Nathan Lane in this.. you can not not love the drama of it all! 😂😂 Edit again: Robin was a big help and support for Nathan not ready to come out publicly (on the oprah show) after this movie ❤️.. in fact Robin were so sweet to so many people.. miss him
@@amandaasbury7524 yes! That might be it.. weird, i was so sure Nathan Said he came out there! Well.. it’s sweet however it is ❤️ i did another Edit on it
I bonded with a Guatemalan coworker when He looked me straight in the eye and said, "Are you afraid of my Guatemalaness?" we just started rambling off quotes. It was great
The Broadway musical version of "La Cage aux Folles", was co-created by Harvey Fierstein (of Torch Song Trilogy, Independence Day, Mulan). Who would later go on to play Robin William's brother in "Mrs. Doubtfire".
Oh really?? I didn't know he was the one who adapted Folles for Broadway! All I remembered was that Kelsey Grammer starred in it, but that was about it. Cool! Thank you for sharing this :)
A piece of advice when it comes to Turkish coffee: after pouring it in the cup, wait a minute or two for the sludge to settle. If you use sugar, put it in the water to dissolve, when it's put in the brewed one, when we mix, the sludge comes back up again. Lots of love for both of you from Eastern Europe 💙
Yeah Turkish coffee is really great but there are some tricks. If you want it sweet, brew it sweet. When you pour, letting it settle is important, but I was also taught to tap the cup a few times to encourage it to settle, and ofc you don’t drink the dregs.
We decided to drive down to see the seasons change. It was a long trip, though. Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia. It was so magical to me to come from the north, where it’s cold, to the south, where it’s warm, and see the tremendous differences from region to region in this incredible country of ours. My wife and I used to go to Virginia every autumn to see the foliage turn. Virginia has amazing foliage, although I do think that the foliage in Ohio is underrated. It’s just dazzling along I-75. Yes, just dazzling. We would go down to Virginia, to get away for a while. You know, to see the wonderful farms, the countryside. The hills, the mountains. Talk about “purple mountains majesty”. Just fantastic. Red leaves, purple mountains, green fields. And the roads, black, cutting through the green. All the colors... The trees... Pennsylvania’s nice, too. 🍁😆🍁
Ok, first off you are AMAZING for typing all this out lol. It absolutely killed my soul not to be able to include more from this scene (and all the others, for that matter), lest the copyright gods strike down upon me. Hilarious part of the movie though, and as you of course noted, the pacing is crucial to get the full impact of the punchline, "Pennsylvania's nice too." LOL Thank you so much ♥️
Surprisingly little of this film is improvised. Elaine May is a genius writer, and her adaptation of _La Cage Aux Folles_ was masterful. The line "How Egyptian" was an improv, and of course the dance rehearsal was pure Robin. (It was the one time Mike Nichols let him off his leash, and it's reported that he had to cover his head or leave the room each time Robin did it because he simply couldn't make himself NOT laugh.) Hank Azaria got off a couple of fine improvs, and there's gestural stuff going on that clearly wasn't in the script, like Albert's recoil when Armand tries to take his arm. And there are a couple of accident improvs like the fall in the kitchen that resulted in great moments. But almost all of the movie is in the script. :)
Oh really?? That's even more impressive then, actually, because so much of it feels like just comedic geniuses going on instinct. Instead it's apparently immensely gifted actors playing their roles perfectly ;) THANK YOU so much, @Serai3!
@@DavidvsFilm You're welcome! Do check out the original sometime. You'll find both the differences and the throughline between the films really interesting. Ugo Tognazzi and Michel Serrault are marvelous as the Armando and Alban.
What I heard was Mike Nichols was laughing so hard during the dance rehearsal scene that he had to huddle in the corner completely covered in a soundproof blanket just for them to get a clean take of it lol
I don't know who's right, but the story I've read is that both Robin and Nathan were ad-libbing so much that Mike Nichols had to beg them to do at least ONE take as written before they started free-wheeling. Supposedly Nathan could do improv as well as Robin, and they set each other off.
I can't tell you the number of times I have watched this. Nathan Lane and Robin Williams were a triumph! RIP Robin, there was no one like you and never will be again. One of a kind. So much fun to watch this with you two!
Nathan told a great story about how he wasn't fully out yet when they were doing press for this movie. Robin would steer the interviewers in different directions when they started asking Nathan about his own orientation. He said he really felt safe with Robin.
One of my favourite movies. I love it so much. Nathan Lane, Robin Williams & Hank Azaria are comedy geniuses in this. The non-stop one liners freaking hilarious. The heart of film gets me every time too. They don’t make movies like this anymore.
