Review of The Birdcage (1996) by Craig W — 06 Dec 2010
Gene Hackman in drag - every cinemagoers dream. The Birdcage is about as good a version of French farce as Hollywood would be capable of. It plays it safe of course - and stereotypes homosexuals with the raving effeminate brush.
But for what it is, its pretty funny. Its still very stagey, but tries to transcend its origins - with some classic Miami location work - if not in its overly theatrical hamming. Azaria overdoes if to an almost retarded extent, Williams gives one of his last great perfs, and Lane undoubtedly is the star of the show - in more ways that one.
This review of The Birdcage (1996) was written by Craig W on 06 Dec 2010.
The Birdcage has generally received positive reviews.
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