
The Fortune
1975, Comedy, 1h 28m
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Oscar
Nicky
Freddie
Mrs. Gould
Chief Detective Sergeant Jack Power

John the Barber
Critic Reviews for The Fortune
All Critics (6) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (5)
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A major disappointment.
November 27, 2019 | Full Review… -
The timing wasn't planned but it is fortuitous. The Fortune (Twilight Time, Blu-ray), a screwball comedy directed by Mike Nichols, debuts on Blu-ray a month after Nichols passed away.
March 14, 2015 | Full Review… -
Mike Nichols' period farce is an artistic and commercial misfire--despite the presence of two major stars, Jack Nicholson and Warren Beatty.
April 26, 2011 | Rating: C | Full Review… -
The uneven farce is enjoyable only in spurts.
January 11, 2009 | Rating: C+ | Full Review… -
Fascinating mess. Far better than its reputation suggests.
August 29, 2006 | Rating: 3/5 -
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May 15, 2006 | Rating: 2/5
Audience Reviews for The Fortune
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Jan 19, 2013With two such big name stars I was surprised that I'd never heard of 'The Fortune' before but having seen the finished product it's pretty clear why Hollywood has chosen to disown it. The pairing of Beatty and Nicholson just doesn't work here. The material suggests pure farce and what was needed was a Lemmon and Matthau pairing. Instead Beatty looks uncomfortable and Nicholson looks like he's going to massacre the whole cast at any time, so scary is the glint in his eye! Channing is good as the woman they are desperately trying to fleece and the period detail by Nichol's looks great but I didn't find it very funny and was bored through most of it.David S Super Reviewer
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Jul 04, 2012Nicholson and Beatty form a really funny duo.Lucas M Super Reviewer
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Aug 10, 2010The first hour/2 acts of The Fortune were so slow moving that not even the underrated comic pairing of Jack Nicholson (an absolute nut here) and Warren Beatty (think a dopey Jim Dandy) were able to completely stop the juggernaut of slow dullness. I was wondering why the hell I'd never heard of The Fortune before and I'd gotten my answer. But once that first hour disappeared something clicked with the comic timing and the last 10 minutes of The Fortune were some of the most hilariously tense and nerve-wracking I can remember. Its a quick worthwhile watch if you get the chance.Michael G Super Reviewer
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