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Sweet and Sour

A Fish Called Wanda (MGM, $26.98)

Most people remember this surprise 1988 hit film for Kevin Kline's performance as the criminal Otto, a Nietzsche-spouting dolt with an anger-management problem. But it's the humanity and humor of star John Cleese as barrister Archie Leach that makes this small-time caper film a keeper. It's a swimming good time (except for the eponymous goldfish, who, sadly, is swallowed alive).

Extras: Extensive. Most feature Cleese expounding on the movie and his career. "As you know, I am something of a sex object these days, by British standards at least," he notes. If you think that's funny, then you'll enjoy the extras.

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