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American audiences flocked to this remake of the French classic, “La Cage Aux Folles” – perhaps the funniest comedy ever released in ANY language. It’s no surprise that the US viewer could easily lose his or herself in this laugh riot, especially with the incomparable Robin Williams and Nathan Lane in starring roles. Lane is enjoyable here as the top billed female impersonator and star at Birdcage, a race extravaganza club owned by his better half Williams. While Williams tones down his Mork routine and actually softens as a result, as laughable as he his, Lane steals the movie, with a warm, gleaming performance that ranks up there with STeve Martin in “All of Me” as one of the best comedic works ever on film. Dan Futterman (sparkling in “Urbania”) plays Williams’ son with the correct mix of charm and fear, while Calista Flockhart (yes, Ally McBeal herself) is strong as his fiance. And that’s Hank Azaria (of “The Simpsons” and the ex-Mr. Helen Hunt) as the butler, in a HYSTERICAL mode. Gene Hackman is a hoot as the bride-to-be’s right-wing Jesse Helms-like character…and his final scene in dart (believe Robert Preston in “Victor Victoria” mixed with Martin Landau in “Ed Wood”) alone deserved Oscar consideration. Both Hackman and Lane were robbed at Award time, unlike Ugo Tognazzi (who played the Robin Williams role in the recent) who scored an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Williams doesn’t advance halt to achieving Tognazzi’s negate sincerity and charm, but the movie works regardless.
If you’ve seen and enjoyed the “Birdcage” do yourself a Grand favor – suspend all fears about reading subtitles and rent thyself “La Cage Aux Folles” (allotment ONE, not allotment TWO, which is a dreadful continuation.) Even in French – perhaps even more as a result of being in French – “La Cage” soars now as it did long before the “Birdcage” was let out of the bag. Its universal themes suppose to us in ANY language, but on-screen, the chemistry between its two main characters (indeed, their “marriage” and intimacy) is exceptional – laugh-out-loud amusing, utterly winning and fat of life. Whereas both Lane and Williams at times seem to be floating through the material, the actors in “La Cage” are clearly taking major risks, especially 20+ years ago when it was first released to wide acclaim. They swish and bicker themselves into your heart and soul, physically and emotionally transforming themselves into shadow images of ANY mom-and-pop couple I’ve ever known, whether hetero or not.
“La Cage” is flawless. If you’ve seen La “Birdcage” experience this one-of-a-kind masterpiece and you’ll be rewarded with a raw and rowdy comedy that’s pure genius.
This review refers to MGM DVD edition of “The Birdcage”…..
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Those eyes!…those sighs!…those thighs!….Who are we talking about here? Marilyn? Raquel? maybe even Jay Lo? Nope. None of the above. We’re talkin Nathan Lane, who is simply mahvelous darling as the one, the only.. “Starina!”, star attraction at South Beach, Florida’s delighted cabaret “The Bird Cage”.
Directed by Mike Nichols(The Graduate/Primary Colors), with a brillant screenplay by Elaine May,and a cast that will knock your socks off, this update of Jean Poiret’s La Cage Aux Folles(examine my review for film details) will have you laughing out loud from the first to the last frame of this astonishing film.
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Armand Goldman(Robin Williams),owner of the lavish nightclub, and his long time lover and companion Albert(Nathan Lane) are about to have some company. The ultra conservative parents of Armand’s son’s fiancee are going to pay a slight visit. Senator and Mrs. Keeley (Gene Hackman/Dianne Wiest) are under the impression that “The Colemans”(as they’ve been told) are an all American family and Dad is the “Cultural Attache to Greece”(“whatever that is? “) . Having been alive to in a bit of a scandel, the Senator feels that this wedding will be the perfect scenario to refresh his reputation.
Meanwhile…Armand is frantically trying to tone down his gaudy site,and add some masculinity to his appearance. And then there’s Albert! What to do with the extremely feminine Albert?
The laugh’s are non-stop as these two families meet and try to mark each other.This is one dinner party you don’t want to miss, as dinner is served up by “Agador Spartacus”(Hank Azaria),the Guatamalan “Houseboy” who will have you in stiches.
The cast, which was awarded The Cloak Actors Guild Outstanding Performance by a cast, also includes Chritine Baranski,Calista Flockhart, and Dan Futterman. Nathan Lane and Dianne Wiest also recieved honors from The American Comedy Awards.The music, choreography and costumes are terrific as well.
I haven’t seen any better quality on a DVD. The portray and colors are sparkling and dazzling. The sound is proper with all the astronomical music coming through tremendously in the 5.1 Dol Dig Surround. It may also be viewed in French or Spanish(both in Stereo), and has subtitles in all three languages as well.Other than the theatrical trailer, there are no special features on the disc itself, but it does near with a gargantuan cramped booklet that has production notes and a behold at the making of the film.
So why does the caged bird inform? …cause it’s so darn powerful fun in “The Birdcage”……have fun…Laurie
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