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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

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 Why It Works (And Why It’s Underappreciated) Called

Writers at MovieRob and Interjected argue that while it may not be as "clever" as A Fish Called Wanda , its sheer absurdity makes it a "wunderkind" of physical comedy.