Review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) by Caitlin B — 09 Feb 2008

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

This review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) was written by Caitlin B on 09 Feb 2008.

Outrageous Fortune has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Duane T (8) on 25 Nov 2007

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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 Santiago A (21) on 10 Sep 2011

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

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By Barry T (888) on 14 Sep 2009

Predictable 80s comedy to pass the time without requiring you to pay close attention…

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Such rarefied screen writing calls for the peerless talents of Arthur Hiller, a director with the comic timing of a tax auditor…

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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 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 Paul D (6,077) on 08 Apr 2015

Hadn't seen this since I was a kid, barely remembered it. Pretty funny, if unlikely movie…

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Hadn't seen this since I was a kid, barely remembered it. Pretty funny, if unlikely movie…

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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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