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This is one of my favorite comedies and one of Robin Williams' best performances. I love how Robin Williams plays a woman convincingly without being over the top. This movie shows off a lot of his comedic skills and some of his serious acting chops. Robin Williams will always hold a special place in my heart as one of the greatest actors of all time and one of my biggest acting inspirations. Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, and the child actors are also really great in this movie. The themes of divorce are handled very well. I wish Robin Williams was still around acting in movies. Rest In Peace, Sir!

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.

I saw this movie at the cinema in 1993 and thought it was fantastic! It has everything you could ever really want in a comedy. Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) will do ANYTHING to see his children! This movie has plenty of gags, but it all comes together in a nice, friendly framework that centres around one man's family and that man's love for his children that'll make him dress up as a 60 year old granny to get back into their lives! Plenty of laughs throughout and all-round great performances. 9/10

Mrs. Doubtfire is a 1993 comedy-drama that follows a father who disguises himself as an elderly female housekeeper in order to spend more time with his children after getting divorced from their mother.

Directed by Chris Columbus and starring Robin Williams, Mrs. Doubtfire is a terrific film and a childhood classic on mine. It tells a wonderful story about a father's desire to be with the ones he loves while putting a smile on your face at the same time. Williams is superb in the title role, and this film marks one of his all time best performances. It's an entertaining movie that is chocked full of memorable moments that you'll never get tired of coming back to revisit.

This is my favorite film from Robin Williams, so if you're a fan of his and haven't seen this great movie before, I would definitely recommend checking it out.

When Robin Williams died, we lost one of the most creative forces in the history of the entertainment world. He seemed able to latch on to any sort of role and make it his, with that nonstop mind of his. This, of course, has him impersonating a 60 something British nanny who moves in with his own kids in order to be near them. His ex- is Sally Field. Of course, it seems unlikely he would be able to get away with this, but in the context of the movie, he does. What we have from there on are sight gags, close calls, and marvelous improvisation from the master. He also creates an endearing figure that would still pass as a wonderful grandma type in any case. There were times when I forgot Williams was in that costume. There is a delicate touch here that really works. One of the best movies of the year.

This movie had a great cast, great casting directors, and won several awards. I thought that the movie was fine, but found that behind the comedy Mrs. Doubtfire is a sad movie. Golden Globe Winner for the part, Robin Williams (Dead Poets Society, Good Will Hunting) himself is a very nice person indeed. The Julliard graduate, actor is extremely talented and funny. But with all its funny parts I think that a father having to disguise himself as a woman to see his children is a very sad situation. I recommend the movie, and hopefully you will be able to concentrate on the funny parts of the movie more than I did. My favorite quote: Mrs. Doubtfire": My first day as a woman and I am already having hot flashes." My favorite Scene: When "Daniel Hillard" is finally allowed to see his children by "Miranda Hillard" Sally Field (Norma Rae).

"Mrs. Doubtfire" is an extremely funny and heartfelt film. It has tons of laughs as well as tears, this is definitly Robin Williams' best film. Watching williams do voices as well as play Mrs. Doubtfire is a real treat. Also the supporting cast of actors do an excellent job, I highly reccomend it.

Question: Since all the working wife (Sally F.) asks of her unemployed husband (Robin W.) is to behave like a responsible parent and help raise their three children, why doesn't he just do it? Instead, he accepts a divorce first, and THEN he does it, but not as himself, not as the kids' father so that he could spare them the suffering endured by children of divorced parents-- not to mention forgoing the divinely healthy pleasure of being their father. No, theatrical buffoon that he is, he'll only be a responsible adult if it's a role he gets to play, dressed up as the elaborately costumed Mrs. Doubtfire. In drag, bizarrely yet predictably, he instantly becomes an exceptionally responsible caretaker, housekeeper, playmate to the kids, and psychologist to the mother.

The answer, of course, is: no movie. And this is a skilfully made Hollywood product, as proven by the number of viewers who fell for it in spite of the nonsensical plot.

I was a young girl the first time I saw Mrs. Doubtfire. I was introduced to the movie by my parents. While some of the movies lines are "inappropriate", I still think that the movie is a Important and heartwarming film that every family should watch together. Despite the Films PG-13 rating, I don't really see anything inappropriate about the film. If anything people can watch the film to see the comedic genius that (was) Robin Williams. People can also learn a wonderful message from the form. No family is perfect, and sometimes families won't be together but that doesn't mean that there is no love. Love is sprinkled all throughout this film and that's probably what makes it's withstand the test of time. While Robin Williams is sadly no longer with us, his comedic timing and adlibbing of fantastic one liners will live on forever through Mrs. Doubtfire and so many other wonderful films. I encourage every family to watch this film together, it will touch your life forever.

