The Birdcage
Starring:Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Dianne Wiest, Dan Futterman, Calista Flockhart, Hank Azaria, Christine Baranski, Tom McGowan (II), Grant Heslov, Kirby Mitchell, James Lally, Luca Tommassini, Luis Camacho, Andre Fuentes, Tony Gonzalez, Dante Henderson, Scott Kaske, Kevin Alexander Stea, Tim Kelleher
Director: Mike Nichols
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Product Type: DVD
Editorial Review:
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The great improvisational comedy team of Mike Nichols and Elaine May reunited to (respectively) direct and write this update of the French comedy La Cage Aux Folles. Robin Williams stars as a gay Miami nightclub owner who is forced to play it straight and ask his drag-queen partner (Nathan Lane) to hide out when Williams's son invites his prospective--and highly conservative--in-laws and fiancée to a meet-and-greet dinner party. Gene Hackman and Dianne Wiest play the straight-laced senator and his wife, and Calista Flockhart (from television's Ally McBeal) plays their daughter in a culture-clash with outrageous consequences. May's witty screenplay incorporates some pointed observations about the political landscape of the 1990s and takes a sensitive approach to the comedy's underlying drama. Topping off the action is Hank Azaria in a scene-stealing role as Williams's and Lane's flamboyant housekeeper, "Agador Spartacus." --Jeff Shannon
Average customer rating:
- fascinating comedy
- Lots of Laughs
- The Birdcage
- Bird, Bird, Who's got the Bird ?
- YEA!
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The Birdcage
Starring: Robin Williams , Gene Hackman , Nathan Lane , Dianne Wiest , and Dan Futterman
Director: Mike Nichols
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ASIN: 0792833198
Release Date: 1997-03-26 |
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The great improvisational comedy team of Mike Nichols and Elaine May reunited to (respectively) direct and write this update of the French comedy La Cage Aux Folles. Robin Williams stars as a gay Miami nightclub owner who is forced to play it straight and ask his drag-queen partner (Nathan Lane) to hide out when Williams's son invites his prospective--and highly conservative--in-laws and fiancée to a meet-and-greet dinner party. Gene Hackman and Dianne Wiest play the straight-laced senator and his wife, and Calista Flockhart (from television's Ally McBeal) plays their daughter in a culture-clash with outrageous consequences. May's witty screenplay incorporates some pointed observations about the political landscape of the 1990s and takes a sensitive approach to the comedy's underlying drama. Topping off the action is Hank Azaria in a scene-stealing role as Williams's and Lane's flamboyant housekeeper, "Agador Spartacus." --Jeff Shannon
Description
Lies and deceptionit's all in the family when Robin Williams must convince his future in-laws that he's as upstanding and uptight as they are in "the funniest comedy you'll see this year" (Gene Shalit, "Today Show"). Co-starring Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Dianne Wiest, Christine Baranski and Calista Flockhart, The Birdcage is an uproarious comedy that will send your spirits soaring. Armand (Williams) and Albert (Lane) have built the perfect life for themselves tending to their gaudy Miami nightclub. But their pastel tranquility is shaken when Armand's son announces that he's getting married to the daughter of ultra-conservative Senator Keeley (Hackman)...and they're all getting together for dinner! Can Armand and Albert transform themselves into Mr.and Mrs. Family Values in time? It'll take the performance of their lives, but they'll do anythingand everythingto pull the chiffon over Keeley's eyes!
Customer Reviews:
fascinating comedy.......2007-06-04
Great acting and full of contrasts. Highly enjoyable and hilarious. I'm not into comedy, but this one is excellent. Nathan Lane's character is fantastic and Robin Williams plays along with the same quality as in most of his movies. A nice comedy on the gay lifestyle in South Beach; a little exagerated, but that's what makes it so charming!!.
Lots of Laughs.......2007-04-15
"The Birdcage"
Lots of Laughs
Amos Lassen and Cinema Pride
I usually do not like commercial comedies but "The Birdcage" is an exception. I watched it again last night and I find it absolutely amazing just how funny it is. I had already seen "La Cage Aux Folles" several times before and in all of its incarnations. Hands down, "The Birdcage" is a great remake of an already classical film. Robin Williams and Nathan Lane are wonderful as the lead couple. This may be one of the funniest films I have ever seen.