"This would be such a fun play!" Funnily enough, this was actually originally intended for the stage! La Cage Aux Folles was writted for french theater, and after that came the original film adaptation, then the musical, and now the American adaptation!
I wore this vhs OUT every time I visited my Grammy as a kid. Still one of my top five fav films. So much fun watching again with you guys, as always ❤️
Thank you so much!! Yeah this movie is insanely fun. Some movies are a challenge to watch multiple times while editing, etc, but I loved every minute of working on this one. ;)
Since you said you love trivia! The scene where Robin Williams was freaking out over the soup and he falls, not in the script, totally accidental and you can actually see the son and agador actually break character for a split second but Robin keeps it going. RIP to the legend Robin Williams.
THANK YOU, Thaïs Seachick!! This is EXACTLY the kind of trivia I love! I will have to go back and rewatch for their facial expressions now. So glad you commented and shared this.
Watching Nathan Lane go from this to the film adaptation of the stage version of The Producers is just hilarious. The guy goes from drag queen to horny movie producer trying to blackmail little old ladies. "I want you to know that even though we're sitting down, we're giving you a standing ovation." Bravo to him for going all in with these characters. And Robin Williams (RIP) is one of the top American comedians of all time. A lot of comedians nix the stand up once they start making big Hollywood money because of all the work involved in creating an original 1 hour special. Robin never did. Apparently he had a brain tumour causing excruciating pain. Not the way I'd want to go out.
I'll never get tired of this movie. It's a gem. Not without its problems, but the cast kills it, and it just makes me feel better. Rarely a day goes by that I don't quote some line from this movie.
Yay!! And I'm glad we showed up in your feed!!! You know UA-cam sometimes lol. Neither of us have seen V/V, and THANK YOU for reminding me about it!! A few other people have strongly recommended it, and I love Julie Andrews, so I think it would be an instant favorite for us.
I took my grandmother to see this, and it was the last movie my grandmother saw in theaters. She was in her 70s and started to decline mentally. She laughed her behind off the whole time. Such a great memory. ❤❤
I'm always appreciative of all comments, but ones like yours just hit my heart a little harder. :) I'm so grateful to you for sharing this sweet memory of your grandmother- very awesome, and I'll make sure Marc sees this also.
My wife an I watched this a long, long time ago and we quote "One does need a hint of color" to this day. We were so lucky to see Nathan Lane in "The Producers" on Broadway just before 911.
I LOVE Marc's shirt! It's adorable. I don't know how I've been out for 22 years and have never heard of this movie until my husband mentioned that y'all were reacting to it. I'm glad you did because I NEEDED to watch this during this pride month. This movie's message of being true to you is something I think we all need to hear. The "not tiny" comment had me cracking up honestly. I love that they dressed everyone in drag to get them out of the building without being recognized. It was probably my favorite scene. This movie was so well written, well cast, and well shot. It's definitely become one of my favorites. Thank you for reacting to it so I knew it was a thing lol.
I do not want to be THAT guy because I hate when people do this, but HOW HAVE YOU NOT SEEN THIS MOVIE?? lol. With your taste and general knowledge of all things awesome, I am shocked SHOCKED. lol. Ok, as your husband says, "Rant over." ;) I'm so glad you watched this though, and definitely see the whole movie if you haven't. This is one of those that kills my soul to edit because there are dozens and dozens of excellent lines that I had to leave out.
I'm sure others have said this, but I loved when you remarked that "this would make a good stage play." I was all, yes, yes it would. Good Idea. 😄Fun watching with the two of you. Looking forward to more.
I don’t know if anyone commented on this yet, but there are only a few in Probz in this movie. But the one that I like the best was not an improv per se, but rather a mistake that they tried to cover up. When Robin Williams falls in the kitchen, you can see the guy who plays his son is breaking character, but Hank Azaria held it together somehow! Robin even started to break character a bit, too. This whole movie is hilarious and heartwarming. Thank you for choosing it! 💙💙💙
Hey there!! Yeah, I have heard that now, but only recently. I did not know it at the time, but just goes to show you what great actors they all are, right??
Thanks for the re-viewing review - a fun time with you two and this delight of a movie. I hope you are making it through the heat and avoiding the tornadoes!!
Absolutely one I watch over and over and that’s how I found you! Just subbed - loved how much you both appreciated this, I felt like I was yet to find reactors that have appreciated this as it deserves so thank you! ✨
I had forgotten how many great lines there are in this movie! We have Pride in my city today, but I didn't feel like going this year, so this was an excellent alternative. Happy Pride, you two! I loved this reaction, Fam! 🌈
Fun fact, Steve Martin was supposed to play the Robin Williams part, and Robin was supposed to play the Nathan Lane part. But Steve couldn't do it for whatever reason, so they switched Robin to the Armand part and auditioned Nathan for the Albert part and the rest is history! LOL
I love this movie! No matter how many times I watch it I laugh my butt off every time!! Everyone is so perfect in their characters, it could never be remade & be half as good as this one.
