A Fish Called Wanda DVD

Advantages: Hilarious, great cast, original, fantastic script
Disadvantages: The sequel

...and secondly, I found it a bit tedious (Like many I imagine) to continue to read review about the same thing over and over again while still remaining unbiased and I felt I couldn’t expect anyone else to do so with any more gusto then I could muster up. Imagine my surprise then, when I discover, this week’s product is the ultimate comedy classic A Fish Called Wanda – a film that I have seen many, many times and can never run out of things to say ...
...enjoy just a tiny glimpse into the film classic that is “A Fish Called Wanda”. Director: Charles Crichton Writers: John Cleese and Charles Crichton Actors: John Cleese, Kevin Kline, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Palin, Tom Georgeson Cinema Release Date: October 1988 Genre: Comedy Classification: 15+ Runtime: 108 minutes Awards: Kevin Kline - Oscar for best actor John Cleese - Oscar nomination for best original screenplay, John Cleese and Michael ... Read review

Advantages: Michael Palin, John Cleese, The Story.
Disadvantages: Humour is a little dated.

...called Wanda” I will give a short synopsis so you know what the film is about, my opinion of the film and then finally get to the all important question that Ciao have proposed needs to be answered, is “A fish called Wanda” the “best British comedy ever?”. Synopsis *************** A fish called Wanda is a delightful comedy about the aftermath of a jewel heist, planned by George Thomason (Tom Georgeson), and executed by George, Wanda, Otto and Ken. ...
...Curtis) who has somewhat of a way with men. Not only has she been charming Archie, she has been using her skills on Otto (Kevin Kline, an Oscar winning performance), a stereotypical dim witted American idiot and not to mention psychopath who claims to be an intellectual with vast political knowledge. In order to help her in a heist, little does Otto know, she will be trying to rob him too. Before Otto’s visit to England, he thought the London Underground ... Read review

Advantages: Kevin Kline in one of the best comedy performances ever
Disadvantages: John Cleese with his kacks off...

...ciao this week for picking a product of the week which most people will have first hand knowledge of and making a decent competition for a change. I had begun to think the whole thing was pointless when entries from people who had never used the product or had only come into contact with it when it was put up were finishing very highly. To me it seems intrinsically wrong to award those who have written a review based on a scan of a website or a single ...
...whole thing. But me having a moan about the unscrupulous out there is not what we’re here for so let the review commence. A Fish Called Wanda is without doubt one of the funniest and most memorable comedies I have seen, chocked full of unforgettable set pieces, brilliant running jokes and some of the best comedy performances you are likely to see. Set in London, the story revolves around a £20m diamond heist come a cropper, whereby the head of the ... Read review

Advantages: Comedy Genius, brilliant performances, excellent characters, good script
Disadvantages: relatively uninteresting sets?

My Experience with A Fish Called Wanda -------------------------------------------------------- When my mum first brought this film home from Asda, I looked at her awkwardly and said; "it's really old...and it's about a fish? How can that be funny?" And admittedly I began watching the film several weeks later (as long as I could put it off) with the stubborn belief that I was not going to enjoy it one bit, and that it was probably funny 20 years ...
...is that it actually has a plot and it's good. The Characters ---------------------- I think in this case it is important to introduce the characters before the plot. Wanda - Jamie Lee Curtis ***************************** Wanda is a manipulative woman who knows exactly how to play the men in her life. Initially she is with George, as well as Otto, Ken has a fish called Wanda, and there's a lawyer who can't keep his eyes off her too... Wanda ... Read review

Advantages: British Comedy at its best. John Cleese - Enough said!!!
Disadvantages: Special Feature quality is not superb to be honest

...That film was of course, A Fish Called Wanda. *** The Plot (Without Giving Too Much Away!!!) *** The film was written by John Cleese and Charles Crichton, who also directed the film, and this was Crichton's first film for almost 25 years. The general outline of the plot is simple enough. Four criminals, led by Wanda Gershwitz (Jamie Lee Curtis) and her boyfriend George Thomason (Tom Georgeson) plot to steal $20 million worth of diamonds. However, ...
...has moved the diamonds to a secret location, leading to a predictably farcical series of events as they search for the missing diamonds. Otto is ably assisted by his stuttering friend Ken Pile (Michael Palin), who also has his own interests in the diamond heist. In an attempt to uncover the whereabouts of the missing diamonds, Wanda befriends and attempts to seduce George's married barrister Archie Leach (John Cleese), as if George reveals the location ... Read review

Advantages: John Cleese, Entertaining
Disadvantages: No special features

...This film is hilarious. I watched this BEFORE a Fish Called Wanda, when it was on TV, and didnt it just make me laugh! Another stunning performance from the "Wanda" crew, this film will bring you to tears with laughter. Alot of people compare this film to a Fish Called Wanda, but i believe they are 2 films directed to difference audiences, and with Fierce Creatures, this film shouts out to those with a great sense of humour, and with a Fish Called Wanda, its aimed at those who like to "think" about humour. No hating a Fish Called Wanda, i would choose to watch this film over a Fish Called Wanda anyday, and with performances like Michael Palin's in this film, alot of people would agree. The one thing that spoils this DVD release, is that there are no special features that could entertain the viewer even more, but a £5... Read review

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Advantages: AN ABSOLUTLEY SPOT ON BRITISH COMEDY
Disadvantages: SEQUEL WAS DISAPPOINTING 'FIERCE CREATURES'

...and maybe marks his finest achievement in his career. In a quick summary A fish Called Wanda is a true Brit classic that was much needed at the time for are film industry also both the casting and story line was spot on. This DVD comes with two Disc's with loads of extra's including deleted and alternate scenes with introductions by John Cleese, Original Featurettes, Original Theatrical Tralier and more. I would have no dout in my mind in giving this film top marks as its a true comic masterpiece that will stand the test of time and that will have you laughing on the floor. Absolutley splendid. 10/10 CAST John Cleese - Archie leach Jamie Lee Curtis - Wanda Gershwitz Kevin Kline - Otto Michael Palin - Ken Pile Tom Georgeson - Georges Thomason Maria Aitkin - wendy... Read review

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