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Part of the appreciation of a work almost always is due to the sympathy one feels for the characters. That sympathy is won primarily by assorted Lemurs, Ostriches, Roos, etc. in this film.
Pick this one over "A Fish Called Wanda" the next time you're browsing through the DVD sales rack. You'll be better off with it.
But Rod is not happy with the job Rollo is doing, and he sends Vince and Willa to make improvements. With hilarious results. The zoo employees look like NASCAR drivers and every exhibit appears to have a sponsor.
Add to that a naughty sense of humor. For example, while Rollo is hiding some of the less desirable animals in his sleeping quarters, Willa (on the phone) thinks he has numerous women with him. Plenty of other evidence of Rollo's supposed womanizing gets him in even more trouble. And then there is the time the woman falls down steps and needs an ambulance. One has to forget the concern that might be felt for characters in pain in most movies or TV shows, and just enjoy the moment.
John Cleese and Jamie Lee Curtis both do fine jobs here. Cleese has an insane sense of humor, though his consideration for others lacks the outrageousness of Basil Fawlty. That's probably a good thing; Kevin Klines's two characters do enough of that sort of thing. Curtis does her best work when not even saying a word, making expert use of facial expressions. Plus she has a hot body and shows it off in tight and often revealing outfits.
I don't think I'd recommend this for children. But it might appeal to the Monty Python fans.
Special congratulations must go to Cleese and Kline, both of whom give exceptional performances, and there is a real sense of joy that comes through from the various situations in which these characters find themselves. Although Cleese's character is somewhat 'Fawlty-esque', and let's face it - this is what he does best, I found it thoroughly enjoyable.
Jamie lee Curtis and Michael Palin do equally well, though Palin's character is almost as frustrating / annoying as was his role in 'Wanda', but I don't think this detracts from the enjoyability factor of the film.
This is an uplifting, and heart-warming affair, packed full of laughs, but with a more than reasonable plot line, and I really liked the ending, which cleverly capitalizes on Klines excellent character acting.
If I had to level any sort of criticism at 'Fierce creatures', it would be in the soundtrack department - i just didn't think it was as good as it could have been - but this makes little difference to the overall flow of the film, and I have no hesitation in awarding it 9.5 out of 10, and recommending it to anyone that enjoys a well made and endearing, quality comedy.
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- QuizSir Michael Palin's gregarious character in this movie was intended to make up for his character in Un pesce di nome Wanda (1988), who had a severe stutter and could barely speak.
- BlooperWhen Vince says 'I am not a wuss' to Rod, John Cleese in the background also mouths the line.
- Citazioni
Vince: Told you I'd kick ass, Dad. What I really wanted to ask was, I, uh - I was wondering, could I get a raise?
Rod: Out of the question.
Vince: Why?
Rod: I don't have the money.
Vince: You got six billion dollars!
Rod: Seven, but things are tight right now. Who the hell's making all this bloody noise? Who's there?
[he opens the door and he sees no one]
Vince: Okay, look. Uh, what about a-a small advance on my inheritance?
Rod: What inheritance?
Vince: Well...
[nervous laugh]
Vince: I-I'm your son! You have to leave me something.
Rod: Why?
Vince: 'Cause you... you screwed up my whole childhood!
Rod: How could I have? I wasn't even there.
- Curiosità sui creditiNo animals were injured during the making of this movie, only humans.
- Versioni alternativeTo receive a PG certificate for UK cinemas one cut was made to remove Rollo's use of 'fucking hell'. Video and DVD releases were uncut and the rating increased to a 12.
- ConnessioniFeatured in Des O'Connor Tonight: Episodio #20.6 (1997)
- Colonne sonoreHungry Heart
Written and performed by Bruce Springsteen
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- Fierce Creatures
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- Budget
- 25.000.000 USD (previsto)
- Lordo Stati Uniti e Canada
- 9.381.260 USD
- Fine settimana di apertura Stati Uniti e Canada
- 3.759.480 USD
- 26 gen 1997
- Lordo in tutto il mondo
- 9.381.260 USD
- Tempo di esecuzione
- 1h 33min(93 min)
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- Mix di suoni
- Proporzioni
- 2.39 : 1