Birdcage (1996)

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 Amazon.com essential video

One of the funniest comedies ever made, and one of my favorites!

It never fails. No matter what mood I am in, this film can make me laugh till I cry. I can be in the nastiest, most foul mood ever, pop in this DVD, and laugh my head off. It never gets old, either. Watching the entire cast at the top of their game is quite a treat. Mike Nichols struck comic gold with this film in 1996. I saw it in the theatres when it came out, and it has been a favorite of mine ever since! Why this film wasn't nominated for several Oscars is beyond me. You'll never see a funnier comedy of errors than this! Well, some of you may disagree, but as far as I am concerned, this film takes the cake!

For those who are offended by the subject matter, get over yourself and watch the film. Give it a chance. You may find yourself rolling in the floor. June 24, 2008

hilariously over the top

this movie is super hilarious. hank Azaria makes this movie in my opinion. It is witty and well written. i think i need some Pirin tablet from laughing so hard. April 2, 2008

DVD THE BIRDCAGE

I can't review this DVD because the copy I received was not playable on my system. I have returned it and await a refund. Why send a DVD to the UK which does not match the UK system?

Chris Brown (disappointed) March 3, 2008

MUY SIMPATICA

COMO TODOS YA SABEMOS ESTA PELICULA ES BASADA EN SU VERION ORIGINAL LA AULA DE LAS LOCAS LA VERSION FRANCESA PERO ESTA VERSION AMERICANA ESTA MUY SIMPATICA PERO NO ES COMO LA ORIGINAL INTERESANTE PARA VER February 8, 2008

A true classic of comedy

okies here's the deal, this is a truly funny film, and with each repeated viewing it just gets funnier. It is a remake of a classic French film, and both are great of course. This is a movie I can't recommend enough. One quick note, this movie does deal with two adults in a same sex marriage, and the humor comes from the situations around this. It does not make fun of gay lifestyle, nor does it in any way make you uncomfortable about this part of the story. It simply is what it is. So let the comedy begin, and enjoy a really great funny movie...thank me later hahahahaha February 5, 2008

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