Review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) by Hal Boedeker for Miami Herald — 22 Jun 1993

This is a movie that has its commercial concept written all over it; it's so painstakingly crafted as a product that the messy spontaneity of life is rarely allowed to interrupt.

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This review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) was written by Hal Boedeker and published by Miami Herald on 22 Jun 1993.

Outrageous Fortune has generally received mixed reviews.

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