Such a fun movie! So glad you reacted to it even though you’ve seen it before. Marc picked a great drink to go along with it. I didn’t join y’all with a drink this time, but I’m going to a cider house later today, and I’ll have one in your honor!
Oh heck yeah- cider house!! Sounds great. Thank you so much- I don't think you could ever see this movie too many times. It's just so funny. Hope you have a great rest of the weekend :)
This film is pure brilliance. Amazing actors. Nathan Lane and Robin Williams are just so hillarious but also so believable as a older couple. And how tastefully this film takes sensitive matter, makes it comedy that has fun, yet its so respectful while dealing matter that still causes strong feelings for and against. Thank you for two of you reacting this film even you have seen this
Happy PRIDE gentlemen! I'll be wearing my PRIDE rainbow socks to church tomorrow for my HINT of color and crossing my legs and sitting "man spread" as often as possible. One does what one can for representation. 😘👨❤👨🌈🏳🌈
Oh my! I love this movie! I laughed so much during your review. “Try another piece of gum.” Nathan is hysterical in this movie! Robin must have ad libed a lot of the movie. Their chemistry made this one of the best comedies. I have to agree with you that this would be hysterical fun to see on stage. 😂
It's a hysterical movie, right?? And you know what, I've been surprised to find out how many of these seemingly ad libbed movies/shows are actually followed pretty closely to the script. Schitt's Creek is another one that I'm not sure if you watched, but I thought it had to be pretty improvised as well. Nope, almost 100% true to the lines on the page, apparently.
I have seen The Birdcage countless times. But loved watching it with y’all. I have still never seen the original La Cage Aux Folles. But I heard that the role of Agador in the original was supposed to be a black actor. But the producer thought that wouldn’t play well in an Americanized version. David Alan Grier from In Living Color fame was to be cast, but got replaced last minute by Hank Azaria.
Hey Don! Oh really?? I didn't know that! I could see him doing that role, actually. I don't know why I've never watched La Cage.. but still never have. Probably because I would just be temped to put this version on again instead haha. Thank you so much for watching with us and for sharing this trivia!! :)
This movie helped me with my bisexuality, i never understood why i liked having a bit of purple, pink and flashy colours in my wardrobe until this movie then i knew about my other side lol I agree with Albert/Nathan, One does want a HINT of colour, and damn proud of it” The way he carries himself, the way he is dressed so perfectly with class and dignity in drag or out, it’s amazing.
I have a few movies that I can watch again and again. The Birdcage is at the top of the list. Watching you 2 watch it made me laugh twice as much! Have you seen Victor/Victoria? Another awesome one IMO.
It was a play and was adapted from it. I saw the French version first which was very funny too. This was hilarious! Seeing Gene Hackman as a woman was hilarious. Nathan Lane and Robin Williams were priceless. Everyone was so good. RIP Robin!
OMG I’m going to Amazon right now!!!!!!! Genius! Thank you UPDATE: Sadly, I finally found a shirt Amazon doesn’t have. Boooooo. If you find it, let me know.
this was originally a play, in France, then a film, then an american film! my favourite BTS tidbit was the scene with soup in the kitchen and robin slipping was a blooper that they just rolled with. I love how Hank Azaria hides his laughter only to return with "The Prawns!?" And of course, Robin Williams doing his "madonna, madonna" routine in rehearsals apparently took SO MANY takes because "mr. i chew gum to help me think" wouldnt stop breaking character every time lol i also say, "i do not wear shoes. they make me fall down" way too much in my everyday life::)
Absolutely fantastic reaction. This is in my top ten of movies. I've watched it repeatedly since I saw it in the cinema. Such an incredible cast all at the top of their game.❤
Aww thank you Beth!! This is an easy one though because it's just such a great movie! I thank Jeebus that they have not tried to "reboot" this movie, although I realize that's a little hypocritical since this one is a remake of La Cage. But I don't care lol
@@DavidvsFilm well it's a user friendly version of La Cage! 😊 Oh I'm sure some idiot will come along and "discover" this as a retro classic and decide to remake it🤦🏻♀️😭 All the teenagers will be astonished by the representation in the writing and originality by the director 🤣🤣🤣
I wanted to say (but saw the title at the description above and mentioned at the beginning of the video by David, but gonna mention it anyway lol) that ''The Birdcage'' is a remake of the French comedy classic ''La Cage aux Folles'' (1978) by Édouard Molinaro, with Ugo Tognazzi and Michel Serrault and music score by (my hero) Ennio Morricone.
