A Fish Called Wanda

Name: A Fish Called Wanda
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Released: July 29, 1988
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 80
Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, John Cleese

1988

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MGM/UA Distribution Company | Release Date: July 29, 1988 | R

Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, John Cleese

Summary: In this zany comedy, four disparate characters (John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, and Michael Palin) attempt a daring jewel heist.

Director: Charles Crichton and John Cleese

Genre(s): Comedy, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 108 min

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Jay Scott

May be less than the sum of its parts, but its parts are more impressive than most other wholes around. Read full review

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Sheila Benson

A convulsively funny affair.[15 July 1988, Calendar, p. 6-1]

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Roger Ebert

The funniest movie I have seen in a long time. Read full review

Jonathan Rosenbaum

Crichton keeps the laughs coming with infectious energy. Read full review

Desson Thomson

It'll keep you amused enough to sit still and even remember it fondly. Read full review

Mike Clark

This crumbled-caper comedy is the funniest movie ever from a film maker late in his eighth decade. [22 July 1988, Life, p.4D]

Vincent Canby

The dialogue reports funny things instead of showing them. The movie remains in a limbo halfway between the informed anarchy of Monty Python comedy stripped of all social and political satire, and the comparatively genteel comedy of "The Lavender Hill Mob." [15 July 1988, p.C8]

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kyle20ellis

Mar 18, 2022

What can I say about A Fish Called Wanda that hasn't been said already. Not a lot seemingly, everything has been said so well about how good this film is. A Fish Called Wanda epitomises the term comedy classic in every way. It is brilliantly written, uproariously funny and goes along at aWhat can I say about A Fish Called Wanda that hasn't been said already. Not a lot seemingly, everything has been said so well about how good this film is. A Fish Called Wanda epitomises the term comedy classic in every way. It is brilliantly written, uproariously funny and goes along at a pace as fast as the crack of a whip. The film looks great too, with the cinematography skillful and striking. The story is wonderfully constructed with seldom a dull moment, while the acting is superb. John Cleese is sensational in one of his best roles, while Kevin Kline is just as skilled at delivering the comedy and Jamie Lee Curtis is just a treasure. Overall, if you want a fast-paced, hilarious and original film look no further than this jewel. 10/10 Bethany Cox… Expand