Review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) by Patricia A — 03 Jul 2007

Shelly Long and Bette Midler are fabulous in this hilarious film.

This review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) was written by Patricia A on 03 Jul 2007.

Outrageous Fortune has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Lia T (5) on 07 Dec 2007

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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By Karin H (48) on 15 Nov 2007

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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 Aj B (86) on 29 Nov 2007

This was the 1st comedy that ever made me cry with laughter! its fantastic…

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By Leland P (185) on 13 Nov 2007

Was funny. Was very VERY 80's. It had it time and place. but over all I still alughed…

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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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By John P (2,089) on 06 Apr 2008

It may be disturbing but when I was 4 this was my favorite movie and still is…

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