Guy's I had such a good time spending time with you two. You seem like a really wonderful couple, so well suited to each other, so much that is similar and more that is complimentary...Two really good-natured, savvy warm-spirited, and generous guys, two genuine life-lovers...Thanks for making this, my maybe 5th viewing of this film the most enjoyable.
Nathan Lane may be the only person to outshine Robin Williams on film. (Of course that is subjective.) Steve Martin was originally scheduled to play Armand, with Williams as Albert but Martin had scheduling issues. Williams was happy with the change because he figured he had done enough drag after Mrs Doubtfire. Hank Azaria was inadvertently mimicking his grandmother. Williams slip in the kitchen was not intentional.
I love all of this! Thank you for the trivia. I know it's always tricky to picture others playing roles after we've had decades seeing those who were actually cast, but I cannot imagine Steve Martin as Armand lol. And I love Steve Martin stuff, but in this role, nah. Hank Azaria was so great.
So many lines from this movie pop up in my normal, everyday conversation. Mostly Hank Azaria's haha. "My choos make me fall down." "Fck the chrimp." "My Hwatamalan heat." First time I saw this (when it came out), it was in a massive theater that was packed... I had to go see it 2 more times in the theater to catch all the dialog! Brilliant!
Hahahaha it's so good. Marc has been saying, "My hwatamalaness, my natural latin heat.." all over again since we watched this. And I say, "You're wasting your gum" at least twice a month. So we're right there with you lol
Love this movie. I never get tired of watching it. I hope you do get to see Le Cage Aux Folles someday. I saw it before I watched The Birdcage and love them both. They're both hilarious. Totally agree with David that this would be a wonderful stage play.
Great cast! Wonderful film! I've seen a number of times as well. The dinner party is the best. Williams has to play it so close to the vest; while Lane just gets to cut loose. Which shows the real talent of Robin Williams. Not only to allow Lane to out shine him, but to put in the perfect straight man for Lane's craziness. Hank Azaria is a riot through this entire film, and is a joy to watch. Gene Hackman and Dianne Wiest was perfect in their roles, and fit into this comedy brilliantly. This was Calista Flockhart's biggest movie roles; which really got her, her own show on Ally McBeal.
I remember when this came out. SUCH a fun film!!! I had seen the original La Cage aux Folles film on TV when I was in, like, middle school, I think? So I knew the twist at the beginning revealing that Val was their son rather than an affair, but I really enjoyed this remake SO much. It had an absolutely phenomenal cast and was just so incredibly funny. La Cage IS a stage production, as well, and the stage version gave us the iconic pride song "I Am What I Am". I haven't seen the stage version personally, but I've seen some performances on UA-cam of that song, and they're pretty much all great, though I think my favorite is by John Barrowman. Really enjoyed this reaction and needed that bit of fun after a very disappointing end to pride month (Supreme Court decisions, more of my home state of Florida's anti-LGBTQ+ laws going into effect, etc.). Thank y'all for this reaction!
Awww thank you so much for your amazing comment!! I greatly appreciate it, and I am so glad you liked the reaction. I firmly believe that it's impossible not to have fun while watching this movie. I haven't seen La Cage, thought I want to. Either on TV or in the theater- I'm down for it haha
A little known "easter egg" is that the dancer with the gum, to whom Robbie Williams says "Madonna, Madonna, Madonna" was actually Luca Tommassini, one of Madonna's dancers around that period, from The Girlie Show, the Human Nature MV, etc...
Great reaction David & Marc! 😊 And Happy Pride month to you both. 🌈 RIP always to the late great Robin Williams! This is such a great movie that always puts a smile on my face whenever I watch it. Nathan Lane and Robin Williams are fantastic in this. Another great Robin Williams movie that I very highly recommend if neither of you have seen is the 1991 movie "Hook". Looking forward to your next reaction. 😊
Thank you so much, you wonderful friend!! Yeah, Hook was one of THOSE movies for me when I was a kid that I watched ON REPEAT. I doubt Marc has seen it, but I definitely have. Rufio! Rufio!
Fun Fact: most of the songs that the main actors sing were written by the late great Stephen Sondheim. He wrote one original song that was used for the scene with the bubble gum chewing dancer, the others (the beginning of Starina's number and the scene with Robin Williams and Christine Baranski dancing) were songs that got cut from Stephen Sondheim's musicals.
