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Incorrect entry in 'goofs' section

posted 12 years ago by ReneeMorgan
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"Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): At the start of the movie the narrator accidentally states that JC works 5 to 9, instead of 9 to 5."

I have seen this movie dozens of times, and this is not a "goof." It's implying that JC "works" from 5 am to 9 pm...thus, she's always "on the job." This is seen by her character traits...when it shows her at home, she's still concentrating on work. her character is a driven, strong, committed business woman.

I LOVE this movie...it was also one of my mom's favorites...holds a special place for me as we used to watch it together on cable when I was a kid. :)

[–] LilyDaleLady 12 years ago

LOL, I realized immediately they meant "she works 5AM to 9PM, and NOT 9AM to 5PM" or in other words, she works a 14 hour day, every day and not an 8 hour day.....

[–] BoSoxRule 12 years ago

"she works a 14 hour day, every day and not an 8 hour day....."

It would actually be a 16 hour day.

I'm happiest...in the saddle.

[–] PrettySalad 12 years ago

...but the real goof was when she first showed up at the office following the narrator telling us her work hours. The office was completely staffed upon her arrival, which suggests that everyone else gets in even earlier than 5am.