Review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) by Paul D — 08 Apr 2015

Hadn't seen this since I was a kid, barely remembered it. Pretty funny, if unlikely movie. In the 80s, you really to suspend your disbelief in order to watch something like this. lol.

This review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) was written by Paul D on 08 Apr 2015.

Outrageous Fortune has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Karin H (48) on 15 Nov 2007

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When I was young I used to watch it every day. I was 6 and I couldn't even read the subtitles so I had to pause it every 10 seconds…

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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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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 Missy A (14) on 03 Oct 2007

HILARIOUS! Bette Midler is amazing, and the banter between the characters is so fast and funny…

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By Gary T (2,283) on 20 Nov 2009

Well umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch.....its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout…

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