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Outrageous Fortune [1987]
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
Sometimes a movie works despite all its faults. Outrageous Fortune has a flimsy, formulaic script, so-so production values and an odd combination of stars, but somehow it's engaging and fun. Shelley Long and Bette Midler play two struggling actresses--one a hoity-toity priss and the other a brassy slob--who learn they've been sleeping with the same guy (Peter Coyote) when he gets blown up in a terrorist assault and they confront each other in the morgue. When they discover that he's still alive, the bickering pair track him down, traipsing across the US in high heels, pursued all the way by government agents, using their dubious acting talents to get them out of tough situations. The absurd plot keeps things moving and director Arthur Hiller (Silver Streak, The Out of Towners) gets cheerful performances out of everyone, particularly the strong supporting cast--including Robert Prosky (Broadcast News, Mrs. Doubtfire) as a pompous acting teacher, comedian George Carlin as a burnt-out would-be Indian and the underused John Schuck (M*A*S*H, McCabe & Mrs. Miller) as a long-suffering agent. Although contrived and cliché-ridden, the film is just absurd enough to entertain. --Bret Fetzer
The star of Ninja Vixen, and a wannabe Hamlet team up.
Review date: 2004-06-18 Rating: 10 out of 10
You have to watch this several times to see how you are being set-up constantly from the first. Lauren intends to play Hamlet and Sandy just wants to keep her phone from being disconnected. They converge at an acting class with the famous Stanislav Korzenowski. They independently luck out and take on Michael (Peter Coyote) as a lover. After his untimely demise, Sandy and Lauren meet accidentally in the morgue. The only part of the body that is recognizable is his nether regions. Identification is no small thing. Upon closer examination they come to the conclusion that it is way too small and therefore Michael must be alive. Their searches for Michael take them to exotic locations and unique situations. Drug dealers, CIA, and KGB to name a few. Oh, and don't miss George Carlin as the tracker. All predictions become true.
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Reviews
Buy it now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review date: 2004-06-04 Rating: 10 out of 10
This is such a funny film from the 1986-7 staring the flamed head diva that is Bette Midler. It also stars the v.funny shelly long. The plot is both girls fall for the same guy and they find out he's been cheating on them and they hunt him down!!!!!!!!!!!! and there a few other little twist to it. There is so many funny line's in the film, bette is so on top form in the film trashie as ever.
Please buy it , you won't regret it
Outrageous Movie
Review date: 2003-09-24 Rating: 6 out of 10
I agree with the other reviewer in that the movie is full of predictable jokes, but the chalk and cheese combo of Middler and Long works, and this makes it a super-delightful movie. The scene in which Long asks her Dad for more money will ring true to the heart of any father of an adolescent. Even though I rate it only 3 stars, it is a long time personal favourite of mine and deserves to be seen, especially at this price.
Not the best Bette but still well worth a whirl ;-)
Review date: 2001-02-03 Rating: 6 out of 10
I wouldn't say this is a bad film but...
Sometimes the script is a little dubious,with a gallon or two of clichés, which are still I may add made funny by Bette Midler and Shelly Long.
With a loose and slightly saggy script this movie still manages to be highly watchable, with many very funny moments and a dazzling screen chemistry between Long and Midler.
The wardrobe is a funny as the lines!!!!
However, for me, as always Bette Midler steals the show with her nefarious tongue and stunningly accurate comic timimg!
a top film that shows true acting ability by both actresses
Review date: 2000-12-16 Rating: 8 out of 10
Two actresses find themselves in the same acting class.one because of her fathers money the other because she can talk her way into anything.From this you can probably guess that Bette Midler plays the bold brash character and Shelley Long plays a snob, they both think they have got what it takes to succeed in the acting bussiness.The two women who are complete opposites find that they have both been seeing the same man(Arthur Hiller).They then want him to choose between them, the only problem is that he is now on the run so they both follow getting themselves into and out of trouble at every turn.Thee they find that government agents are also on his-and theirs. By now they have learnt that their man is not the man they thought he was,after they both give him a piece of their mind they realise that along the way they have joined forces and together they save the day.This film has a lot of good lines from both Bette Midler and Shelley Long but for me Bette Midler steals the show.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Shelley Long
Bette Midler
Peter Coyote
Robert Prosky
John Schuck
Creators:
Shelley Long (Primary Contributor)
Bette Midler (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
EAN: 5017188811125
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2004-07-19
Number of discs: 1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 95 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1987-01-30
Language: English (Original Language)