For me, this was the funniest movie I ever saw. Not normally a huge fan of comedy, I was just about rolling in the theatre aisles during this gem. Robin Williams is brilliant in his 'dual role' as the rejected husband, Daniel, and the buxom British nanny, Mrs. Doubtfire.

This movie tells the story of a bitter separation, when Miranda insists on a divorce from her immature, goofy husband. Daniel, denied custody and given only limited visitation, concocts a female nanny character for himself in order to gain daily access to his three children. The kids grow to love and depend on their unusual but very concerned and efficient new nanny, Mrs. Doubtfire, who really gets the household running extremely smoothly. Of course meanwhile Miranda has a new love interest named Stu.

Williams' portrayal of Mrs. Doubtfire is hilarious in every way, shape, and form. The wig, stockings, dress, make up...it's all too amusing, watching Daniel transform for the part. Wait till you see Mrs. Doubtfire cooking! The most insanely funny scene is at a restaurant where Daniel / Mrs. Doubtfire must quickly be in two places at the same time, so he / she is forced to alternate between personae at lightning speed, sometimes forgetting which one he / she is at any given moment. I won't give away the plot, but I nigh expired from laughing.

Sally Field charmingly plays Daniel's now separated wife, Miranda, and Pierce Brosnan is suitably unsympathetic as her new love interest, Stu. We cheer for Daniel through his assorted antics as he tries to shoo away this romantic competitor for his ex wife's affections and especially, this new male threatening to usurp his role as father to his kids.

Desite being a comedy, this film does on the serious side reveal the devastating effects of divorce on children's lives and also particularly on the noncustodial parent. Daniel is distraught as he misses seeing his kids every day. Furthermore, the entrance of a new love interest naturally adds to the general strife.

Where did Mrs. Doubtfire get her unusual name? Does she live on or fizzle out at movie's end? Will Daniel and Miranda get back together, or will Stu prevail? I won't divulge any spoilers, but I guarantee you'll fall in love with this lovable large nanny and wish you could have her babysit your own kids. Mrs. Doubtfire will certainly live on in your heart.

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.

Other reviewers have delved into the troubling aspects of the movie such as the Robin Williams' character's dysfunctional behaviors and his seemingly sudden success in TV. Both are hard to swallow, but it's a movie and movies don't have to be realistic in every detail. There is one aspect of Mrs. Doubtfire, however, that I find deeply troubling as it demonstrates an inequity that often exists in our society and that should be recognized as detrimental rather than being immortalized in film.

We all recall how strict the judge was in curtailing Robin Williams' contact with his children and yet, at the end of the movie when he reunites with them and the kids wonder if it's legal, he tells them to ask their mother and she says she took care of it by talking to the judge. I wanted to throw something at the screen!! How and why could a judge's ruling have been reversed merely because a woman had a conversation with him about her ex-husband's visitation rights?? Neither parent should be in the position to wield that much sway or power with a simple wave of her (or his) hand over whether to grant, restrict, or deny the rights of their children's other parent. (By the way, I'm a father who had custody of his two kids as they grew up and who went out of his way to ensure their mother's ease of access and visitation.) I've seen too many kids and too many families damaged and victimized when one parent or the courts use access as a weapon or bargaining chip. It was happening in 1993 when this movie was made and it's still happening today over 20 years later. It needs to stop!

Many people say that "Mrs.Doubtfire" is one of the funniest movies ever made in the U.S. I agree with the above idea for the following two reasons. First,performance of the voice of Robin Williams is very wonderful.For example, he uses a lot of funny ad lib in the stand-in of animation in the first scene. Second, Robin Williams and Sally Field as well as the three children act very delightfully though the movie deals with a rather serious theme---warmth and importance of family. Some people say Sally Field doesn't act well in this movie. But, I think that she acts a role of a wife whom is worried about her husband excelentlly. We feel big love of both father and mother toward children. It is not only a real funny comedy but also a real wonderful family movie.

Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) : Brief Review -

One of the biggest nostalgia for 90s kids in gender-bending comedy! All hail Robin Williams. This man has had classics and better movies than this, and even a few much more character-driven roles than this, but I tell you, whenever we 90s kids speak about nostalgia about a particular character and that too in a gender-bending comedy, Robin Williams will top the list. What he has done here may be a dream, even for Oscar winners. He has done Dead Poet's Society, Good Morning, Vietnam, Jumanji, and also lent his voice to the iconic Genie in Disney's classic Aladdin, but Mrs. Doubtfire beats them all when it comes to a character with a never-ending impact on 90s kids. The character is based on a fantastic metaphor, actually. I don't know how many of you noticed. A man who couldn't make his woman happy made her happy after becoming a woman. Children weren't bothered much, and that's some silly idea too, to make it look like they think it's a "real character," except the 5-year-old. But even with that flaw, the character stood out brilliantly. Again, some jealousy part was childish too, when you think of a character who is mature enough to understand his place and say, "I'll wait outside." The film could have overcome these few mistakes, but who cares when Robin is running riot on the screen and there is so much fun going on? That happy birthday dinner scene alone is enough to call Mrs. Doubtfire a superb comedy. The inspection scene too, and how freaking, madly amazing Williams was in it. The character comes out as a shock, but never scares you. Rather, it feels warm and cute. That's the power of writing and the actor's conviction skills. "Carpe Dentum. Seize the teeth!" Humour crossed all the limits there. Not to forget the use of old Hollywood actors and movies. Wilder's classic "Some Like It Hot" may be the greatest comedy ever made on a gender-bending theme, but the greatest character will always belong to Mrs. Doubtfire. If you DOUBT it, I'll set your aas on FIRE. I mean it!

RATING - 7/10*

By - #samthebestest.

When Robin died, it was one of the saddest moments ever. He was a hero to me comedically and the fact that he was suffering from depression was so tragic. This movie is one of his greatest performances, up there with Aladdin. Not a wholly original story but made better by him. A truly fantastic movie that I was happy to rewatch on Disney+

This movie tackles a topic rarely discussed in family films but should definitely be more often; divorce. Its handling of the subject is the best part in an otherwise fun movie. At points, it is a little too slapstick for my taste, and it never quite reaches the standard of a timeless classic, but it qualifies plenty as a good family film.

This massive hit gave Robin Williams a very good opportunity to show both his comic and dramatic abilities. He had done both in previous movies, but this was the first one when he did both at the same time.

Williams plays Daniel Hillard, a man who loves his children but is not very good at adulting. Sally Field plays his wife, Miranda, who is an interior designer, and who comes home to a wild birthday party that Daniel is throwing for their son, ironically after being fired from yet another job because he is difficult.

This causes a blow up argument between Daniel and Miranda, and Miranda asks for a divorce. Daniel only gets Saturday visitation with his kids, and since he has been with his kids every day of their lives, he is dissatisfied. So when Miranda advertises for a housekeeper, Daniel applies dressed as Mrs. Doubtfire , a personable 50 something British matron, and gets the job. The reason he has such a professional costume and makeup job that his own wife and kids don't recognize him? His brother, played by Harvey Fierstein in a brilliant cameo, is a makeup artist for the film industry. How does this all work out? Let's just say that complications ensue.

I'm just going to take a tack on this I haven't heard very many people take. Robin Williams is brilliant in this and his character has my complete sympathy except for the fact that he apparently had a habit of quitting jobs over artistic license in an expensive town like San Francisco with three kids to support. Yet I found Field's character of Miranda completely unlikable. Daniel has been what he has been for years, but she waits until her profession puts her side by side with a wealthy handsome ex-flame (Pierce Brosnan) to ask for that seemingly out-of-the-blue divorce, seems thrilled when she gets sole custody in the initial hearing even though she knows what Daniel's kids mean to him, and stays mum when the second hearing goes badly for Daniel although she certainly knew why Daniel did what he did. In other words, like so many women who file for divorce, she just wishes the father would magically disintegrate as long as his child support checks keep coming. Because in Pierce Brosnan's character she has found a bigger better deal.

The message today seems pretty obvious - "there are all kinds of families". But believe it or not, while this movie was being filmed, the 1992 presidential campaign was being fought, in part, on the ground of what a real family actually looks like. That and the spelling of the word potato. But I digress.

