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Wonderful character development!

Purely Joyful Movie!

Best movie of this year hands down!

There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

Just reading the plot line of this film, I knew they had the right cast with Robin Williams and Nathan Lane. However, Hank Azaria really steals every scene he is in and is a hilarious side character. The film does feel a bit slow in the beginning, but makes up for it in the end. The comedy really hits a homer in during the climatic dinner scene. It may not be one of my favourite Robin Williams films, but it is one of my favourite Williams characters. This film is also way ahead of its time tackling issues that still plague us like gay rights, abortion and racism. A great opposing dynamic between the two families. Very funny and topical film that will make you feel good by the end while laughing your ass off!

A Tour de Force ....... BY ALL!!!! The Concept, The Acting, The Production. totally accomplished ...

This film is very funny. If you don't know the story then I won't spoiled it. Just think of it as "Meet the Gay Parents". If I tell you more about the set-up it will spoil it. Robin Williams stars. It was also a shame that Hank Azaria or Nathan Lane were snubbed Academy Award Nomination. MGM released the film in 1996 and it was one of the highest grossing films of the year. Sadly they have neglected the film on home video. There has been no elaborate DVD or Blu-Ray! There was a television cut that ran 20 minutes longer and those scenes never been released on dvd even as a bonus feature.Also there is number that Nathan Lane at the beginning of the film that was cut. I think it was a Judy garland number. He would like the scene released as well! Well MGM how about a great release of this film.

For many people The Birdcage would usually be quickly discarded due to the fact that it pokes fun at conservative politics. However, with a fabulous cast of Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Hank Azaria, and Dianne Wiest, it's a hilarious remake of the French film, La Cage aux Folles. Robin Williams stars as a gay drag club owner, Armand Goldman, who's been in a long-term relationship with the club's feature performer, Albert, played by Nathan Lane. Armand has a 20 year-old son, whom he had with a one night stand and raised himself, who wants to get married. The only problem is his fiancée's father is a very conservative senator who couldn't possibly allow his daughter to marry the Jewish son of a gay couple. Barbara, Calista Flockhart, and Val, Dan Futterman, decide it would be easiest to lie to Barbara's family. With a subject as controversial as politics, The Birdcage, gives us an excitingly different take on modern families living in the 90's. With the crazy, yet relatable characters, you are made to feel like a part of the downward spiral of a family dinner of meeting the parents. Robin Williams' performance is comparable to his line from the movie, "It's like riding a psychotic horse running toward a burning stable." Amidst a chaotic situation, his character manages to rein in his psychotic horse, and lead the other horses in a way we don't normally get to see from him. He seems more in control in this film than we've seen him in various roles, for example, his role as the loving Mrs. Doubtfire. His performance is comparable to Jesse Tyler Ferguson's in "Modern Family." They are both more than capable of playing their parts, yet are more controlled than their counterparts: Nathan Lane and Eric Stonestreet, who steal the show with their flamboyance. With Robin Williams' comical, fun, yet controlled performance, he perfectly compliments his counterpart, Nathan Lane. Nathan Lane gives us a fresh and genuine performance that you wouldn't find from anyone else. The only performance comparable to Nathan Lane's is the incomparable Starina who he plays in the drag show. They steal the show and make viewers focus solely on them. His lovable character warms hearts while his actions leave you feeling a bit on edge. He manages to leave you on the edge of your seat waiting for the next thing to escape from his mouth. The much underrated actor, Hank Azaria, playing Agador/Spartacus, the Goldman's butler, captivates audiences with his comical one-liners. Nathan Lane may play a true showstopper and Robin Williams may deliver a hilarious, yet constructive performance. However, you can't help, but love Hank Azaria's sassy portrayal. From his short shorts, to his Guatemalan accent, to his invention of Pirin tablets, and his no-shoes policy, Agador/Spartacus is the real reason The Birdcage can be re-watched so many times and still remain so funny.With the use of brilliant filming angles, you're made to feel as though you a part of this crazy modern family. Which makes the theme song, "We Are Family," quite appropriate. To an extent, the movie is quite relatable to family life, which appeals to many audiences. Every family has its peculiarities and eccentric extended family members, in other words, it's very rare to get out of a family celebration without something going awry. Not only does The Birdcage subtly poke fun at conservative politics, it also makes a mockery of awkward family celebrations.