Directed by:
Chris ColumbusCinematography:
Donald McAlpineComposer:
Howard ShoreCast:
Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, Harvey Fierstein, Polly Holliday, Matthew Lawrence, Mara Wilson, Robert Prosky, Anne Haney, Martin Mull (more)Plots(1)
Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) is an eccentric actor who specializes in dubbing voices for cartoon characters. Daniel is a kind man and a loving father to his three kids Lydia, Chris, and Natalie, but Daniel's wife Miranda sees him as a poor disciplinarian, and a bad role model. After Daniel throws an elaborate and disastrous birthday party for Chris, Miranda reaches the end of her limited patience, and files for a divorce. Daniel is heartbroken when Miranda is given custody of the kids and he's only allowed to visit them once a week. Determined to stay in contact with his kids, Daniel discovers that Miranda is looking for a housekeeper, and with help from his brother Frank, a makeup artist, Daniel gets the job, disguised as Mrs. Euphegenia Doubtfire, a Scottish nanny. Daniel pulls off the ruse so well that neither Miranda nor his children recognize him, and in the process, he learns some parenting tips. Daniel also has to deal with Miranda's new boyfriend, a jerk named Stu Dunmeyer. (20th Century Fox AU)
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Robin Williams, in one of his best roles, proves that he is rightfully one of the best comedians. The thoughtful yet funny script, along with Williams, make this feel-good comedy a classic.
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Mrs. Doubtfire is a timeless classic among family comedies, which is above all an acting masterclass by Robin Williams, who here proves that he is a multifaceted actor and comedian with a capital C. The flaming breasts, the dance with the vacuum cleaner, the visit to the swimming pool and the evening at the restaurant, these and other scenes will always make me laugh. In addition to this, I must also praise the work of the make-up artists, who quite rightly took home the Oscar statuette. Overall, this is an incredibly easygoing film with an original theme, a great cast and more than one memorable scene, which, among other things, shows how important and irreplaceable family is.
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Chris Columbus simply has a gift for beautiful, unforgettable family movies that you will enjoy returning to. "Mrs. Doubtfire" is one of them. Robin Williams shows his strong side here, which is voice acting. The original version truly excels in this aspect. Otherwise, it is a light joy that is not spoiled even by moralizing, because when it comes to family, it is always quite powerful.
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