That's exactly what upper middle-class homemaker Bridget Cardigan (Diane Keaton) decides to do in "Mad Money." When her husband (Ted Danson) is laid off from his high-powered corporate finance job, she must return to the work force.

She lands a janitorial job at a Federal Reserve Bank that destroys worn-out dollar bills. She hatches a plan with her two co-workers: Nina Brewster (Queen Latifah), a single mother and Jackie Truman (Katie Holmes), a whimsical young woman.

Diane Keaton turns in a good performance, though it's not much of a step out of her other roles. Her best scenes are the ones in which she becomes immersed in greed.

Queen Latifah's character is similar to the one she played in 2006's "Last Holiday." But she brings some stability to the story and her presence is well received.

Katie Holmes, who can barely qualify as a lead, keeps her headphones on throughout most of the movie, bopping her head or full-on dancing. When she must interact with the other characters, she seems shocked that the rest of the world is still there -- obviously a comedic gimmick. Unfortunately her cuteness wears off fast.

Danson's supporting role makes this movie worth a watch. He steals scenes left and right from Keaton and adds some much needed comedy to the tired script. Character actor Stephen Root (Milton in "Office Space") as the security manager of the Federal Reserve Bank is also a bright spot.

Fans of Diane Keaton and Queen Latifah will not be let down. Especially if you've enjoyed characters they've played in the past. It is rated PG-13 and is playing in Salem at Santiam 11.