StunnaKrypto Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

Bessie Smyth Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

Brenda The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Cody One of the best movies of the year! Incredible from the beginning to the end.

Byrdz It does not drag despite the fact that the two girls and George Carlin all do a little cross dressing. (forgive the attempt at a pun) Bette and Shelley could not be more different in character or acting style and they do work well together in this one. Literally bouncy Bette and up-tight, befrilled and buttoned up Shelley are a great buddy team up. It's fun and funny and fast. Like all screwball comedies, the plot is preposterous but you don't really mind that. Pay attention to all that happens in the beginning of the film as bits will prove to be important to the plot twists and turns. Only down side was that Bette needed her mouth washed out with soap... we got that she was "lower class" than Shelley in more ways than her word choices. (sigh) All in all , it's an entertaining afternoon's watch (or re-watch)

mark.waltz Take "the Divine Ms. M" and pair her with the frigid Diana from "Cheers" and you have the makings of one of the most opposite of pairings since Hope and Crosby's "Road" movies. In any other situation, Bette Midler and Shelley Long might not have been able to stand each other, but here, they are instant theater rivals who have one thing in common (Peter Coyote) and after discovering the truth about him, band together to find him with many surprises along the way."You saw Ninja Vixens?", Midler asks when she encounters a clerk who instantly recognizes her after she storms in to use their phone. Also present is Long, an uptight actress who longs to take a class from a prestigious Russian acting teacher, and once Midler learns about the class, she longs to take it too. Coyote is believed to have been killed in an explosion and Midler and Long both instantly recognize that a certain body part on the corpse doesn't match up with what they particularly appreciated about him. So it's off to adventure, as they team together, and their bond makes them become closer with lots of gags on the way.Long and Midler are a seemingly odd team as they begin their adventure, and Long shows the rough and tough Midler that her acting training can make her just as tough, especially when they impersonate police officers. Later, they encounter Florence Stanley (as a cynical airline clerk) who rewards them for their ingenuity by providing them information almost immediately after bad-mouthing a customer who tried to bribe her into letting him take overweight luggage on board.This takes them from the rough streets of New York City to Mexico where they learn a few more things about the man they loved and Long gets to prove once again she just ain't some namby-pamby drama queen. The film grabs your attention from the beginning and never lets go. Laughs come fast and furious and the stars prove that they have what it takes to keep your interest. Robert Protsky, John Schuck and Jerry Zaks also have amusing supporting roles, and you will cheer on Long as her seven years of ballet pay off for her in a climactic sequence.

bkoganbing Peter Coyote did not know what he was letting himself in for in Outrageous Fortune when he started kanoodling with both Bette Midler and Shelley Long, both fellow students in Robert Prosky's acting class.You do got to wonder what to make of a guy who's attracted to such opposite types as Long and Midler. Shelley expands a bit on her famous Diane Chambers character from Cheers. And Bette Midler is simply Bette Midler and that's good enough for me.These two naturally don't hit it off, but when Coyote turns up as the victim of a bomb blast, both Midler and Long show up to say they're next of kin. Upon examination of the lower extremity of the burned cadaver which is all that's left, the two of them come to the same conclusion it's definitely not Coyote.Long and Midler just want to find this guy and get an explanation for his behavior and to find out who he really prefers. But there's a lot more to Coyote as the two of them on a merry chase that takes them to the New Mexico desert find out.Besides those already mentioned look for good performances from John Schuck as the rather rigid thinking CIA man and George Carlin as a droll and philosophical Indian.You can't say there aren't any more good women's roles being written when you see Long and Midler in Outrageous Fortune.

Nicholas When I watched this on TV for the first time, I didn't know what to think. I was immediately drawn in by the opening music theme (although old, it's VERY catchy!). This turned out to be a spectacular buddy-chase movie. In my opinion, those chase movies are generally good, but this one has a good soundtrack that helps aid the movie. The sets look really neat, and you don't want this movie to end. Shelley Long is one of my favorite actresses and I hope she continues to make more movies. The best part about this movie is that you actually feel like watching it again over and over!10/10. Go rent this or buy it on DVD!