The Fish that Saved Pittsburgh - There is no giant fish, Jackie

Summary: <p>Nothing says "screwball" comedy like professional basketball in the late 70's. So why not have a film about a terrible team that becomes great via the powers of astrology? Toss in Dr. Julius Erwing, Kareem Abdul-Jabar, Meadowlark Lemon and repeat stinker stars like Branscombe Richmond and Julius Carry III and you've got some loonie business that is right up our alley.</p> <p>On paper this film should be one to steer clear from. Even just watching the trailer is enough to give casual viewers of crummy films the heebie-jeebies. Yet somehow there is a serious level of charm to this film beyond the obvious live-action WB cartoon version that Jonathan Winters was shooting for. There's a seriously well blended volume of comedy of all types that award both fans of basketball and those that loathe all sports.</p> <p>Everyone loves the Harlem Globetrotters and this film reinforces why that works.</p> <p>The real stinker in <em>The Fish that Saved Pittsburgh</em> is the music. Imagine music worse (yet more catchy) than Cannon's <a href="episodes/movie-reviews/entry/films/the-apple" title="The Apple Podcast Episode"><em>The Apple</em></a>. Yes, THAT bad of music. And it is arguably more full of bad music than <em>The Apple</em> as well. Woof.</p> <p>We thoroughly enjoyed <em>The Fish that Saved Pittsburgh</em> and if you like films like <em>Odds and Evens</em> and <em>Condorman</em>, you're going to enjoy it too.</p>