Review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) by Karen R — 13 Nov 2008

I am not agreat fan of comedy but this is the funniest film I've ever seen.

This review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) was written by Karen R on 13 Nov 2008.

Outrageous Fortune has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Cliff S (23) on 17 Jan 2011

Look around, we haven't seen a single white person in miles! What are you talking about? Look, there's one right there. Oh no....got him. HAHA…

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One of my favourite Bette Midler comedies in its day, but I think the 80's styles, score and soundtrack would make me feel otherwise now…

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This was the first R-rated movie I ever saw. If I'd held out a few more years, I could say that regarding Stand By Me and not feel like such a dork…

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Veteran Arthur Hiller, who directed Peter Falk and Alan Arkin in The In-Laws and Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder in Silver Streak, proves equally…

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Decent lighthearted comedy with some R rated situations. But it was the appearence of George Carlin that really made it a worth while viewing…

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By Marc S (212) on 25 May 2008

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