Fun with Dick and Jane
After Dick Harper loses his job at Globodyne in an Enron-esque collapse, he and his wife, Jane, turn to crime in order to handle the massive debt they now face. Two intelligent people, Dick and Jane actually get pretty good at robbing people and even enjoy it -- but they have second thoughts when they're reminded that crime can hurt innocent people. When the couple hears that Globodyne boss Jack McCallister actually swindled the company, they plot revenge.
Critics Sentiment
Dick and Jane execute plan to steal McCallister's money
Dick discovers on live TV that Globodyne is bankrupt
The film recovers from its lowest point during Globodyne's collapse to reach its peak during the climactic bank infiltration, a 4-point swing that mirrors the characters' journey from corporate victims to empowered criminals.
Critics found the film strongest in its opening corporate satire and closing heist sequences, with Jim Carrey delivering his trademark physical comedy effectively. The middle section's descent into poverty received mixed reactions, with some praising its sensitive handling of serious themes while others found the pacing uneven. Most reviewers appreciated the social commentary about corporate greed, particularly the closing credits gag.
Full cast
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Jim Carrey
Dick Harper
Téa Leoni
Jane Harper
Alec Baldwin
Jack McCallister
Richard Jenkins
Frank Bascombe
John Michael Higgins
Garth
Angie Harmon
Veronica Cleeman
Richard Burgi
Joe Cleeman
Carlos Jacott
Oz Peterson
Aaron Michael Drozin
Billy Harper
Gloria Garayua
Blanca
Michelle Arthur
Dick's Secretary
Stacey Travis
Jack's Receptionist
Timm Sharp
Jack's Assistant
David Herman
Angry Caller (voice)
Gian Franco Tordi
Executive
Laurie Metcalf
Phyllis
P.J. Byrne
Laughing Executive
Dempsey Pappion
Production Assistant
Knox White
Sound Technician
Walter Addison
Sam Samuels
Crew
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