I'll be honest, I had my doubts about Mrs. Doubtfire. I was worried it would be extremely outdated or boring, but I really enjoyed this. One of my favorite comedy movies. All the actors gave extraordinary performances, even the children, despite their young age. The humor is on point and is still overall quite a comedic film. I will say it was there were a lot outdated dirty jokes and comments. I think this would've made a great movie for all ages if they didn't include that. Moving on, the makeup job for Robin William's was great. They really convinced us, the audience, that he was a woman. The message about family, divorce, and marriage was really sweet and heartbreaking at the same time. These themes were handled very well. In the end, I applaud Mrs. Doubtfire for showing us that comedies can be quite literally serious, sad, heartwarming, funny, and hilarious at the same time. Rest In Peace, Robin Williams.
Mrs. Doubtfire
1993
Action / Comedy / Drama / Family / Romance
Mrs. Doubtfire
1993
Action / Comedy / Drama / Family / Romance
Plot summary
Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard, estranged from his exasperated spouse, is crushed by a court order allowing only weekly visits with his kids. When Daniel learns his ex needs a housekeeper, he gets the job -- disguised as a British nanny. Soon he becomes not only his children's best pal but the kind of parent he should have been from the start.
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One of my new favorite comedies!
Cosy and funny
There aren't many good cross-dress comedies out there, that' why when a movie like this comes along, you have to appreciate it, despite whatever level of doubt may apply. Mrs Doubtfire is not the best comedy, and most certainly not the best movie, but it is a very heart-warming story about a father who is crazy about his kids, and when he gets a divorce he is willing to do "anything" to spend the time he needs with his children, including dressing up as a 60 year old woman.
There are two major things that make this film an exception. There's Robin William's excellent display of his renowned voicing acting, and the heart-melting theme of the warmth and importance of family. There are so many occasions in this film where in one scene you want to break out in tears, and then in another, crack yourself with laughter. Mrs Doubtfire is one of those movies that you can cuddle up with at any time. The equal complexion of heart and comedy is a wonderfully touching and hilarious experience. It's something for the whole family, definitely worth the watch.
Not overdone at all
Some might think that this film isn't funny. But I dare you to watch it (even though it isn't dangerous). This is one of Robin Williams's best acted films to date and he will probably never be any funnier than here (except in a couple of other films and his stand-up). He plays a free-spirited man who's wife is divorcing him. Since he can't stand being apart from his kids, he devises a plan to become a housekeeper in the house, at any cost (even at Oscar winning makeup to turn him into a English maid with wicked humor). Funny in parts, and those parts are the best. but also with a very deep yet almost hidden message about families. Possibly the funniest film by WIlliams and of 1993.