A review of the film, The Birdcage (La Cage aux Folles)A gay couple, living in a gay apartment, with a waiter gay, above a gay nightclub, in a gay city... and they have to fix it all for one evening In 1996 La Cage aux Folles (a 1978 French play) was remade by MGM, a racy comedy and quirky that is in tune with the times and redefines the idea of ​​family values. It combines the talents of Robin Williams (Armand), Nathan Lane (Albert) and Hank Azaria (Agador) with writer Elaine May and director Mike Nichols. The film comes to life from the superb uniqueness of each character and what they bring to the screen and add to the plot but equally effective family values ​​and role models through a series of hysterical follies The Birdcage is a film about a gay couple who have to act straight when the conservative, Republican parents of their son's boyfriend are planning a visit. In the midst of the hysterically dramatic disasters associated with this event, two valuable lessons are taught. They are lessons in how to avoid self-denial and accept various forms of family values. What makes The Birdcage wonderful, aside from the lessons it teaches, is its combination of great acting skills, the unique role of each character, and the whimsical set and props used. A great comedy team is to be expected just when you hear the names. Williams and Lane together and a great team is exactly what The Birdcage offers. Tony Award nominee Lane really switches gears for this film from his usual Broadway stage performances. He plays Albert, the female half of the gay couple who own The Birdcage nightclub. It appears every night in the club dr... in the middle of the paper... a film worth seeing if you want a good laugh along with a good dose of family values. With such a stellar cast, crew and director, only a film of such absolute hysteria could have been produced. These qualities are what make The Birdcage such a wonderful film. Works Cited Alexander, Al. "'Birdcage' sounds like a false note." The Patriot Ledger March 8, 1996: 15+.Daly, Steve. "The side of farce." Entertainment Weekly December 20, 1996: 88-89.Anson, David. “Gay movies are a drag.” Newsweek March 18, 1996: 71.Maslin, Janet. "La Cage aux Folles, but in South Beach." New York Times March 8, 1996: C3.Carr, Jay. "The birdcage sings." Boston Globe March 8, 1996: 47+.Hartigan, Patti. "Birdcage attacks the right wing." Boston Globe March 22, 1996: 47+.Nichols, Mike, dir. The bird cage. Perf. Robin Williams and Nathan Lane. MGM, 1996.