That opening scene with the camera coming in over the water to Miami Beach was a through back to the old “Jackie Gleason Show”. And yea the “Art Deco” area is still there, right across the road from the beach. Cheers
Hubs is an electrician (IBEW!) in Michigan. He likes working the solar field (building new ones) and he has his pick. It's great and (wait for it....) they create TONS of jobs.
The building that the club is in is the same building seen in the Golden Palace tv series. (The Golden Palace hotel.) Also, the green leaf wallpaper in the club is the same wallpaper in Blanche Devereaux’ bedroom.
NO WAY!!! Whaaaaat??? That's awesome! So, some side info that you weren't looking for.. every day when I'm making my lunch, I put on random shows I've seen just for background, and I just finished all the last season of The Golden Girls. This makes me want to continue on with Golden Palace now lol
Aww thank you so much!!!! This is one of those videos we both love doing - from watching, to editing, to chatting with awesome people like you about it - it's so much fun. I hope you have a great weekend, Roxy!!!! Much love back to you from us.
HAPPY PRIDE ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 I love to see you guys watch something that you love!! I mean i love the blind watch throughs of course, but it’s just SO JOYFUL to see you reminisce on a movie you love!!
Thank you!!! Yeah I totally agree. I mean, this can't compete with you guys' astute assessment of the latent tendencies of Top Gun, but we do our best haha ;)
I had to wait to watch but... WORTH IT!! It was progressive considering Robin helped keep the questions about Nathan's sexuality at bay since he wasn't ready to be fully out at the time. Love love love this movie. Thanks for watching it again with us!
Agreed! This movie always picks me up, makes me laugh and is just so much fun. Another film I recommend that is funny and witty and likewise has some profound things to say about family, love and living a great life: Auntie Mame (1958.) Gorgeous Technicolor sets and costumes, perfect performances, a script that is filled with hilarious lines and is timeless. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
10,000% agree with you on Auntie Mame!!! And honestly, I'm one of those who actually enjoyed the Lucille Ball version as well. :) I don't think Marc has seen either though, so this could be a great classic to watch around Christmas.
Also to answer your question early on, the director made Nathan Lane and Robin Williams get at least one take that the director was happy with according to the script and then he would let them go and improvise. And a lot of the film is improvised. I'm sure numerous people have told you when Robin Williams slips and says fuck the shrimp that that was not scripted because you can see them laughing so now I'll be the 800th person to tell you that
I remember seeing this in the movie theater that's closest to the gay village here in Toronto. It was hilarious to watch with a full audience. 😂 It's funny how David said this would be fun as a stage play, because the whole La Cage aux Folles thing began as a play in Paris, in 1973. Then they made the French-Italian movie in 1978 (followed by two sequels). And of course the Broadway musical in 1983. 💖🎶 You'd love the 1978 movie. It's a BLAST! Also when you said it's a movie you watch over and over. My mom says it's one of the few movies she'll watch every time she comes across it on TV.
Oh I bet I would like La Cage, and I really need to watch it. I just don't see how anyone could watch this and not enjoy it on SOME level if not all levels. Exactly why I bet this was totally fun to watch with a full audience :)
haha yeah, a play that I would enjoy seeing :) Do you know what the differences are between La Cage and this movie? I assume it's pretty close, but maybe some minor detail differences?
I love you guys so much!!! I love watching yalls reactions but i think i like watching your responses to each other just as much. I swear my favorite part of this video was when marc hit you and the look yall shared!!💖🫠 And happy pride!!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Hey there my friend!!! Yeah, totally! It's funny you say this because I always check to see if a movie has many reactions out there (is it something people are interested in, will my channel fit with the other reactions, etc.), and I was really surprised there weren't more videos for The Birdcage. Marc and I do very few reactions to movies that we've both already seen, but that relative underrepresentation is a lot of what led met to choose this one to watch anyway. :)
So pretty much all my friends know what my top three favorite movies are especially one and two. Jurassic Park jaws and scream. A mighty list if I do say so myself. But very few people know that my fourth favorite film of all time is The birdcage. It is a fucking masterpiece
Thank you so much!!! To Wong Foo is so great ♥️♥️ We quote that movie all the time. Marc came in last night and said, “I am hot and tired..” and I said, “Hot and tired: that’s your theme!”
I still have fond memories of watching this movie as a kid. I had no idea what gay people were or drag queens. But Mom figured I'd like it because "It's Timon and The Genie". And she was right.
Nathan Lane in this.. you can not not love the drama of it all! 😂😂 Edit again: Robin was a big help and support for Nathan not ready to come out publicly (on the oprah show) after this movie ❤️.. in fact Robin were so sweet to so many people.. miss him
Oprah tried to out Lane on her show, Robin ran interference with distraction because Nathan wasn't ready to come out yet. Robin had Nathan's back.