Armand Goldman owns a popular drag nightclub in Miami. His long time lover is the star of the show, Starina. The two have a son, Val, (actually he is Armand's son from an earlier "straight" marriage) who comes "home" to announce his engagement to Barbara Keely, daughter of a United States senator. Senator Keely also happens to be the vice president of the Committee for Moral Order. The senator and his family come to South Beach to meet Val and his family and what ensues is the funniest chaos we have had on the screen in a long time. Lies and deception rule the day. What else can we expect when a guy must convince his future in-laws that he is as honest and upright and socially correct as they are. Armand and Albert (Starina) have been a Garden of Eden for themselves as they run their gaudy club. The tranquility of their lives is shaken when Val announces that he is bringing his ultra-conservative future in-laws to meet the folks. And they are all planning to have dinner together.
I could not stop laughing as I watched this movie again. All of the characters are so stereotypical, the acting is over the top, and the whole thing is completely unbelievable. With this, the script is obviously written by someone who has no intention of contributing to the stereotypical view of the drag community. Rather it appears that the script was written to create characters that are lovable as they look at us and say. "Do not take us seriously".
There is nothing realistic about the movie. It is not politically correct but isn't society a bit too hung up on political correctness anyway? You cannot help but love the characters in "The Birdcage" because they are so stereotypical and they are brought to life by a cast that is determined to make you love them and laugh. Even though there is little trace of reality here. This does not distract from the overall effect the movie provides. The story is shallow but the details are what make the movie funny.
The cast is great bar none. Both Robin Williams and Nathan Lane wear their roles like good pairs of broken in Levis. Both men are comic geniuses, Dianne Wiest with her ditzy self is amazing and Gene Hackman in the last scene almost walks away with the entire film. Obviously they all had a great time making it and we all had a great time watching it. The verbal repartee between and among the actors is stellar. The entire movie is hysterically entertaining. I have so many favorite scenes that I find myself laughing as I write this review which is probably the reason t has took me so long to review it. Hank Azaria
as Agador, however, has to be one of the highlights of the film. This is a movie that you can watch again and again and it ever gets old or trite. It
was filmed to entertain and that is exactly what it does.
"The Birdcage" is way over the top but utterly and completely hilarious. Nothing in the film is subtle and the characters were written to be caricatures of every gay stereotype. Isn't it great to be able to laugh at ourselves and the way we live? Once you submit to the impossible plot of this irresistible comedy directed by the incomparable Mike Nichols you may have to dry your eyes. The gifts of perfect timing and superb direction along with a wonderful cast makes this movie the fun film that it is.
The Birdcage.......2007-03-11
I LOVE this video. Every actor is great and the characters are a real hoot!
Bird, Bird, Who's got the Bird ?.......2007-03-09
This is the best of the"La Cage " films. The French versions are interesting but not nearly as comical as Williams and Lane. If you have viewed La Cage a Folle's 1 &2, you have missed the best, If you have the "Birdcage" you can forget the rest.
YEA!.......2007-02-14
AFTER WATCHING THIS VIA NETFLIX I HAD TO HAVE IT. THIS MOVIE IS DELIGHTFULLY FUNNY AND SOPHISTICATED. A REAL CHEERUP WHEN I'M ALONE AND GREAT FOR A PARTY. HAVE FUN!
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The Birdcage
Starring: Robin Williams , Gene Hackman , Nathan Lane , Dianne Wiest , and Dan Futterman
Director: Mike Nichols
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ASIN: B0006U3SQM |
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Charlie Rose (August 23, 2000)
Manufacturer: Charlie Rose Inc.
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ASIN: B000HBL89E
Release Date: 2006-12-21 |
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A rebroadcast of a conversation with actor and comedian Robin Williams talking about his life, career, politics and other miscellany in a lively conversation cum stand up comedy routine. This segment originally aired on April 20, 2000.
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Average customer rating:
- fascinating comedy
- Lots of Laughs
- The Birdcage
- Bird, Bird, Who's got the Bird ?
- YEA!
