Review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) by Gareth B — 27 Feb 2006

Shelley Long and Bette Midler star in a hilarious cross-country pursuit, with the FBI on their trail as they try to hunt down a devious terrorist they have both been sleeping with. Very funny, very eighties comedy.

This review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) was written by Gareth B on 27 Feb 2006.

Outrageous Fortune has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Tommy C (338) on 02 Dec 2007

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A lot of things are going on in this funny movie. I say, it has a good story and good casting…

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By Aj B (86) on 29 Nov 2007

This was the 1st comedy that ever made me cry with laughter! its fantastic…

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It may be disturbing but when I was 4 this was my favorite movie and still is…

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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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Many a time have I been told never to admit I love this film, and that just makes it better…

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