Mrs Doubtfire is truly one of the best family films I have ever seen and it honestly deserves a much higher rating than what it has. I have watched this probably over 50 times and each time I love it even more. I refuse to accept the low rating for this film! It is a much-loved classic for everyone!
Mrs Doubtfire is about Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) and his struggle in life just so he can see his children. After Daniel and his wife, Miranda (Sally Field) call their relationship quits and get divorced, Daniel finds life a little hard to cope. Especially as he is not permitted by the court to see his three children Lydia, Chris, and Natalie anymore (limited visitation rights), until he gets a good stable job with a steady income, shows he can look after a house, cook, and all the other things men find it difficult to do by themselves. Daniel is desperate and his heart breaks when he cannot see his children whenever he wants. When Miranda places an ad in the newspaper searching for a nanny/housekeeper, Daniel takes action. With a little help from his makeup artist brother, Frank, Daniel becomes Mrs Euphegenia Doubtfire, an elderly Scottish nanny. This is Daniel's struggle to fit in and make it work as a nanny, and sort out his own messy life in the process.
I truly love this film. As well as showcasing Robin Williams' finest acting talent it gives out a powerful message about divorce which is important today (check the divorce rates, people!)...AND this movie was made in '93! Go figure.
Robin Williams is amazing as Daniel Hillard. This role was made for him and he could not have done it better. The voices, the look, the smile, the whole character in general, screams Robin Williams. His performance is outstanding and there isn't much that I can't say that hasn't been said before. Sally Field is a decent Miranda. She does not match Williams' excellent performance (not that she needs to), but does dish out a good end result. The three children, Chris, Lydia, and Nattie (Matthew Lawrence, Lisa Jakub, and Mara Wilson from 'Matilda' fame) surprise you by playing their characters very well. My favourite was Nattie, the little one, her big eyes and cute little lisp had me "Aww-ing" my brains out. And yes, Pierce Brosnan does make a cameo as Miranda's new man. He looks very charming and gets away with being the baddie, well he's the baddie in Daniel's eyes!
This is a film which is very entertaining and dishes out a very strong message at the same time. If you haven't watched this yet you have to immediately!
Mrs Doubtfire is about Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) and his struggle in life just so he can see his children. After Daniel and his wife, Miranda (Sally Field) call their relationship quits and get divorced, Daniel finds life a little hard to cope. Especially as he is not permitted by the court to see his three children Lydia, Chris, and Natalie anymore (limited visitation rights), until he gets a good stable job with a steady income, shows he can look after a house, cook, and all the other things men find it difficult to do by themselves. Daniel is desperate and his heart breaks when he cannot see his children whenever he wants. When Miranda places an ad in the newspaper searching for a nanny/housekeeper, Daniel takes action. With a little help from his makeup artist brother, Frank, Daniel becomes Mrs Euphegenia Doubtfire, an elderly Scottish nanny. This is Daniel's struggle to fit in and make it work as a nanny, and sort out his own messy life in the process.
I truly love this film. As well as showcasing Robin Williams' finest acting talent it gives out a powerful message about divorce which is important today (check the divorce rates, people!)...AND this movie was made in '93! Go figure.
Robin Williams is amazing as Daniel Hillard. This role was made for him and he could not have done it better. The voices, the look, the smile, the whole character in general, screams Robin Williams. His performance is outstanding and there isn't much that I can't say that hasn't been said before. Sally Field is a decent Miranda. She does not match Williams' excellent performance (not that she needs to), but does dish out a good end result. The three children, Chris, Lydia, and Nattie (Matthew Lawrence, Lisa Jakub, and Mara Wilson from 'Matilda' fame) surprise you by playing their characters very well. My favourite was Nattie, the little one, her big eyes and cute little lisp had me "Aww-ing" my brains out. And yes, Pierce Brosnan does make a cameo as Miranda's new man. He looks very charming and gets away with being the baddie, well he's the baddie in Daniel's eyes!
This is a film which is very entertaining and dishes out a very strong message at the same time. If you haven't watched this yet you have to immediately!