The Birdcage | 
| Director: Mike Nichols
Actors: Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest, Dan Futterman
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Category: DVD
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Rating:  159 reviews
Sales Rank: 1016
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd, Full Screen, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 2
Picture Format: Array
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 117 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 027616603395
ISBN: 0792833198
UPC: 027616603395
EAN: 9780792833192
ASIN: 0792833198
Theatrical Release Date: March 8, 1996
Release Date: March 26, 1997
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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 fiancee 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
Product Description
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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 "A Great Film With A Great Cast" June 10, 2009
Terry Richard (Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada)
"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 is prominently political, headed by Gene Hackman, so it is important for the gay family to play it "straight". The laughs are plentiful and outrageous, and the music is excellent. Probably one of the best comedies ever made and one of the best films Robin Williams ever starred in, "The Birdcage" came out in 1996 and is now considered by many a classic. The film was directed by Mike Nichols, who directed "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf?".
The DVD is pretty much a barebones edition, but the clarity of the film is excellent and the sound strong and impeccable. There is a nice booklet that comes with the set detailing a bit of info on the making of the film. "The Birdcage" grossed over $185,000,000 at the boxoffice. It is a remake of the french classic "La Cage aux Folles".
The BIrd Cage June 9, 2009
R. Woldt (Colorado)
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.
Great May 26, 2009
Susan Clark
was 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 Folles May 3, 2009
Paige Turner (Hawaii)
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 film has a great soundtrack as well. I saw this film in the theater, and at the time it came out, Christine Baranski was starring in the sitcom "Cybil." As soon as her character came on screen, people cracked up because they associated her with the role of the alcoholic, funnily caustic Maryann Thorpe. I'll always have great affection for the original "La Cage" but this remake is extremely good and very entertaining.
If You Want to Laugh Till You Cry March 26, 2009
Dr. Jane Branam (Charlotte NC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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 fiancee. It results in total hilarity which I am sure will brighten your day. Power Path to Love
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