially smart and clever. I wanted to check out the remake in theaters badly, but decided I better see the original 1st, and after having watched it, I doubt the remake will top this, plus one of the funniest scenes in the movie for me is when Seagal's Gun gets caught inside his pants while he's trying to rob the drug store!. I kind of felt for them, because I know that type of situation is hard, but it does not take itself that seriously at all, plus Ed McMahon was just great as the sleaze ball!. All the characters are extremely likable, and I believe this should be higher then 6.2, plus it's extremely well written and made as well!. Seagal and Fonda really seemed to be enjoying themselves, and the way they robbed the banks was just hilarious, plus I loved the music as well. This is an underrated gem that's really quite funny, and hasn't dated at all, with fun performances and a really neat story, and I say it's a must see!. The Direction is awesome!. Ted Kotcheff does an awesome! job here with solid camera work, and keeping the film funny throughout. The Acting is lots of fun!. George Seagal is brilliant here, he had wonderful chemistry with Fonda, was hilarious, seemed to be enjoying himself,had some great dialog, and before this I have never seen him in anything, but will be checking out more of his movies after this terrific performance!. Jane Fonda was gorgeous and was equally as good, she was very funny, added spark, also seemed to be having fun, and proved she was indeed one of the greatest actresses of all time!. Ed McMahon is funny as the sleaze ball, I really enjoyed his performance. Rest of the cast do fine. Overall a must see!. **** out of 5