Review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) by Annette P — 06 Sep 2006

I thought it was funny but everyone to there own...

This review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) was written by Annette P on 06 Sep 2006.

Outrageous Fortune has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Tim S (2,419) on 30 Mar 2012

Hadn't seen this since I was a kid, barely remembered it. Pretty funny, if unlikely movie…

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By Tom H (1,836) on 09 May 2009

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 Julius L (44) on 20 Aug 2009

Some of the lines out of Bette and Shelley are hilarious. Great goofy fun…

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By Karin H (48) on 15 Nov 2007

Absoultely hilarious. the acting classes are the best for me as this reminds me of certain individuals when I was studying theatre…

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By Stephen M (1,308) on 19 Mar 2008

The writing is filled with sharp banter that is lifted off the screen due to the great comic timing and slapstick prowess of Midler and Long…

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By Dylan W (323) on 09 Jun 2009

Seen it on TV loads of times, always makes me laugh :-)…

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By Tom V (527) on 31 Dec 2007

The comedy with the best lines ever!!I saw it when I was a kid..I want to see it again!!Does anyone have it…

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By Khaled M (496) on 08 Dec 2013

I laughed a lot, Bette Medler is hilarious…

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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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By Joy H (203) on 01 Nov 2008

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

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