Robin Williams movies I saw him in
Its hard to believe that this week marks Robin's 4th anniversary since his passing on 11th of August 2014. To celebrate his legacy I will be doing a list of films that I saw the late star in and what I thought of them.
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- DirectorRon ClementsJohn MuskerStarsScott WeingerRobin WilliamsLinda LarkinA kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.Robin was hilarious in this as the genie who grants wishes to a poor street rat named Aladdin.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsDustin HoffmanRobin WilliamsJulia RobertsWhen Captain James Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy.In this film he played Peter Branning a cynical businessman who finds out that his Peter Pan now grown up and has to go back to Neverland to defeat Captain Hook.
- DirectorChris ColumbusStarsRobin WilliamsSally FieldPierce BrosnanAfter a bitter divorce, an actor disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children held in custody by his former wife.In this hilarious yet touching comedy Robin dons a body suit and a mask and transforms himself as a 60 year old woman who becomes his ex wife's housekeeper so that he can see his kids more often.
- DirectorChris ColumbusStarsRobin WilliamsEmbeth DavidtzSam NeillAn android endeavors to become human as he gradually acquires emotions.In this tearjearker sci-fi Williams plays a robot named Andrew Martin who goes on a quest to become a real person and falls in love with his master's great granddaughter.
- DirectorJoe JohnstonStarsRobin WilliamsKirsten DunstBonnie HuntWhen two kids find and play a magical board game, they release a man trapped in it for decades - and a host of dangers that can only be stopped by finishing the game.Despite the bad CGI this film is still very memorable. Like my no 1 pick it got remade last year with The Rock in it and there's a sequel to the remake next year.
- DirectorShawn LevyStarsBen StillerCarla GuginoRicky GervaisA newly recruited night security guard at the Museum of Natural History discovers that an ancient curse causes the animals and exhibits on display to come to life and wreak havoc.In this hit fantasy film Williams plays Teddy Rossevelt the president.
- DirectorLes MayfieldStarsRobin WilliamsMarcia Gay HardenChristopher McDonaldAn absent-minded professor discovers "flubber," a rubber-like super-bouncy substance.In this he plays an over the top professor who creates a substance called well Flubber. Keep an eye on the voice of Wessbo who is voiced by Jodi Benson.
- DirectorBarry SonnenfeldStarsRobin WilliamsCheryl HinesKristin ChenowethBob Munro and his dysfunctional family rent an RV for a road trip to the Colorado Rockies, where they must ultimately contend with a bizarre community of campers.A funny family film
- DirectorShawn LevyStarsBen StillerRobin WilliamsOwen WilsonLarry spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it's gone forever.I enjoyed this one too. It actually made me cry this one due to it being the final film of Robin Willams before his death in 2014.
- DirectorShawn LevyStarsBen StillerOwen WilsonAmy AdamsSecurity guard Larry Daley infiltrates the Smithsonian Institution in order to rescue Jedediah and Octavius, who have been shipped to the museum by mistake.Funny film
- DirectorFrancis Ford CoppolaStarsRobin WilliamsDiane LaneBrian KerwinBecause of an unusual disorder that has aged him four times faster than a typical human being, a boy looks like a 40-year-old man as he starts fifth grade at public school after being homeschooled.All I remember in this film was Williams being a kid who looks like an adult.And Jennifer Lopez played his teacher.
- DirectorWalt BeckerStarsRobin WilliamsJohn TravoltaSeth GreenTwo friends and business partners find their lives turned upside-down when strange circumstances lead them to be the temporary guardians of 7-year-old twins.In this funny film Williams teams up with John Travolta along with Travolta's real wife Kelly Preston who plays Williams wife in this film. I remember one hilarious scene where Williams is in a tanning salon and comes out like the guys from Willy Wonka.
- DirectorTad StonesStarsScott WeingerRobin WilliamsJohn Rhys-DaviesThe King of Thieves disrupts Aladdin and Jasmine's long-anticipated wedding, looking for an oracle that will lead him to an even bigger treasure. His true identity causes trouble for Aladdin.Forgot Return to Jafar Williams is the ONLY one who is the Genie.
- DirectorIvan ReitmanStarsRobin WilliamsBilly CrystalJulia Louis-DreyfusA woman cons two old boyfriends into searching for her runaway son by convincing both that they are the boy's father.In this underrated comedy Williams teams up with his best friend Billy Crystal where they play two guys who both could be the potential father of a teenager. But is Williams and Crystal's ex girlfriend making it up?
- DirectorRobert AltmanStarsRobin WilliamsShelley DuvallRay WalstonThe adventures of the famous sailor man and his friends in the seaside town of Sweethaven.I actually forget this one but Williams plays the sailor who loves spinach
- DirectorChris ColumbusStarsHugh GrantJulianne MooreTom ArnoldWhen he finds out his longtime girlfriend is pregnant, a commitment-phobe realizes he might have to change his lifestyle for better or much, much worse.All I remember in this film was Williams collabs with Chris Columbus for the second time(he also directed Bicentennial Man and Mrs Doubtfire)where Robin is a russian doctor who delivers Julianne Moore's baby. Hugh Grant plays Moore's love interest in this film.
- DirectorKen KwapisStarsMandy MooreJohn KrasinskiRobin WilliamsA reverend puts an engaged couple through a grueling marriage preparation course to see if they are meant to be married in his church.I actually didn't enjoy this film at all but the reason why I watched it was because of Robin Williams and Mandy Moore.
- DirectorTom ShadyacStarsRobin WilliamsDaniel LondonMonica PotterThe true story of a heroic man, Hunter "Patch" Adams, determined to become a medical doctor because he enjoys helping people. He ventured where no doctor had ventured before, using humour and pathos.Can't replace not seeing this film but I do remember seeings clips of it on Doug Walker's review for this film.
- DirectorGeorge MillerWarren ColemanJudy MorrisStarsElijah WoodBrittany MurphyHugh JackmanInto the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. But he can tap dance something fierce!Again not a fan of this film
- DirectorChris WedgeCarlos SaldanhaStarsEwan McGregorHalle BerryMel BrooksIn a robot world, a young idealistic inventor travels to the big city to join his inspiration's company, only to find himself opposing its sinister new management.This underrated animated film also featured Ewan McGregor and Stanley Tucci both star in Beauty and the beast remake.