My favorite scene - Daniel is getting ready to leave the house, he and Miranda have separated, and he is saying goodbye to his children. The son blames himself for the separation saying it happened because of his birthday party. Daniel reassures him "you did nothing wrong. This would have happened regardless." Children often blame themselves for their parents' divorce and it is important to reassure them that this is not the case.

This is a very good drama and comedy. If you want something the whole family can watch, this still fits the bill 27 years later. It skillfully handles the topic of divorce and its impact on children and parents without getting into "Squid and the Whale" territory. But you may find yourself asking unanswered questions such as, how do Daniel and Miranda afford what is today a five million dollar house in an expensive city like San Francisco AND three kids? Also, why is Daniel's brother working in San Francisco instead of Hollywood?

HIghly recommended.

After a bitter divorce, an actor called Daniel (Robin Williams who has never been more sympathetic) disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his three children Chris (Matthew Lawrence), Lydia (Lisa Jakub) and Natalie (Mara Wilson) held in custody by his former wife Miranda (Sally Field). Determined to spend more time with them, he prevails his brother (Harvey Fierstein), a make-up artist , to transform him into a woman so that he can apply a job as a family housekeeper. In the guise of Mrs. Doubtfire, an eccentric Scotswoman, he becomes a much-loved fixture in the household, both his ex-wife and kids begin to rely on him as friend and confidante. She wears floral print dresses and affects a faint Scots burr, and problem takes on a new meaning. Indeed, Mrs Doubtfire soon begins to look like the perfect nanny, a hairy Poppins even the children a shine to. Meanwhile, Daniel attempts to break up his ex-wife's relationship with Stuart Denmeyer (Pierce Brosnan). Trouble arises when his ex-wife invites Mrs. Doubtfire to a birthday dinner hosted by her new sweetheart at the same time and place where his boss (Robert Prosky) wants to hear his ideas about a new TV show, which could change the course of his career. She will rock your world !. She makes dinner!. She does windows!. She reads bedtime stories!. She's a blessing... in disguise!.

A nice comedy of entanglements in which Robin Williams excels as the father of a separated family who does the impossible to see and live with his children again. A bemusing and funny movie with lots of entertainment and diversion; ludicrous at times, but still fun to watch. Sit-com stuff, then, with laboured farcical interludes, and a mushy post-feminist sensibility. Here Robin Williams is the real show, he is irresistible as as a father who cares more about his children than anything else in his life, as he makes the movie, showing how great an actor he was. Mrs. Doubtfire is downright attractive and really hilarious. Without Robin the movie would be different, perhaps the only actor to whom it could be compared is Dustin Hoffman who also cross-dressed in the equally successful 'Tootsie'. The story touches on very actual issues of family relationships, parental responsability, sexual identity with some adult jokes, as well as other serious themes that are never made fun. In addition to Robin Williams there are other actors who also give likeable performances, such as: Sally Field, Piece Brosnan, Robert Prosky, Harvey Fierstein, Polly Holliday, Mara Wilson, Lisa Jakub .

The motion picture was compellingly directed by Chris Columbus. At the beggining his long career Columbus wrote "Gremlins", with no success, until Steven Spielberg optioned it; Columbus moved to Los Angeles for a year during rewrites on the project in Spielberg's bungalow at Universal. After writing two more scripts for Spielberg, "The Goonies" and "Young Sherlock Holmes", Columbus' own directing career was launched a few years later with "Adventures in Babysitting". He is best known to audiences as the director of the runaway hit "Home Alone", written and produced by John Hughes its sequel "Home Alone 2", "Mrs. Doubtfire" and most recently ¨Pixels¨, among others . Rating : 6.5/10. Worthwhile watching. Adults and kids especially will love Mrs Doubtfire, it's easy to see why.

Decent enough comedy. Robin Williams is hysterical as always. Howver, this movie can't come close to "Tootsie", I think Dustin Hoffman was so unforgettable in his role that he may have spoiled it for others. Although Williams is certainly funny, the "man as woman" premise will always be associated with Tootsie. That said, this is certainly a funny movie-I'd give it a 7.

MRS. DOUBTFIRE (1993) ***1/2

Starring: Robin Williams, Sally Field, Mara Wilson, and Pierce Brosnan

Directed by Chris Columbus. Written by Leslie Dixon and Randi Mayem Singer. Running time: 125 minutes. Rated PG-13 (for sexual references and some language)

By Blake French:

"Mrs. Doubtfire" is one of the most invigorating, vivid character studies to be produced on the big screen this decade. Most of the characters are strongly executed with decisive dialogue. They are also beautifully written with tainted personalities and uncompromising wit. Chris Columbus has assembled a stellar dramatic comedy with excellent screen writing, giving audiences one of the most punctually artful films I have ever witnessed.