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The Birdcage [Region 2]
Starring: Robin Williams , Gene Hackman , Nathan Lane , Dianne Wiest , and Dan Futterman
Director: Mike Nichols
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- To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar
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- In & Out
- The First Wives Club
ASIN: B00004CZES |
Amazon.com essential video
The great improvisational comedy team of Mike Nichols and Elaine May reunited to (respectively) direct and write this update of the French comedy La Cage Aux Folles. Robin Williams stars as a gay Miami nightclub owner who is forced to play it straight and ask his drag-queen partner (Nathan Lane) to hide out when Williams's son invites his prospective--and highly conservative--in-laws and fiancée to a meet-and-greet dinner party. Gene Hackman and Dianne Wiest play the straight-laced senator and his wife, and Calista Flockhart (from television's Ally McBeal) plays their daughter in a culture-clash with outrageous consequences. May's witty screenplay incorporates some pointed observations about the political landscape of the 1990s and takes a sensitive approach to the comedy's underlying drama. Topping off the action is Hank Azaria in a scene-stealing role as Williams's and Lane's flamboyant housekeeper, "Agador Spartacus." --Jeff Shannon
Customer Reviews:
fascinating comedy.......2007-06-04
Great acting and full of contrasts. Highly enjoyable and hilarious. I'm not into comedy, but this one is excellent. Nathan Lane's character is fantastic and Robin Williams plays along with the same quality as in most of his movies. A nice comedy on the gay lifestyle in South Beach; a little exagerated, but that's what makes it so charming!!.
Lots of Laughs.......2007-04-15
"The Birdcage"
Lots of Laughs
Amos Lassen and Cinema Pride
I usually do not like commercial comedies but "The Birdcage" is an exception. I watched it again last night and I find it absolutely amazing just how funny it is. I had already seen "La Cage Aux Folles" several times before and in all of its incarnations. Hands down, "The Birdcage" is a great remake of an already classical film. Robin Williams and Nathan Lane are wonderful as the lead couple. This may be one of the funniest films I have ever seen.
Armand Goldman owns a popular drag nightclub in Miami. His long time lover is the star of the show, Starina. The two have a son, Val, (actually he is Armand's son from an earlier "straight" marriage) who comes "home" to announce his engagement to Barbara Keely, daughter of a United States senator. Senator Keely also happens to be the vice president of the Committee for Moral Order. The senator and his family come to South Beach to meet Val and his family and what ensues is the funniest chaos we have had on the screen in a long time. Lies and deception rule the day. What else can we expect when a guy must convince his future in-laws that he is as honest and upright and socially correct as they are. Armand and Albert (Starina) have been a Garden of Eden for themselves as they run their gaudy club. The tranquility of their lives is shaken when Val announces that he is bringing his ultra-conservative future in-laws to meet the folks. And they are all planning to have dinner together.
I could not stop laughing as I watched this movie again. All of the characters are so stereotypical, the acting is over the top, and the whole thing is completely unbelievable. With this, the script is obviously written by someone who has no intention of contributing to the stereotypical view of the drag community. Rather it appears that the script was written to create characters that are lovable as they look at us and say. "Do not take us seriously".
There is nothing realistic about the movie. It is not politically correct but isn't society a bit too hung up on political correctness anyway? You cannot help but love the characters in "The Birdcage" because they are so stereotypical and they are brought to life by a cast that is determined to make you love them and laugh. Even though there is little trace of reality here. This does not distract from the overall effect the movie provides. The story is shallow but the details are what make the movie funny.
The cast is great bar none. Both Robin Williams and Nathan Lane wear their roles like good pairs of broken in Levis. Both men are comic geniuses, Dianne Wiest with her ditzy self is amazing and Gene Hackman in the last scene almost walks away with the entire film. Obviously they all had a great time making it and we all had a great time watching it. The verbal repartee between and among the actors is stellar. The entire movie is hysterically entertaining. I have so many favorite scenes that I find myself laughing as I write this review which is probably the reason t has took me so long to review it. Hank Azaria
as Agador, however, has to be one of the highlights of the film. This is a movie that you can watch again and again and it ever gets old or trite. It
was filmed to entertain and that is exactly what it does.
"The Birdcage" is way over the top but utterly and completely hilarious. Nothing in the film is subtle and the characters were written to be caricatures of every gay stereotype. Isn't it great to be able to laugh at ourselves and the way we live? Once you submit to the impossible plot of this irresistible comedy directed by the incomparable Mike Nichols you may have to dry your eyes. The gifts of perfect timing and superb direction along with a wonderful cast makes this movie the fun film that it is.
