Big Business is a brisk late 80s comedy that has some genuine charm and targeted humor. It doesn't really dive deeply into anything but isn't slap stick by any means. The writing and script is better than standard fare, and the Lily Tomlin and Bette Midler as well support acting lift the material higher than worth. Recall enjoying it a lot more on initial viewing partially for the added special effects at the time were somewhat remarkable considering being used on a comedy. The storyline focusing on class friction and country vs city-life is chucklingly and snickeringly funny though belly-laughs are almost non-existent. There are lots of smiles and giggles though. Fluff that's worth a watch for the cast.