The opening scene is as brilliantly structured as screen writing otherwise comes. It has a middle-aged man named Daniel, whom we learn about as he quits his job as a vocal performer for a children's cartoon after he realizes his employers are immoral. This sequence provides us with a development of the character's inner personality, strong morals and consciences. The audience also leans that he is a silly, easy going person. We soon find out it is these characteristics that propel the movie into the first plot point.

Daniel's wife, Miranda, wishes to divorce him because he is too goofy and immature. We are propelled quickly into the firm second act after the divorce. Before this point, we have witnessed both actions and dialogue reallocating Daniel's love and compassion for his family, especially his children. The film sets up the for following events using Robin Williams character as the plot advancer.

Daniel lusts for time with his children so much, he confidentially disguises himself as a sixty year old woman then applies for a day-care job for his ex-wife--this would allow him to be around his children more often. Miranda falls for it, and the master of disguise gets his opportunity. The film then takes us through a hilarious and emotional journey into the lives of a typical American divorced family.

The internal problem becomes more complex when Daniel's ex wife shows romantic interest in a new boyfriend, underplayed by Pierce Brosnan. The filmmakers could have done more with the Brosnan character. Here, he seems developed with repetition and dialogue. Although his purpose is to accommodate romantic competition, we don't know enough about him to care that much.

"Mrs. Doubtfire" contains some material that fairs as overly blunt and outwardly apprehensive. Although the overall presentation is understandable and relative, I still think the picture could have been better with more careful script writing. Even such, we are able to witness a powerful, touching film with a conclusion that is so settling, you will cry with joy.

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As much as I respect Robin Williams as an actor, and I truly admit his performance is impeccable, there's more than simply funny and well-acted comedy in this movie. Lots of things distracted me from enjoying this movie in an easy and relaxed way, making me questioning the moral compass of the protagonist.

The message this movie sends is questionable. You can be all sorts of irresponsible, immature, passive-aggressive (active as well), lying, deceiving b*tch, and have a good excuse if you did for *insert 'children' here*. Instead of finding a common ground with a *formerly* loved one, the protagonist chooses to deceive her and then enforce his possessiveness on her (in the episodes with her 'new old boyfriend'). That should make people think it wasn't just one case of birthday party chaos to ignite the fuse of divorce, it speaks a lot about his attitude towards his ex-wife. Relationships between two adults come first in the family, children come next.

MRS. DOUBTFIRE is easily one of the best movies ever made. Robin Williams makes audiences laugh and cry at his portrayal of a loving father who wants nothing more than to be with his children. After a painful divorce, he tries to gain custody of his children. This is the premise of the film. Along the way, of course, there are plenty of laughs, especially some great moments with Harvey Fierstein as Williams' brother and hair stylist. This film is so moving that it deserves to be seen by everyone.

Bright, if derivative, farce with Something to Say. What might have been a robust, old-fashioned, star-driven slapstick comedy quickly becomes a picture filtered through the newfound Hollywood sensibilities--meaning it attempts to mix pathos with the laughs. "Mrs. Doubtfire" is swathed in feel-goodness. It has a message deep down, and that's a disappointment. Robin Williams plays a divorced dad trying to earn a living as a voice-over actor but finding his ex-wife (Sally Field) pushing him away. Williams' solution in the 1990s seems to be the same as Dustin Hoffman's in the 1980s: win everyone back while disguised as a woman, a big whirligig of sass and smarts to put everything back on track. As amusing as this is, the plot doesn't have any place to go in the second-half; Mom is dating again, and Dad, incognito as the family's housekeeper, attempts to thwart the romance. It's never made clear if the ex-couple still have feelings for one another. Williams argues with Field with wet eyes and a simpering tone (to tell us he's serious), but she is unmovable with him. It's an automatic downer to see a friendly, appealing actress like Sally Field turned into such a harpy--and not even to advance the plot, she just seems in a perpetual bad mood. The kids aren't annoying, and there are some sweet moments and laughs, but much of "Mrs. Doubtfire" is a combination of syrup and cynicism--not a good match. **1/2 from ****