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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
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Prissy, refined Lauren (Shelley Long) thinks she has nothing at all in common with loud, brassy Sandy (Bette Midler)... until she discovers that they share the same boyfriend (Peter Coyote)! When their two-timing beau then goes missing, the unlikely duo are forced to reluctantly join forces and track him down. On the subsequent cross-country trek the women learn that complete opposites can sometimes get along after all.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
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
Please buy it , you won't regret it
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
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.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This was a really action packed film with the 2 female leads bouncing off each other wonderfully. Its not what I would call hilarious but its humorous and the action is non stop and Long and Midler fighting was an all action affair. The actor who played the Indian tracker was really good and funny. A thoroughly enjoyable film.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By bernie
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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.
By Karen Mckie
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Another great 80's film, love Bette Midler what and actress and singer, top film and such a laugh feel good film!
By E.Brown
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bought for my mother as part of her mothers day present she so loves these older films and is a big fan of bette midler so this was an ideal choice for her...............
By Dm Fletcher
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There are some good elements to this film. Shelley Long is very much her 'Diane' character and Bette Midler is her counterpart, not quite a 'Carla' but certainly what the English would call 'common'. The chemistry works, but the film is spoilt by the hackneyed CIA people and the regulation chasing around in vehicles of various sorts, which reduces a lot of this to slapstick. I did enjoy the fake Native American though.
By vilma
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I was extremely happy with this purchase....I had an old video of this film...but it was beginning to show signs of wear...now I have it on DVD....I can watch it again...but this time without the minor irritations
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Classic 80's comedy action thriller movie with midler and long at their best. Hugely enjoyable. Totally Sums up the popular comedy movie genre in the 80's and how easily... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Big Spender
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Big Bette Midler fan and loved watching this film again... Arrived quick, good quality and well worth it for price.
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Very funny film from the eighties, shelley long and bette midler are such an unlikely pair but they are great together! A real chick flick!
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I had seen this movie before. It is great fun. Some good laughs and some excitement. Ok the plot is far fetched - so what. Good viewing!
Published 8 months ago by bill
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Arthur Hiller directed a comedy film with a little action and the great talents of Shelley Long and the divine Bette Midler. Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2010 by Marcos Valenca
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I love the chemistry and balance between two opposites like Shelley Long and Bette Midler - you have to be a fan of Shelley Long and fortunately I am - if you liked 'The Money... Read more
Published on 3 July 2010 by James C. Corrigan
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I wasn't sure how I would like this dvd but I watched and watched and I thought brilliant casting, acting never over the top and I liked it so much I watch it at least twice a week... Read more
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