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Birdcage
$4.55 - $10.99
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pros: Funny movie with good cast. Williams and Lane.
cons: Might offend some viewers. Issue with DVD menu.
Robin Williams and Nathan Lane in The Birdcage
Since I like Robin Williams, I tend to see most of his movies. I first saw The Birdcage severa... See Full Review
pros: Everything
cons: Nothing
Are We Crucifying Someone Tonight?
1996s The Birdcage showcases some of todays greatest performers at their very best. Mike Nichols p... See Full Review
pros: Nathan Lane, Robin Williams, story, humor
cons: none
The Birdcage - Who Defines Family Values? - Pride Write-Off
I always wonder when people talk about things as an idea or in the abstract if those on a certain si... See Full Review
pros: Great funny movie. Laughed all the way.
cons: May not be for children.
Awesome, Funny
This has got be one of my favorite movies. Nathan Lane(Albert) as the Queen of the show(Starina) an... See Full Review
pros: Good funny movie
cons: I didn't notice
The Birdcage: We are a Family
I just love the movie Bridcage, it handles a complex issue through comedy without trivializing it an... See Full Review
pros: The humor, especially Nathan Lane.
cons: Robin Williams could be more convincing. Dan Futterman's character.
"We Are Family"
As the camera pans in, focusing on a bunch of drag queens singing the song "We Are Family," nothing... See Full Review
pros: Funny idea
cons: Predictable, average performances
THE BIRDCAGE : Nothing Special In This Cage
In my last review I wrote about racism. This film is about homosexuality. It's another hot topic tha... See Full Review
pros: Robin Williams, amusing dialogue, final thirty minutes.
cons: Dan Futterman, first ninety minutes.
This Bird Almost Lays an Egg
Armand (Robin Williams) and Albert (Nathan Lane) are just an ordinary couple. They adore their adult... See Full Review
pros: Provides a well needed laugh
cons: None
Comedy helps The Birdcage creep around touchy subject
Despite its almost line for line similarity to the 1970's La Cage aux Folles, The Birdcage succeeds... See Full Review
pros: Some wonderful ensemble comedic work. Gene Hackman dressed as Jean Harlow.
cons: Will offend politically correct gays and lesbians or bigoted fundamentalists with no sense of humor.
I Know Why The Birdcage Sings
During my morning perusal of 'E on line', I found a little item that has sent my usually serene bloo... See Full Review
Product Details
| Key Information | |
| Genre | Comedies |
| Directors | Mike Nichols |
| Actors | Gene Hackman |
| Stars | Robin Williams |
| UPC | 027616553638 |
| Running Time | 2hr 0min |
| Available Formats | VHS: Contemporary Classics |
| MPAA Rating | R (MPAA) |
| Subgenre | Switching Roles |
| Release Date | 1996 |
| Languages | |
| Original Language | English |
| DVD Editions | |
| DVD Editions | <Edition><item name="format">DVD: Standard and Letterbox</item><item name="runtime">1hr 59min</item><item name="company">20th Century Fox Home Entertainment</item><item name="date">August 22, 1997</item><item name="rating">R (MPAA)</item><item name="upc">027616603395</item><item name="sound">Sound Features: Surround, Digital, Stereo, AC3</item></Edition> |
| VHS Editions | |
| VHS Editions | <Edition><item name="format">VHS: Widescreen; Contemporary Classics</item><item name="runtime">2hr 3min</item><item name="company">MGM Home Entertainment</item><item name="date">February 03, 1998</item><item name="rating">R (MPAA)</item><item name="upc">027616696335</item><item name="sound">Sound Features: HiFi, Stereo</item></Edition> |
| Credits | |
| Screenwriter | Elaine May |
| Professional Reviews | |
| Professional Reviews | (03/08/1995, p.1D, Susan Wloszczyna): "...A nicely restrained Williams lets Nathan Lane as his high-strung diva companion rule the roost in this fluttery, funny [film]..." -- 3 out of 4 stars" |
| Quotes from the Movie | |
| Quotes from the Movie | "Why, it looks like young men playing leapfrog!... Is it Greek?" -- Louise Keeley (DIANNE WIEST), when she sees the pornographic china that's been set out on Armand and Albert's dinner table. |