@@amandaasbury7524 yes! That might be it.. weird, i was so sure Nathan Said he came out there! Well.. it’s sweet however it is ❤️ i did another Edit on it
Oh really?? I didn’t know that!! Thank you for sharing this ♥️
@@DavidvsFilm ❤️
I need my Piren tablets!! 😂😂
I bonded with a Guatemalan coworker when He looked me straight in the eye and said, "Are you afraid of my Guatemalaness?" we just started rambling off quotes. It was great
!!!! I would die.
The scene in the kitchen where Robin falls with the pot wasn't supposed to happen but he just rolled with it.
The Broadway musical version of "La Cage aux Folles", was co-created by Harvey Fierstein (of Torch Song Trilogy, Independence Day, Mulan). Who would later go on to play Robin William's brother in "Mrs. Doubtfire".
Oh really?? I didn't know he was the one who adapted Folles for Broadway! All I remembered was that Kelsey Grammer starred in it, but that was about it. Cool! Thank you for sharing this :)
A piece of advice when it comes to Turkish coffee: after pouring it in the cup, wait a minute or two for the sludge to settle. If you use sugar, put it in the water to dissolve, when it's put in the brewed one, when we mix, the sludge comes back up again. Lots of love for both of you from Eastern Europe 💙
Hi @MajaZaguan! Thank you for the tip :) Apparently Marc has had Turkish coffee, but I have not. I'll keep your advice in mind when I do!
Love Turkish coffee 😊
Yeah Turkish coffee is really great but there are some tricks. If you want it sweet, brew it sweet. When you pour, letting it settle is important, but I was also taught to tap the cup a few times to encourage it to settle, and ofc you don’t drink the dregs.
We decided to drive down to see the seasons change. It was a long trip, though. Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia.
It was so magical to me to come from the north, where it’s cold, to the south, where it’s warm, and see the tremendous differences from region to region in this incredible country of ours.
My wife and I used to go to Virginia every autumn to see the foliage turn. Virginia has amazing foliage, although I do think that the foliage in Ohio is underrated.
It’s just dazzling along I-75. Yes, just dazzling.
We would go down to Virginia, to get away for a while. You know, to see the wonderful farms, the countryside.
The hills, the mountains. Talk about “purple mountains majesty”.
Just fantastic.
Red leaves, purple mountains, green fields.
And the roads, black, cutting through the green.
All the colors...
The trees...
Pennsylvania’s nice, too.
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Ok, first off you are AMAZING for typing all this out lol. It absolutely killed my soul not to be able to include more from this scene (and all the others, for that matter), lest the copyright gods strike down upon me. Hilarious part of the movie though, and as you of course noted, the pacing is crucial to get the full impact of the punchline, "Pennsylvania's nice too." LOL Thank you so much ♥️
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Surprisingly little of this film is improvised. Elaine May is a genius writer, and her adaptation of _La Cage Aux Folles_ was masterful. The line "How Egyptian" was an improv, and of course the dance rehearsal was pure Robin. (It was the one time Mike Nichols let him off his leash, and it's reported that he had to cover his head or leave the room each time Robin did it because he simply couldn't make himself NOT laugh.) Hank Azaria got off a couple of fine improvs, and there's gestural stuff going on that clearly wasn't in the script, like Albert's recoil when Armand tries to take his arm. And there are a couple of accident improvs like the fall in the kitchen that resulted in great moments. But almost all of the movie is in the script. :)
Oh really?? That's even more impressive then, actually, because so much of it feels like just comedic geniuses going on instinct. Instead it's apparently immensely gifted actors playing their roles perfectly ;) THANK YOU so much, @Serai3!
@@DavidvsFilm You're welcome! Do check out the original sometime. You'll find both the differences and the throughline between the films really interesting. Ugo Tognazzi and Michel Serrault are marvelous as the Armando and Alban.
@@Serai3 Definitely!
What I heard was Mike Nichols was laughing so hard during the dance rehearsal scene that he had to huddle in the corner completely covered in a soundproof blanket just for them to get a clean take of it lol
I don't know who's right, but the story I've read is that both Robin and Nathan were ad-libbing so much that Mike Nichols had to beg them to do at least ONE take as written before they started free-wheeling. Supposedly Nathan could do improv as well as Robin, and they set each other off.
I can't tell you the number of times I have watched this. Nathan Lane and Robin Williams were a triumph! RIP Robin, there was no one like you and never will be again. One of a kind. So much fun to watch this with you two!
Thank you so much!! And hear hear to Robin Williams and the rest of the cast ;)
You know Robin Williams doesn’t read these comments, right?
