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The Birdcage [DVD] [1996]

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  • Actors: Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest, Dan Futterman
  • Directors: Mike Nichols
  • Writers: Marcello Danon, Edouard Molinaro, Elaine May, Francis Veber, Jean Poiret
  • Producers: Marcello Danon, Michele Imperato
  • Format: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: MGM Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 1 Feb 2000
  • Run Time: 114 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CZES
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,107 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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

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DVD Special Features

8 page booklet featuring a revealing insight into the creation of The Birdcage
Original Theatrical Trailer
Chapter Search
Soundtrack: English/French/German/Italian/Spanish
Subtitles: English/German/Dutch/French/Spanish/Portuguese/Swedish/Norwegian/Finnish/Polish/Hard of Hearing - English

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outrageous With a Huge Range Of Talent, 11 Jan 2003
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Talent alone does not assure a great film or even a good film. When there is a great tale and a great cast, all that is needed for a wonderful film is in hand, and, 'The Birdcage", has the needed ingredients in abundance. Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Diane Wiest, and Robin Williams are just the start of an exceptional ensemble cast. Dan Futterman does a wonderful job as the son who is about to marry a young woman in the film, who has since become very well known as the star of, "Ally Mcbeal", Calista Flockhart. An in a performance that deserves to be mentioned on its own, Hank Azaria steals virtually every scene he appears in.

Gene Hackman is a US Senator that is so conservative that he thinks Robert Dole is not only dark but too liberal, and even the Pope is too controversial. Now take his daughter who is going to marry Val no matter what her parents feel, and add that both of Val's parents are men, you can imagine the fireworks. The male couple is comprised of Robin Williams and Nathan Lane, and they are as funny a duo as have played onscreen together. I hope another film or perhaps a theater opportunity presents itself for these two actors to work together, as they are brilliant, both alone and as a pair.

Much of the film surrounds a massive effort at deception and takes large roundhouse swipes at every political cliché, the more to the right or left, the more damage the position will suffer. The film is an absolute riot from beginning to end; you will be hard pressed to find a funnier one hour and 59 minutes of comedy with a cast of this caliber in another film.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome to Camp Paradise!, 27 Oct 2005
I LOVE this film. It's guaranteed to make you feel good and laugh until you hurt. If you haven't seen this film, I can't recommend it highly enough. It's one for a Saturday night in with the girls (or boys) and a bottle or two of wine! You truly won't be disappointed.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Much more than farce & Gene Hackman in a dress., 12 Dec 2005
A version of La Cage aux Folles, without the musical numbers, this a witty and - yes - very amusing piece of comedy, with its farcical moments. However, because there is a cast of such superb actors (absolutely NO dud performances from anyone), and because the very best comedy is always close to tragedy, there are some extremely touching moments as well.
Robin Williams is excellent, and - for him - very subdued, thus proving that he is much more than a fast mouth. The film, however, definitely belongs to Nathan Lane, who steals every scene he's in, and despite being so outrageously camp, is never so over-the-top as to be irritating. I can't bear slapstick comedy, however skillful, and although the much-loved dinner party scene teeters on the brink, it remains restrained enough to be very funny.
Despite all the reviews describing it as non-stop laughs, sidesplitting-laugh-a-minute, etc, the best thing is the poignant bits showing the tenderness of the relationship between Armand and Albert (Williams and Lane), especially Albert's attempts to play-act the straight guy, and his speech at the dinner party when his identity is discovered and he speaks so movingly of his love for Armand's son, etc.
Classic, high-quality comedy - witty, colourful, moving... what more do you want?!!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Bird Cage
This film will make you feel good if you are feeling down. Definately my favourite comedy film with Robin Williams and Nathan Lane giving fabulous performances. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Birdcage great viewing
I absolutley love this film. It's one of those films you can put on a rainy afternoon and have a good chuckle at. Robing Williams is brilliant.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Birdcage - a must for Robin Williams fans
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Comedy Ever Made!
Where to start in reviewing this truly fabulous film? A clever plot, a script packed full of laughs (with the odd poignant moment thrown in), and a top notch cast, this movie has... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars very original, best comedy in ages

My father in law lent me this film a few days ago and I really enjoyed it.

I was told people are often disappointed with 'The Birdcage' as they watch it... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Karma

5.0 out of 5 stars How can anyone not fine this funny!
Robin Williams is an amazing actor, especially when he's playing the straight man, so to speak. After watching this last night I realize that he is the god of comic timing during... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Jenny J.J.I.

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Funniest Films Ever
This film is proof that an excelent actor doesn't have to resort to slapstick, foul language or loudmouth behavior to be funny. Read more
Published on 20 Jul 2007 by Mrs. Jennifer B. Hilton

3.0 out of 5 stars LIke Nine Months, less better than the French original
I think I understand why the critical review has been mediocre -- it's likely because critics keep comparing 'The Birdcage' with the original 'La Cage Aux Folles'. Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2007 by Jay

5.0 out of 5 stars Birdcage without subtitles
It's a sure winner but it lacks at least the finnish subtitles so there could be something more wrong in the info too.
Published on 6 Jun 2007 by R. jesse

3.0 out of 5 stars Put A Little Bird House In Your Soul
Basically this is a Hollywood remake of the French classic La Cage Aux Folles.
There is a great cast on show here and it is a rather funny farce at the end of the day. Read more
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