The Birdcage
starring: Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest, Dan Futterman
directed by: Mike Nichols
directed by: Mike Nichols
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THE SON OF A GAY MAN BRINGS HIS FIANCEE'S CONSERVATIVE PARENTS HOME FOR INTRODUCTIONS, BUT THERE IS ONE CONDITION: HIS FATHER AND HIS LOVER MUST PRETEND THEY ARE STRAIGHT FOR THE DURATION OF THE VISIT. NOW THE COUPLE IS ON A HILARIOUS QUEST TO FIND AN ALTERNATIVE TO THEIR ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE.
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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
THE SON OF A GAY MAN BRINGS HIS FIANCEE'S CONSERVATIVE PARENTS HOME FOR INTRODUCTIONS, BUT THERE IS ONE CONDITION: HIS FATHER AND HIS LOVER MUST PRETEND THEY ARE STRAIGHT FOR THE DURATION OF THE VISIT. NOW THE COUPLE IS ON A HILARIOUS QUEST TO FIND AN ALTERNATIVE TO THEIR ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE.
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
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- "A Great Film With A Great Cast"
"The Birdcage" is one of those films that entertains and educates; it's extremely funny, but at the same time it shows its audience that a family can consist of two gay parents who love their child, and will go through anything to make him/her happy. Robin Williams and Nathan Lane star as two gay men who are the parents of a son who is about to get married. The family the son is about to marry into isprominently political, headed by Gene Hackman, so it is important for the gay family to play it ... Read More
Rating: - The BIrd Cage
This is a fabulously funny movie. Robin Williams is at his best along with a long list of stars. You will laugh start to finish.
Rating: - Great
was bought as a gift for a friend, don't know of the condition but I received it quickly.
Rating: - An Entertaining Remake of La Cage Aux Folles
This is one movie that did translate well from the European original to an Americanized version. Nathan Lane and Robin Williams do a great job as Albert and Armand. Williams, in fact, gives a surprisingly subdued, subtle performance, letting Nathan Lane be the outrageous one. However, the scene stealer was Hank Azaria as the Latino house boy--he is absolutely hilarious. Gene Hackman is great as the ultra-conservative Senator Keeley, while Dianne Wiest plays his long-suffering wife to perfection. This ... Read More
Rating: - If You Want to Laugh Till You Cry
This is one of the funniest movies ever.You will have side splitting laughter.Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Calista Flockhart, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest and Hank Azaria all do a fabulous job in this superb comedy.Set in South Beach, a gay club owner and his partner try to pass themselves off as a straight couple for the benefit of the strict parents of their son's fiancée. It results in total hilarity which I am sure will brighten your day.Power Path to Love
- "A Great Film With A Great Cast""The Birdcage" is one of those films that entertains and educates; it's extremely funny, but at the same time it shows its audience that a family can consist of two gay parents who love their child, and will go through anything to make him/her happy. Robin Williams and Nathan Lane star as two gay men who are the parents of a son who is about to get married. The family the son is about to marry into isprominently political, headed by Gene Hackman, so it is important for the gay family to play it ... Read More
- The BIrd CageThis is a fabulously funny movie. Robin Williams is at his best along with a long list of stars. You will laugh start to finish.
- Greatwas bought as a gift for a friend, don't know of the condition but I received it quickly.
- An Entertaining Remake of La Cage Aux FollesThis is one movie that did translate well from the European original to an Americanized version. Nathan Lane and Robin Williams do a great job as Albert and Armand. Williams, in fact, gives a surprisingly subdued, subtle performance, letting Nathan Lane be the outrageous one. However, the scene stealer was Hank Azaria as the Latino house boy--he is absolutely hilarious. Gene Hackman is great as the ultra-conservative Senator Keeley, while Dianne Wiest plays his long-suffering wife to perfection. This ... Read More
- If You Want to Laugh Till You CryThis is one of the funniest movies ever.You will have side splitting laughter.Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Calista Flockhart, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest and Hank Azaria all do a fabulous job in this superb comedy.Set in South Beach, a gay club owner and his partner try to pass themselves off as a straight couple for the benefit of the strict parents of their son's fiancée. It results in total hilarity which I am sure will brighten your day.Power Path to Love
