Review of The Fortune (1975) by Michael S — 06 Jan 2008

Off-beat but kind of charming comedy with Beatty and Nicholson as a charismatic duo. However, it is a young Stockard Channing that steals the show in her first leading role.

This review of The Fortune (1975) was written by Michael S on 06 Jan 2008.

The Fortune has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Paul D (6,077) on 01 Jul 2015

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By Bancho (39) on 12 Oct 2008

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By Randall C (45) on 02 Jul 2008

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By Slappy M (165) on 30 Mar 2009

Not sure of the appeal of this film. Boring until an hour in. A funny sequence that lasts till the end…

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By Ola G (527) on 09 Dec 2015

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The mouse is bedtime. The bus was not my idea! HE STOLE THE BUS…

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