Review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) by Stephen M — 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.

This review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) was written by Stephen M on 19 Mar 2008.

Outrageous Fortune has generally received mixed reviews.

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I laughed all the way thru I love this movie and have since I was a kid :)…

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