In this episode of Wong Is Right with Mike on Movies, we take a deep dive into the 1988 comedy A Fish Called Wanda. This film brings together a talented cast—including John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, and Michael Palin—for one of the sharpest and most brilliantly constructed comedies of its time.
We unpack why A Fish Called Wanda isn’t just funny—it’s a masterclass in comedic timing. From Kline’s unhinged, Oscar-winning performance to the film’s perfect balance of British and American humor, this movie pulls off a rare feat: it’s both intelligent and totally ridiculous.
It's hilarious, clever, and still holds up decades later—and we’re here to tell you why.