In my humble opinion this Hollywood junk can't compete with the French original in the slightest.
Nathan told a great story about how he wasn't fully out yet when they were doing press for this movie. Robin would steer the interviewers in different directions when they started asking Nathan about his own orientation. He said he really felt safe with Robin.
One of my favourite movies. I love it so much. Nathan Lane, Robin Williams & Hank Azaria are comedy geniuses in this. The non-stop one liners freaking hilarious. The heart of film gets me every time too. They don’t make movies like this anymore.
In my humble opinion this Hollywood junk can't compete with the French original in the slightest.
Sadly no
I absolutely love this movie. So funny. The whole cast is amazing as well and they play off each other so masterfully.
In my humble opinion this Hollywood junk can't compete with the French original in the slightest.
10:42 Robin Williams also had a cameo in To Wong Foo (now on Amazon Prime) the year before Birdcage.
Ohhhh yes. John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt ♥️
@@DavidvsFilm oh, his name is my name too!
"This would be such a fun play!"
Funnily enough, this was actually originally intended for the stage! La Cage Aux Folles was writted for french theater, and after that came the original film adaptation, then the musical, and now the American adaptation!
French version is hilarious. The houseboy in that one is Black. Funny as hell
I wore this vhs OUT every time I visited my Grammy as a kid. Still one of my top five fav films. So much fun watching again with you guys, as always ❤️
Thank you so much!! Yeah this movie is insanely fun. Some movies are a challenge to watch multiple times while editing, etc, but I loved every minute of working on this one. ;)
In my humble opinion this Hollywood junk can't compete with the French original in the slightest.
Since you said you love trivia!
The scene where Robin Williams was freaking out over the soup and he falls, not in the script, totally accidental and you can actually see the son and agador actually break character for a split second but Robin keeps it going. RIP to the legend Robin Williams.
THANK YOU, Thaïs Seachick!! This is EXACTLY the kind of trivia I love! I will have to go back and rewatch for their facial expressions now. So glad you commented and shared this.
Watching Nathan Lane go from this to the film adaptation of the stage version of The Producers is just hilarious. The guy goes from drag queen to horny movie producer trying to blackmail little old ladies. "I want you to know that even though we're sitting down, we're giving you a standing ovation." Bravo to him for going all in with these characters. And Robin Williams (RIP) is one of the top American comedians of all time. A lot of comedians nix the stand up once they start making big Hollywood money because of all the work involved in creating an original 1 hour special. Robin never did. Apparently he had a brain tumour causing excruciating pain. Not the way I'd want to go out.
Such a great comment, thank you!!! That line about the standing ovation hahaha. And I didn’t know that about his brain tumor :(
He’s a fantastic performer! He’s in the first season of Only Murders In the building!
I'll never get tired of this movie. It's a gem. Not without its problems, but the cast kills it, and it just makes me feel better. Rarely a day goes by that I don't quote some line from this movie.
Yes!!! So true :)
What a delight to see this in my feed today! 🥰If you have not already watched it, how about some Victor Victoria (Julie Andrews)...
Yay!! And I'm glad we showed up in your feed!!! You know UA-cam sometimes lol. Neither of us have seen V/V, and THANK YOU for reminding me about it!! A few other people have strongly recommended it, and I love Julie Andrews, so I think it would be an instant favorite for us.
OMG YAAAASSSSS! Excellent suggestion! That movie is amazing!
I took my grandmother to see this, and it was the last movie my grandmother saw in theaters. She was in her 70s and started to decline mentally. She laughed her behind off the whole time. Such a great memory. ❤❤
I'm always appreciative of all comments, but ones like yours just hit my heart a little harder. :) I'm so grateful to you for sharing this sweet memory of your grandmother- very awesome, and I'll make sure Marc sees this also.
Nathan Lane played the biggest drama queen, EVER!!! So goddamn funny!! Hank in those giant shoes tho.. HAHAHA!! Such a fun movie and reaction guys!! ❤
Right?? Even at home Marc is like, "Yeah I can't compete with that.." lol. Thank you chica ♥️
@@DavidvsFilm lmao, I can't think of anyone off hand that does.. lol..
My wife an I watched this a long, long time ago and we quote "One does need a hint of color" to this day. We were so lucky to see Nathan Lane in "The Producers" on Broadway just before 911.
Oh wow, that's great that you got to see him on Broadway! Nothing like the vibe of seeing live performances.
@@DavidvsFilm He was nothing short of amazing.
I LOVE Marc's shirt! It's adorable.
I don't know how I've been out for 22 years and have never heard of this movie until my husband mentioned that y'all were reacting to it. I'm glad you did because I NEEDED to watch this during this pride month.
