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In an attempt to catch lightning in a bottle, Monty Python veteran John Cleese wrote this slapstick farce for the purpose of reuniting the comedic cast of A Fish Called Wanda. Fierce Creatures is all about a media mogul (Kevin Kline) who owns a London zoo. He demands that the park raise more profit, so the new zoo director (Cleese) orders that only dangerous animals be displayed in order to maximize ticket sales. In a dual role, Kline also plays the mogul's son, who plans to run the zoo with the help of displaced employees (including Michael Palin) and zoo programmer Willa Weston (Jamie Lee Curtis). The situation lends itself to comedic confusion and split-second timing, and for a few good laughs the film is a pretty safe bet. It's not as hilarious as A Fish Called Wanda (that's a pretty tall order), but Cleese knows comedy, and his efforts are worth a look. --Jeff Shannon
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John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Palin, Kevin Kline. When a bumbling British zookeeper is faced with losing his job, he rushes to make the changes ordered by his boss-including the demand that the animals be made more fierce." 1997/color/94 min/PG-13.
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Either you love this film or you don't care for it. It alldepends depends upon your particular sense of humor. In my case, Iadore it and find it hysterically funny.
My problems with this DVD have nothing to do with the film. Instead, my problems are with the transfer. This disc is one of the worst excuses for a pan and scan disc I've seen. I gave up trying to count the number of times that two characters were having a conversation but only one of them could be seen! Often, there was dialog and you didn't even know another character was even there until they spoke!
Even though I adore the DVD format, for this title, buy the VHS version in widescreen instead. You'll get to enjoy the film and actually see the action.
30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I thought this "sequel" to "A Fish Called Wanda" was far superior and funnier than the original. Complete with the orignial cast to "Wanda", John Cleese stars as Rollo Lee who is in charge of an English Zoo financed by an insideous American company known as Octopus Ink which has told the Zoo they either make the animals more exciting or they'll be shut down. Jamie Lee "I'm in love with my body" Curtis and Kevin Kline play Willa and Vince, a couple of Octopus Ink exects who have come to oversee the companies demands on the zoo are carried out. Although, Vince would rather spend the time overseeing Willa. Michael Palin also returns as Bugsy, a chatterbox zoo worker that has a fascination with creepy crawly insects. This movie kept me laughing from beginning to end. Some of the best scenes are the most suttle and even the sexual innuendo's were tastefully done which I think is a rarity for a movie to achieve something like that nowadays. And Kevin Kline does a fantastic job as the conniving Vince. John Cleese also shamelessly pays homage to both Monty Python and Fawlty Towers which makes this movie a treat for fans to watch. So I recommend this movie highly.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Chris Truax
Format:DVD
This is a very good movie but to get the feel of the full story it needs to be seen in the original aspect ratio of 2.35 to 1.Many scenes edges are chopped off and distractingly paned across.
Universal releases several other of its popular (and not so popular)films in widesceen format so why not this popular movie. I would recommend the widescreen version of the video tape if you can find it over the full screen dvd.
So to Universal get this movie on dvd the way it was filmed and intended to be seen, please !
Universal releases several other of its popular (and not so popular)films in widesceen format so why not this popular movie. I would recommend the widescreen version of the video tape if you can find it over the full screen dvd.
So to Universal get this movie on dvd the way it was filmed and intended to be seen, please !
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
very funny
A very entertaining comedy with a unique premise: that a zoo needs to be sensationalized to survive in today's market.
Published 2 days ago by LKR
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious movie
If you love animals and the crazy Wanda crew, this movie is for you! One of my all time favorite comedies! The humor is amazing - a true classic in my book!
Published 1 month ago by carolinagirl57
5.0 out of 5 stars
And it came true!
I've liked this movie ever since I first saw it. I'm always amazed at how the fictional world of sponsorship advertising has actually come true. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Amy Lemmer
4.0 out of 5 stars
Full screen sucks; otherwise it's good
I enjoy watching this film; especially when it is a sequel to the 1988 comedy "A Fish Called Wanda". :)
Published 4 months ago by Alexander Moraetes
3.0 out of 5 stars
A funny movie with Cleese, Klein, J.Lee Curties and others how can it...
Although not a follow-up, the cover, the actors and producers want to bank on
the success of "A fish named Wanda" ten years earlier but it is not quite... Read more
the success of "A fish named Wanda" ten years earlier but it is not quite... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Julio Claret
5.0 out of 5 stars
Such a funny movie!
I laugh even thinking about it. The cast does a great job
and animals are cute & cuddly. Don't let the title fool you.
Amazon has this and at a good price. Enjoy.
and animals are cute & cuddly. Don't let the title fool you.
Amazon has this and at a good price. Enjoy.
Published 5 months ago by N. Colaw
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fierce Creaters
Slap stick British humor. So silly it is funny. If you enjoy this type of humor this is the movie for you.
Published 5 months ago by Bobbie Brown
2.0 out of 5 stars
DVD 2 stars but movie 5 stars
2 stars for the DVD itself because of the small screen size at the beginning due to the titles, but it does change to full screen. Read more
Published 7 months ago by B. Brierly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fierce Creatures
This dvd was just what I wanted. This film reminds one of a classic 80's movie. Fun and entertaining for adults.
Published 16 months ago by Charlotte K. Whaley
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Classic..
What a great movie! What a great follow up to "A Fish...". This is often a love or hate film but I don't know why. It is funny, well written, a great cast and a hell of a story. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Book Guy
