Zookeepers struggle to deal with the policies of changing directors.Zookeepers struggle to deal with the policies of changing directors.Zookeepers struggle to deal with the policies of changing directors.
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- TriviaSir Michael Palin's gregarious character in this movie was intended to make up for his character in A Fish Called Wanda (1988), who had a severe stutter and could barely speak.
- GoofsWhen Vince says 'I am not a wuss' to Rod, John Cleese in the background also mouths the line.
- Quotes
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.
- Crazy creditsNo animals were injured during the making of this movie, only humans.
- Alternate versionsTo 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.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Des O'Connor Tonight: Episode #20.6 (1997)
- SoundtracksHungry Heart
Written and performed by Bruce Springsteen
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.
- vchimpanzee
- Aug 18, 2008
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- Also known as
- Death Fish II
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Box office
- Budget
- $25,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $9,381,260
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,759,480
- Jan 26, 1997
- Gross worldwide
- $9,381,260
- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1