Other People's Money (1991)

Entertaining and even educational

In general, I like most Danny DeVito films. He is a comic genius, but also manages to slip in some telling social commentary. This film is no exception. It has great one-liners, mixed with enough sound economics that Instructors at the college where I teach have students watch the film in business classes. You will be entertained and even learn something. What more could you ask? November 21, 2008

Great, great movie

I loved all this movie. I specially enjoyed Gregory Peck's and Danny DeVito's speeches to shareholders before voting. Great acting from DeVito... November 19, 2008

Other Peoples Money

Love this movie. Saw the play a number of years ago and I still would run off with DeVito. Came fast and in good shape October 30, 2008

Other People's Money

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Entertaining.

Other People's Money is a good "feel good" and yet hilarious movie about a Wall St. corporate raider played by Danny Devito who sets his target on a debt free, nearly century old company whose balance sheets are whistle clean.

However, the fictitious company, New England Wire & Cable has a few gatekeepers that are prepared to give this capitalist a run for his money. The head gatekeeper, "Jorgy" played by legendary screen star Gregory Peck delivers a sensational performance as its chairman and major shareholder.

This clash of the titans sets the stage for a battle, full of comedy I might add, between New England Wire's champion, played by Penelope Ann Miller, as the rival attorney who challenges Devito's character at his game. Weapons of choice- a concoction of wit, connivery, wheedling, deception, charm, and what else, seduction.

The movie is a good primer on the nomenclatures of hostile takeovers and corporate dealings. You learn various buzz words like 13-Ds, green mail, and stock buybacks. You also get to witness a good ol' fashion throw back proxy fight at a shareholder's meeting.

Your time invested will be amusingly rewarded.
September 6, 2007

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