The Birdcage.......2007-03-11
I LOVE this video. Every actor is great and the characters are a real hoot!
Bird, Bird, Who's got the Bird ?.......2007-03-09
This is the best of the"La Cage " films. The French versions are interesting but not nearly as comical as Williams and Lane. If you have viewed La Cage a Folle's 1 &2, you have missed the best, If you have the "Birdcage" you can forget the rest.
YEA!.......2007-02-14
AFTER WATCHING THIS VIA NETFLIX I HAD TO HAVE IT. THIS MOVIE IS DELIGHTFULLY FUNNY AND SOPHISTICATED. A REAL CHEERUP WHEN I'M ALONE AND GREAT FOR A PARTY. HAVE FUN!
Description
Earlier this week, President Clinton announced a new anti-drug plan and named General Barry McCaffrey, America's most highly decorated soldier, point man. McCaffrey is the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy and he talks to Charlie about an increasingly urgent problem in America and how he intends to approach solving it. Then, Nathan Lane is on to talk about his simultaneous Hollywood and Broadway successes. He is currently starring in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum on Broadway and he can also be seen, starring opposite Robin Williams, in The Birdcage. Finally, in 1954, Jim Wright was elected to the first of 18 consecutive terms in Congress. He has known every American president from Eisenhower through Bush. He is on to share a bit about American History and offer his insight into the 1996 presidential election.
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Charlie Rose with Robin Williams (August 23, 2000)
Manufacturer: Charlie Rose
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ASIN: B000IMVPH2
Release Date: 2006-09-18 |
Description
Actor and comedian Robin Williams talks about his life, career, politics and other miscellany in a lively conversation cum stand up comedy routine.
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Average customer rating:
- fascinating comedy
- Lots of Laughs
- The Birdcage
- Bird, Bird, Who's got the Bird ?
- YEA!
|
The Birdcage [Region 2]
Starring: Robin Williams , Gene Hackman , Nathan Lane , Dianne Wiest , and Dan Futterman
Director: Mike Nichols
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- The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Extra Frills Edition)
- To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar
- La Cage Aux Folles
- In & Out
- The First Wives Club
ASIN: B00004RZ0J |
Amazon.com essential video
The great improvisational comedy team of Mike Nichols and Elaine May reunited to (respectively) direct and write this update of the French comedy La Cage Aux Folles. Robin Williams stars as a gay Miami nightclub owner who is forced to play it straight and ask his drag-queen partner (Nathan Lane) to hide out when Williams's son invites his prospective--and highly conservative--in-laws and fiancée to a meet-and-greet dinner party. Gene Hackman and Dianne Wiest play the straight-laced senator and his wife, and Calista Flockhart (from television's Ally McBeal) plays their daughter in a culture-clash with outrageous consequences. May's witty screenplay incorporates some pointed observations about the political landscape of the 1990s and takes a sensitive approach to the comedy's underlying drama. Topping off the action is Hank Azaria in a scene-stealing role as Williams's and Lane's flamboyant housekeeper, "Agador Spartacus." --Jeff Shannon
Customer Reviews:
fascinating comedy.......2007-06-04
Great acting and full of contrasts. Highly enjoyable and hilarious. I'm not into comedy, but this one is excellent. Nathan Lane's character is fantastic and Robin Williams plays along with the same quality as in most of his movies. A nice comedy on the gay lifestyle in South Beach; a little exagerated, but that's what makes it so charming!!.
Lots of Laughs.......2007-04-15
"The Birdcage"
Lots of Laughs
Amos Lassen and Cinema Pride
I usually do not like commercial comedies but "The Birdcage" is an exception. I watched it again last night and I find it absolutely amazing just how funny it is. I had already seen "La Cage Aux Folles" several times before and in all of its incarnations. Hands down, "The Birdcage" is a great remake of an already classical film. Robin Williams and Nathan Lane are wonderful as the lead couple. This may be one of the funniest films I have ever seen.
