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| A Fish Called Wanda | 
 enlarge | Category: Movie
Buy New: $2.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  124 reviews
Sales Rank: 1314
Media: Video On Demand
Running Time: 108
ASIN: B000VHXBIU
Theatrical Release Date: July 15, 1988
Release Date: November 3, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Yes, yes, yes July 25, 2006
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
All I can say is this is a must see - a hilarious film you can truly watch over and over again. :)
 Very Funny July 14, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This movie is a wonderful comedy for those who, like me, enjoy off-beat humor. Kevin Kline is always watchable, and he excells in this movie, and Jamie Lee Curtis is a perfect match for him.
Oscar Winning Comedy July 11, 2006
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
John Cleese brought his Monty Python insanity and "Fawlty Towers" confusion to A FISH CALLED WANDA, a hilarious caper film about a diamond heist and all the double-crosses that come with it.
What I really appreciate about the film is that comedy FINALLY got its due: Kevin Kline won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his inspired portrayal of Otto, the intense but dense hit man who loves spouting philosophy but can't hide his overwhelming ignorance of everything else. Twenty years later, I still laugh out loud at his performance.
I believe Michael Palin won the British Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor as well--and he's hilarious as well!
(I've always thought that comedy films have always been shortchanged: Peter Sellers should have won for DR. STRANGELOVE and Steve Martin should've been at least nominated for ALL OF ME and then nominated for Best Supporting Actor for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS.)
Everything about WANDA works, even the little winks such as the name of Cleese's character, Archibald Leech--which was Cary Grant's real name (Grant and Cleese both come from the same part of England).
A FISH CALLED WANDA is a comedy worthy of serious study.
No kidding.
View of 'A Fish Called Wanda' July 7, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
True to form, the cast of characters in this film deliver a hilarious performance. A great 'pick-me-up' when you need to be entertained.
John, Jamie, and Kevin play very well off of each other. I would love to see them do something together again.
5 Stars For The Film...."Deluxe" Edition DVD Due Out In Aug 2006 May 3, 2006
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
This review refers to the 1998 DVD edition of "A Fish Called Wanda"(MGM)
"A Fish Called Wanda" is a fabulous romp with a group of jewel thieves, of which the term "honor among thieves" has no meaning!
At every turn, they are scheming and manipulating the events, as each wants the loot for themselves. The most scheming and manipulating of all is the lone woman of the bunch, who is also the weak spot for all the fellows. Wanda, played impeccably by Jaime Lee Curtis, has these guys falling over themselves trying to get the loot and the girl! Kevin Kline, John Cleese(who also penned the screenplay)and Michael Palin, will have you in stitches with each and every view. Every time I view it I see or hear some little detail or subtlety I didnt get previously.
Nearly 20 years later(yes fans, it's been that long), this film has not lost one bit of it's appeal for those of us that like our humor a little on the bawdy side(Although all in good fun).
But!...Give me a break MGM. This DVD is quite shabby considering the loyal fans this film has.This DVD does have a couple of things going for it. It has the choice of widescreen viewing or standard, has English, and French subtitles, for those who may need them, and includes a booklet with production notes and trivia. Also, the menu page was cute. If you click on the little treasure chest in the aquarium, the screen becomes just the "Wanda" fish swimming around with sound effects. However... as another reviewer mentioned the picture is below average. It does not live up to the reason why we don't mind paying a little extra for a DVD vs a VHS. The sound is in MONO..what's up with that? This film is deserving of at least stereo sound.
And as usual, after all of us have already purchased this now classic comedy, MGM is coming up with a new "Deluxe" edition, that is more along the lines of what is expected of a DVD.(Talk about double dipping!)It is a 2 disc edition and shows these features:
"Audio Commentary with Actor/Writer John Cleese
Over 25 minutes of Deleted and Alternate Scenes
John Cleese's First Farewell Performance
Something's Fishy Making-of Documentary
Easter Eggs, Previews, and More!"
It is available for pre-order(but doesn't list the sound available yet)The ASIN for that site is B000E33W1C.
5 stars for a film that never gets old. 3 stars to MGM for making us wait this long for a decent view.
Still laughing after all these years...Laurie
fans of the very talented Kevin Kline may also enjoy:The Ice Storm
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