Fierce Creatures
Fierce Creatures

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Fierce Creatures

1997
Movie
93 min
English

Ex-policeman Rollo Lee is sent to run Marwood Zoo, the newly acquired business of a New Zealand tycoon. In order to meet high profit targets and keep the zoo open, Rollo enforces a new 'fierce creatures' policy, whereby only the most impressive and dangerous animals are allowed to remain in the zoo. However, the keepers are less enthusiastic about complying with these demands.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes46%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users64%
Director: Fred Schepisi, Robert YoungGenres: Comedy, Adventure

Plot Summary

A group of zoo owners embark on a mission to capture exotic and dangerous animals from various locations around the globe. Their chaotic and often perilous journey leads them to a remote island where they encounter a ruthless businesswoman with a devious plan for the creatures. The team must use their wits and courage to outsmart her and protect the animals.

Critical Reception

Fierce Creatures received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated the return of the Monty Python-esque humor and the performances of the main cast, many found the plot convoluted and the jokes to be repetitive or unfunny. The film was considered by many to be a disappointing follow-up to the beloved "A Fish Called Wanda."

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's humor often falls flat, relying too heavily on slapstick and uninspired gags.

  • While the cast is talented, their performances can't quite salvage a weak and predictable script.

  • The movie struggles to recapture the magic and wit of its predecessor, "A Fish Called Wanda."

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a split reception, with some finding the film amusing and enjoying the cast's comedic chemistry. However, a significant portion of viewers found the humor to be dated and the plot to be nonsensical, leading to disappointment compared to previous works by the actors.

Fun Fact

John Cleese initially conceived of "Fierce Creatures" as a sequel to "A Fish Called Wanda" that would be set in Hong Kong, but the script was significantly altered during production.

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"Rollo" (John Cleese) is drafted in by his ruthless American boss "McCain" - no fries on him - to run a British zoo. His policy upon arrival is to get rid of all the cute and cuddly critters and leave just the menacing lions and tigers and ...

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