Armand Goldman owns a popular drag nightclub in Miami. His long time lover is the star of the show, Starina. The two have a son, Val, (actually he is Armand's son from an earlier "straight" marriage) who comes "home" to announce his engagement to Barbara Keely, daughter of a United States senator. Senator Keely also happens to be the vice president of the Committee for Moral Order. The senator and his family come to South Beach to meet Val and his family and what ensues is the funniest chaos we have had on the screen in a long time. Lies and deception rule the day. What else can we expect when a guy must convince his future in-laws that he is as honest and upright and socially correct as they are. Armand and Albert (Starina) have been a Garden of Eden for themselves as they run their gaudy club. The tranquility of their lives is shaken when Val announces that he is bringing his ultra-conservative future in-laws to meet the folks. And they are all planning to have dinner together.
I could not stop laughing as I watched this movie again. All of the characters are so stereotypical, the acting is over the top, and the whole thing is completely unbelievable. With this, the script is obviously written by someone who has no intention of contributing to the stereotypical view of the drag community. Rather it appears that the script was written to create characters that are lovable as they look at us and say. "Do not take us seriously".
There is nothing realistic about the movie. It is not politically correct but isn't society a bit too hung up on political correctness anyway? You cannot help but love the characters in "The Birdcage" because they are so stereotypical and they are brought to life by a cast that is determined to make you love them and laugh. Even though there is little trace of reality here. This does not distract from the overall effect the movie provides. The story is shallow but the details are what make the movie funny.
The cast is great bar none. Both Robin Williams and Nathan Lane wear their roles like good pairs of broken in Levis. Both men are comic geniuses, Dianne Wiest with her ditzy self is amazing and Gene Hackman in the last scene almost walks away with the entire film. Obviously they all had a great time making it and we all had a great time watching it. The verbal repartee between and among the actors is stellar. The entire movie is hysterically entertaining. I have so many favorite scenes that I find myself laughing as I write this review which is probably the reason t has took me so long to review it. Hank Azaria
as Agador, however, has to be one of the highlights of the film. This is a movie that you can watch again and again and it ever gets old or trite. It
was filmed to entertain and that is exactly what it does.
"The Birdcage" is way over the top but utterly and completely hilarious. Nothing in the film is subtle and the characters were written to be caricatures of every gay stereotype. Isn't it great to be able to laugh at ourselves and the way we live? Once you submit to the impossible plot of this irresistible comedy directed by the incomparable Mike Nichols you may have to dry your eyes. The gifts of perfect timing and superb direction along with a wonderful cast makes this movie the fun film that it is.
The Birdcage.......2007-03-11
I LOVE this video. Every actor is great and the characters are a real hoot!
Bird, Bird, Who's got the Bird ?.......2007-03-09
This is the best of the"La Cage " films. The French versions are interesting but not nearly as comical as Williams and Lane. If you have viewed La Cage a Folle's 1 &2, you have missed the best, If you have the "Birdcage" you can forget the rest.
YEA!.......2007-02-14
AFTER WATCHING THIS VIA NETFLIX I HAD TO HAVE IT. THIS MOVIE IS DELIGHTFULLY FUNNY AND SOPHISTICATED. A REAL CHEERUP WHEN I'M ALONE AND GREAT FOR A PARTY. HAVE FUN!
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Historic Birdcage Theatre
Starring: Historic Bird Cage Theatre
Manufacturer: Terra Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B00027EEQM
Release Date: 2004-04-20 |
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Average customer rating:
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The Birdcage [Region 2]
Starring: Robin Williams , Gene Hackman , Nathan Lane , Dianne Wiest , and Dan Futterman
Director: Mike Nichols
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The great improvisational comedy team of Mike Nichols and Elaine May reunited to (respectively) direct and write this update of the French comedy La Cage Aux Folles. Robin Williams stars as a gay Miami nightclub owner who is forced to play it straight and ask his drag-queen partner (Nathan Lane) to hide out when Williams's son invites his prospective--and highly conservative--in-laws and fiancée to a meet-and-greet dinner party. Gene Hackman and Dianne Wiest play the straight-laced senator and his wife, and Calista Flockhart (from television's Ally McBeal) plays their daughter in a culture-clash with outrageous consequences. May's witty screenplay incorporates some pointed observations about the political landscape of the 1990s and takes a sensitive approach to the comedy's underlying drama. Topping off the action is Hank Azaria in a scene-stealing role as Williams's and Lane's flamboyant housekeeper, "Agador Spartacus." --Jeff Shannon
Customer Reviews:
fascinating comedy.......2007-06-04
Great acting and full of contrasts. Highly enjoyable and hilarious. I'm not into comedy, but this one is excellent. Nathan Lane's character is fantastic and Robin Williams plays along with the same quality as in most of his movies. A nice comedy on the gay lifestyle in South Beach; a little exagerated, but that's what makes it so charming!!.
