Funny MovieReviewed by CT, 2009-11-19
Fierce Creatures is the sequel to A Fish Named Wanda. The same incredible funny cast are put together in a story about a zoo keeper and other zoo personnel trying to save the zoo from closing. An eccentric billionaire sends his son (Kevin Kline) and a corporate manager (Jamie Lee Curtis) to see if the zoo can make a 20% profit or else it will be closed down. John Cleese is a scream as the zoo's manager. The cast are great together and the animal humor is too much fun. If you liked a Fish Called Wanda, you will love Fierce Creatures. This movie Will make you laugh.
dve "fierce creatures'Reviewed by Kathryn Mrazik, 2009-07-08
the dvd 'fierce creatures' that i ordered was inexpensive, new and i received it in a timely manner.
"A Lemur Called Rollo"Reviewed by Galina, 2009-07-08
Let me take it out of my system first. There never will be another
A Fish Called Wanda. That comedy was one and only, perfect,
brilliant, mean, witty, the best film about culture clashes, the
best backstabbing comedy, the best - everything. For me, Wanda is a
Citizen Kane of the comedy. Period. What makes is outstanding, are
the four partners in crime as written by John Cleese and played by
Cleese himself, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Palin, and Kevin Kline
that were simply incredible, and, let's face it, despite being
criminals and backstabbers, you would love them all. I know I
did.
When Fierce Creatures was released 12 years ago, I ran to see it
and I was bitterly disappointed. I expected Wanda, Part 2 - which
is impossible because ...see the first paragraph. Last night I
caught FC on TV and I have to admit that it IS a good and funny
film. It knows that it is a follow up to A Fish Called Wanda. It
references to the perfect predecessor, makes you laugh, and lets
you meet again with the fabulous four and many supporting players
from Wanda. Fierce Creatures has gained Cult Status with years, and
I am now a part of its following. The script was written by John
Cleese and the plot is convoluted and silly at the same time. The
best, the funniest moments play off mistaken assuming that John
Cleese's character Rollo, ex-cop appointed the London Marwood Zoo
Director, is a sexy beast for whom one woman is not enough. The
scenes between Cleese (Rollo Lee) and Willa Weston, an American
business-woman (Jamie Lee Curtis) are the funniest. The weakest
links in the movie are IMO Michael Palin who unlike his character
Ken in AFCW can talk and he just would never shut up. His character
became boring and annoying very soon. The same sadly should be said
about Kevin Kline playing two roles, the Australian billionaire Ron
McClain, ruthless, obnoxious, and vulgar, and his weakling loser
son Vince whom his father despises. Needless to say there is not
much love lost between an arrogant father and his estranged son.
The film has so many hilarious jokes and witty references not only
to A Fish Called Wanda but to Monty Python series that by the time
of the conclusion, I had enough fun and laughs to tolerate and
forgive the loud and messy final act.
3.5/5
Fierce Creatures is Fiercly Funny!Reviewed by Denise A. Kuehner, 2009-03-19
Monty Python fans will really appreciate the brilliant comedic performance by John Cleese. Joining him are "A Fish Called Wanda" castmates Jamie Lee Curtis and Kevin Kline. This is insanely clever, full of inuendos and ironic twists that will make you laugh and laugh and laugh some more. This is my familie's favorite flick ( my children are 17 and 19) and a real sleeper because no one seems to know about it. Kevin Kline fans will love his duel role as both father and son. The whole zoo business makes it even funnier. Fans of English humor with simply love this movie.
Continuation on Fish Called WandaReviewed by L. J. Mytych, 2008-06-24
If you loved "A Fish Called Wanda" you will love this movie. So incredibly funny I laugh so hard even though I've seen it over a dozen times. All the characters mesh so well and the story line is beyond hilarious. It's on my "must have" list.
