Review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) by Cliff S — 17 Jan 2011

"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!

This review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) was written by Cliff S on 17 Jan 2011.

Outrageous Fortune has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Lee M (4,001) on 18 Oct 2007

It's an 80's movie, what can I say, I love the 80's…

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By Karin H (48) on 15 Nov 2007

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By Bootz F (21) on 17 Apr 2009

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 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 Heather M (2,904) on 16 Dec 2007

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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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 Caitlin B (162) on 09 Feb 2008

Shelley Long and Bette Midler make this one of the most fun movies I've ever seen…

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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 Adrienne L (425) on 17 Jun 2008

One of my favourite Bette Midler comedies in its day, but I think the 80's styles, score and soundtrack would make me feel otherwise now…

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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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