Comments on: Didja ever notice – “fish out of water characters” in film?

By: TCM’s Movie Blog

TCM’s Movie Blog — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:29:40 +0000

[...] or on rooftops sprang into my head and I thought that the subject might make an interesting “Didya ever notice” (movie characters perched on a ledge?) post for this week’s [...]

By: TCM’s Movie Blog

TCM’s Movie Blog — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:07:45 +0000

[...] (1946) and its various remakes – about an Englishwoman named Gladys Aylward (Bergman) who’s a ‘fish out of water’ missionary in China that eventually establishes herself and earns the respect of the local [...]

By: MDR

MDR — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:09:29 +0000

Those are some great choices Jenni, and most of them can be seen on TCM. Murray's reference of Time After Time (1979) not only recalls the original Morlocks movie (The Time Machine (1960)) but Brockmeyer's Girl's additional comment reminds me of a scene in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) when Kirk and Spock are riding a San Francisco bus and are confronted with an obnoxious youth blasting his boom box;-) Some of the Tarzan movies are good "fish-out-of-water" tales too. Glad you enjoyed Pepe (1960), Ms Bishop!

By: Sally Bishop

Sally Bishop — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:27:56 +0000

I loved This Movie. I had Never saw it before today. This was a great Movies because it had alot of star's in it. It was funny,romantic, and heartfull.I would love to see it again, in the future. I thought it was One of the best Movies Made in that time and this time. Sinceraly Ms Bishop

By: Brockmeyer's Girl

Brockmeyer's Girl — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:16:54 +0000

"Time after Time" is one of my favorite fish out of water movies as well (besides it being just a fabulous movie in general). I've found it holds up very well. My family quotes things like "I'll have a Big Mac, fries… and tea to go" and all the time.

By: Murray

Murray — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:58:47 +0000

"Time after Time" with Malcolm McDowell, Mary Steenburgen and David Warner was a favourite back in my youth. A time travelling H.G. Wells making his way in 1970's San Francisco was caputed magnificently by McDowell. I haven't seen it in years. I wonder if it would hold up for me?The second that leaps to mind is Tarzan. Perhaps the ultimate "fish out of water". I hestitated to bring him up, since none of the many films have accurately captured the actual spirit of the books. However, most of the movies managed to capture some degree of the this human living as an ape helping normal humans cope in the alien jungle who in turn help him cope in the "civilized" world.

By: Jenni

Jenni — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:09:24 +0000

Fish out of water…Prince and the Pauper-2 fishes out of water in this one, an adventure story with some humor. Another Twain choice, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Prisoner of Zenda, and Blazing Saddles. In my picks, the main characters who find themselves in awkward, new experiences manage to adapt and succeed, despite the odds against them.ef4zg

By: MDR

MDR — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:43:51 +0000

I agree Josem, it's the cameos that make Pepe (1960) worth the LONG time investment it takes to watch it, if you're a fan of old Hollywood and its stars (FWIW, I wrote about these types of extravaganzas late last year). For me, it was a joy to see Billie Burke and Charles Coburn (their last film appearances, I believe), and Kim Novak's late bit in the jewelry store is pretty special too.

By: Josem

Josem — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:36:53 +0000

"Pepe" is one of those movies that deserve a full DVD release. It is practically a time capsule of Holywood at that time. It's not a great movie, but it is interesting to watch.