Tweekums Set in London four thieves have planned a diamond heist; they are Englishmen Ken and George and American 'brother and sister' Otto and Wendy. The heist is a success but then Otto and Wendy turn on the others by reporting George to the police; unfortunately for them he has moved the jewels to a safety deposit box and given the key to Ken. Now the serous plotting begins; Ken is tasked with eliminating a key witness against George while Wendy attempts to seduce his barrister to try to learn if Georges has mentioned the location of the jewels… Otto just makes everything worse.This '80s comedy is as funny as every despite being almost thirty years old… some humour, like sticking chips up somebody's nose, doesn't go out of style. The story is relatively simple; for the most part the humour comes from the great characters. Kevin Kline is hilarious as the terminally stupid Otto; a man who thinks he is an intellectual and almost guarantees that their plans fail. Michael Palin is on great form as the stuttering Ken; an animal lover who keeps accidentally killing his target's terriers. His fellow Python John Cleese really impresses as Archie Leach, the initially stuffy barrister who falls for Wendy, played by the excellent Jamie Lee Curtis. The humour is varied so if one gag doesn't amuse you the next probably will… although I suspect most of them will amuse most viewers. Overall I'd certainly recommend this to any adult wanting a good laugh; some of the content means it isn't really suitable for younger viewers.

Predrag Starting out with only a rudimentary idea of the story, and Chrichton's request that he wanted "... to see someone steamrolled", the final result was a film that somehow struck a humorous chord all over the world. The film just somehow "worked", and it's been a cherished classic ever sense. What makes the film truly funny all actors, including in the small cameos, created memorable characters because they had wonderfully constructed and written script to work with. John Cleese deserves the first mention for his excellent triple work as the co-writer of the Oscar nominated script/co-director and the star in the role of Archie Leach, the well-mannered English gentleman whose marriage seems to be in crisis, the defender of George, the leader of the diamonds thieves who keeps the "key" to the coveted loot to himself. Cleese's partner Python - Michael Palin is excellent as shy, stuttering hit-man Ken who is secretly in love with Wanda, tenderly loves animals but is ready to help an inconvenient witness to "meet with an accident, even if it is a very old lady with a weak heart. Loud, pushy and sexually liberated Americans are represented in the film by Wanda (always charming and illuminating the screen Jamie Lee Curtis) and her lover Otto, the former CIA operative, the expert in all kinds of weapons (Kevin Kline in the Oscar winning performance) whom she introduces ad her brother. Wanda is as seductive and sexy as she is clever, unscrupulous, conniving and backstabbing. What she wants she sure will get. She is much cleverer than all men around her combined together but seems that in the end she might find the right man. And finally, Otto, "the ape who reads philosophy but does not understand it... the man so stupid that calling him stupid is insult to stupid people" who does not realize how vulgar and intellectually challenged he is. In the movie where there is no bad or boring performance at all, Kline is outstanding. A talented film and stage actor who has performed in many Shakespeare's plays, he would never have the role as brilliant and funny as Otto.Surprisingly, "A Fish Called Wanda" has stood up well over time. It is still one of the films that I continue to return to for dependable belly laughs. The change of genre in the story is what is definitely surprising as it started as a heist movie and later turns out to be more that what it appears to be as it becomes more complex afterwards as we get to see the goofiness of the characters afterwards. It is definitely a vintage classic comedy.Overall rating: 8 out of 10.

waynewass427 Making a truly great comedy is one of the hardest things to do in all film history.Really, how many truly "great" comedies have been made in the last 100 years?Well, "A Fish Called Wanda" qualifies as a comedy legend.Kevin Kline won an Oscar for "Best Supporting Actor" in 1989 for his role in "Wanda"...something that is virtually unheard of...and for a "foreign" film no less.This movie is filled with more hysterically funny lines and sight gags than I could possibly count.If you've read other reviews, they've provided some spoilers.If YOU haven't seen this movie yet, buy / rent it on DVD or Blu-Ray, or watch it on the 'net.DO NOT watch the edited version, because you need to hear ALL of the funny dialogue that makes this movie the classic it is.If you don't have a highly sophisticated funny bone, don't like foul language, making fun of someone with a speech impediment, or "animal cruelty" (done strictly for gut-busting laughs), or have young children you want to share this with, then avoid watching it, because you will NOT enjoy this masterpiece of a comedy. Regardless of my less-than-stellar review, just don't call me stupid!

mike fernando I'm not going to compare this movie with any other movie. Because the movie is a unique ride and you must watch to see how 80s comedies laid. Even today use these stuffs as materials. Cast looks so great and particularly Jamie Lee Curtis showing what 80s like. So great! Another beautiful thing is the music of 80s. Totally loved it. If you are good fan of 80s music then I'm sure this is one good venture to feel it. III don't want to spoil you with the plot or hint of it, but I can assure you this is a movie that you can enjoy anytime in the day. No big scientific stuffs OR complicated plot which can't understand. The movie is flowing without get you bored. Must watch British comedy with few thrilling moments. Sure you wont regret to spend more than one and half hours of your time for a 80s classic.