Review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) by Dean M — 19 Mar 2007

Prissy Shelley Long and foul-mouthed Bette Midler discover they have some things in common: they don't like each other, they both shared the same foreign-spy lover and they're both funny.

This review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) was written by Dean M on 19 Mar 2007.

Outrageous Fortune has generally received mixed reviews.

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A real hoot! If u havent seen it... GET IT OUT!!!!! & Bette Midler is sensational…

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By Leland P (185) on 13 Nov 2007

Was funny. Was very VERY 80's. It had it time and place. but over all I still alughed…

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One of my favorite comedies ever! Bette and Shelley make an extremely funny duo in this well scripted comedy…

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Great 80s comedy with Bette Midler and Shelley Long :)…

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By Joshua W (496) on 18 Aug 2008

I give this film a ten out of ten. the acting is superb and storyline is cool. anyone who loves this film is a legend…

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By Variety Staff (1,156) for Variety (12,700) on 22 Jun 2008

Midler and Long are never less than fun to watch…

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One of my most favorite movies. Bette and Shelley work so well together. What a laugh…

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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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