Lots of Laughs.......2007-04-15
"The Birdcage"
Lots of Laughs
Amos Lassen and Cinema Pride
I usually do not like commercial comedies but "The Birdcage" is an exception. I watched it again last night and I find it absolutely amazing just how funny it is. I had already seen "La Cage Aux Folles" several times before and in all of its incarnations. Hands down, "The Birdcage" is a great remake of an already classical film. Robin Williams and Nathan Lane are wonderful as the lead couple. This may be one of the funniest films I have ever seen.
Armand Goldman owns a popular drag nightclub in Miami. His long time lover is the star of the show, Starina. The two have a son, Val, (actually he is Armand's son from an earlier "straight" marriage) who comes "home" to announce his engagement to Barbara Keely, daughter of a United States senator. Senator Keely also happens to be the vice president of the Committee for Moral Order. The senator and his family come to South Beach to meet Val and his family and what ensues is the funniest chaos we have had on the screen in a long time. Lies and deception rule the day. What else can we expect when a guy must convince his future in-laws that he is as honest and upright and socially correct as they are. Armand and Albert (Starina) have been a Garden of Eden for themselves as they run their gaudy club. The tranquility of their lives is shaken when Val announces that he is bringing his ultra-conservative future in-laws to meet the folks. And they are all planning to have dinner together.
I could not stop laughing as I watched this movie again. All of the characters are so stereotypical, the acting is over the top, and the whole thing is completely unbelievable. With this, the script is obviously written by someone who has no intention of contributing to the stereotypical view of the drag community. Rather it appears that the script was written to create characters that are lovable as they look at us and say. "Do not take us seriously".
There is nothing realistic about the movie. It is not politically correct but isn't society a bit too hung up on political correctness anyway? You cannot help but love the characters in "The Birdcage" because they are so stereotypical and they are brought to life by a cast that is determined to make you love them and laugh. Even though there is little trace of reality here. This does not distract from the overall effect the movie provides. The story is shallow but the details are what make the movie funny.
The cast is great bar none. Both Robin Williams and Nathan Lane wear their roles like good pairs of broken in Levis. Both men are comic geniuses, Dianne Wiest with her ditzy self is amazing and Gene Hackman in the last scene almost walks away with the entire film. Obviously they all had a great time making it and we all had a great time watching it. The verbal repartee between and among the actors is stellar. The entire movie is hysterically entertaining. I have so many favorite scenes that I find myself laughing as I write this review which is probably the reason t has took me so long to review it. Hank Azaria
as Agador, however, has to be one of the highlights of the film. This is a movie that you can watch again and again and it ever gets old or trite. It
was filmed to entertain and that is exactly what it does.
"The Birdcage" is way over the top but utterly and completely hilarious. Nothing in the film is subtle and the characters were written to be caricatures of every gay stereotype. Isn't it great to be able to laugh at ourselves and the way we live? Once you submit to the impossible plot of this irresistible comedy directed by the incomparable Mike Nichols you may have to dry your eyes. The gifts of perfect timing and superb direction along with a wonderful cast makes this movie the fun film that it is.
The Birdcage.......2007-03-11
I LOVE this video. Every actor is great and the characters are a real hoot!
Bird, Bird, Who's got the Bird ?.......2007-03-09
This is the best of the"La Cage " films. The French versions are interesting but not nearly as comical as Williams and Lane. If you have viewed La Cage a Folle's 1 &2, you have missed the best, If you have the "Birdcage" you can forget the rest.
YEA!.......2007-02-14
AFTER WATCHING THIS VIA NETFLIX I HAD TO HAVE IT. THIS MOVIE IS DELIGHTFULLY FUNNY AND SOPHISTICATED. A REAL CHEERUP WHEN I'M ALONE AND GREAT FOR A PARTY. HAVE FUN!
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The Birdcage: Laser Disc
Starring: Nathan Lane
Director: Mike Nichols
Manufacturer: MGM/UA
ProductGroup: DVD
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