Review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) by Joy H — 01 Nov 2008

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

This review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) was written by Joy H on 01 Nov 2008.

Outrageous Fortune has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Aj B (86) on 29 Nov 2007

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By Joshua W (496) on 18 Aug 2008

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By Karen R (214) on 13 Nov 2008

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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 Glen H (38) on 12 Oct 2007

The scene where they are running around trying to get into the spotlight of the helicopter makes me laugh till I can't breathe…

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By Connie H (156) on 18 Oct 2007

I love Bette Midler and she is awesome in this movie. Very funny…

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Midler and Long are never less than fun to watch…

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80's, b-grade but brilliant! My favourite movie of all time - it's Bette at her rudest, crudest, sluttiest, funniest and brilliant best…

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By Nicolas C (146) on 28 Mar 2015

One of my favorite comedies ever! Bette and Shelley make an extremely funny duo in this well scripted comedy…

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