“It is brilliantly written, uproariously funny and goes along at a pace as fast as the crack of a whip.”
A lot has been said about A Fish Called Wanda, everything has been said rightly, infact this movie deserves the accolades. The movie epitomises the term comedy classic in every way. 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.
Four criminals come together to pull off a daring jewel robbery. Wanda is in relationship with George; tries to get rid off him with Otto (another roberer), portrayed as Wanda’s brother among the robbers.
It is great fun to watch each character trying to con the other out of their share of the loot. Its hilarious to listen to K..K..Ken trrr.... too... trying to negotiate with Otto. Its funny to see Archie's relationship with Wanda develop while his relationship with his wife has almost stagnated.
Whether it's John Cleese's dance, Kevin Kline's rips at England, Michael Palin's stuttering, or Jamie Lee Curtis's deadpan performance, they know how to do everything here. I can't describe how funny the movie is; you just have to see it. And you may very well die laughing - or if nothing else, you'll want to take a trip to England. Kevin Kline definitely deserved his Oscar. And of course, the cast teamed up again for another funny movie "Fierce Creatures" (not Achieved the kind of success as this movie did). So go get yourself one of the best doses of comedy of 80s
My Rating – 8/10
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