Quartile rating: 6/10 · 1 rating
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.
Fun with Dick and Jane (2005) is a competent but unremarkable remake of the 1977 comedy. Jim Carrey and Téa Leoni bring energy and charm to their roles, elevating what is otherwise a fairly thin script. The plot follows a predictable riches-to-rags-to-crime arc with an Enron-era corporate satire angle that feels timely but underdeveloped. Cinematography is serviceable suburban comedy fare with nothing distinctive. As a remake with a recycled premise, novelty is low despite the updated corporate scandal framing. The ending delivers a satisfying if formulaic comeuppance that fits the tone of the film.