The film serves as a biting parody of Rupert Murdoch-style corporate takeovers. Roger Ebert noted that Cleese essentially channels his "Fawlty Towers" energy into the role of the stressed-out Rollo.
Naturally, the zookeepers—led by the ever-stuttering (Michael Palin)—rebel, leading to a series of chaotic misunderstandings involving fake gunshots, animatronic pandas, and Kevin Kline playing dual roles as both the tycoon and his dim-witted son, Vince. Why It Works (And Why It’s Underappreciated) Fierce Creatures (1997)
Called it a "funny idea" and appreciated the satirical jabs at media gluttony. The film serves as a biting parody of
The main draw is seeing the "Wanda" cast play entirely different dynamics. According to reviewers on Mutant Reviewers , the chemistry remains electric, even if the script is a bit loopier. Why It Works (And Why It’s Underappreciated) Called
Elements of the script actually date back to a 1967 concept co-written by Terry Jones and Michael Palin , giving it a classic British slapstick feel. What the Critics Say