This movie's message of being true to you is something I think we all need to hear.
The "not tiny" comment had me cracking up honestly.
I love that they dressed everyone in drag to get them out of the building without being recognized. It was probably my favorite scene.
This movie was so well written, well cast, and well shot. It's definitely become one of my favorites.
Thank you for reacting to it so I knew it was a thing lol.
I do not want to be THAT guy because I hate when people do this, but HOW HAVE YOU NOT SEEN THIS MOVIE?? lol. With your taste and general knowledge of all things awesome, I am shocked SHOCKED. lol. Ok, as your husband says, "Rant over." ;) I'm so glad you watched this though, and definitely see the whole movie if you haven't. This is one of those that kills my soul to edit because there are dozens and dozens of excellent lines that I had to leave out.
I'm sure others have said this, but I loved when you remarked that "this would make a good stage play." I was all, yes, yes it would. Good Idea. 😄Fun watching with the two of you. Looking forward to more.
Haha :) Aww thank you so much, M Smith, we really appreciate you watching and saying hi :)
I don’t know if anyone commented on this yet, but there are only a few in Probz in this movie. But the one that I like the best was not an improv per se, but rather a mistake that they tried to cover up. When Robin Williams falls in the kitchen, you can see the guy who plays his son is breaking character, but Hank Azaria held it together somehow! Robin even started to break character a bit, too. This whole movie is hilarious and heartwarming. Thank you for choosing it! 💙💙💙
Hey there!! Yeah, I have heard that now, but only recently. I did not know it at the time, but just goes to show you what great actors they all are, right??
Thanks for the re-viewing review - a fun time with you two and this delight of a movie. I hope you are making it through the heat and avoiding the tornadoes!!
Thanks Jeff!!! Doing our best. Probably should have watched Twister this coming week lol
I really like the term “re-view review” to describe reacting to a previous watch!!
Absolutely one I watch over and over and that’s how I found you! Just subbed - loved how much you both appreciated this, I felt like I was yet to find reactors that have appreciated this as it deserves so thank you! ✨
Oh wow thank you so much!! That is high praise ♥️ Yeah it’s easy with such a great movie like this. I mean how can you not love it, right???
I had forgotten how many great lines there are in this movie! We have Pride in my city today, but I didn't feel like going this year, so this was an excellent alternative. Happy Pride, you two! I loved this reaction, Fam! 🌈
Oh that's awesome, thank you!! That makes me feel great :) Woohoo!!!
Fun fact, Steve Martin was supposed to play the Robin Williams part, and Robin was supposed to play the Nathan Lane part. But Steve couldn't do it for whatever reason, so they switched Robin to the Armand part and auditioned Nathan for the Albert part and the rest is history! LOL
I love this movie! No matter how many times I watch it I laugh my butt off every time!! Everyone is so perfect in their characters, it could never be remade & be half as good as this one.
Could not agree more to all of this!!
In my humble opinion this Hollywood junk can't compete with the French original in the slightest.
Such a fun movie! So glad you reacted to it even though you’ve seen it before. Marc picked a great drink to go along with it. I didn’t join y’all with a drink this time, but I’m going to a cider house later today, and I’ll have one in your honor!
Oh heck yeah- cider house!! Sounds great. Thank you so much- I don't think you could ever see this movie too many times. It's just so funny. Hope you have a great rest of the weekend :)
This film is pure brilliance. Amazing actors. Nathan Lane and Robin Williams are just so hillarious but also so believable as a older couple. And how tastefully this film takes sensitive matter, makes it comedy that has fun, yet its so respectful while dealing matter that still causes strong feelings for and against. Thank you for two of you reacting this film even you have seen this
Thank you so much, @thejamppa, you are so right! And to do all of that in a way that appeared so effortless is truly remarkable. Excellent acting.
In my humble opinion this Hollywood junk can't compete with the French original in the slightest.
Happy PRIDE gentlemen! I'll be wearing my PRIDE rainbow socks to church tomorrow for my HINT of color and crossing my legs and sitting "man spread" as often as possible. One does what one can for representation. 😘👨❤👨🌈🏳🌈
Hahahahaha Happy Pride, Frankie Frank! You represent!!
Oh my! I love this movie! I laughed so much during your review. “Try another piece of gum.”
Nathan is hysterical in this movie! Robin must have ad libed a lot of the movie. Their chemistry made this one of the best comedies. I have to agree with you that this would be hysterical fun to see on stage. 😂
It's a hysterical movie, right?? And you know what, I've been surprised to find out how many of these seemingly ad libbed movies/shows are actually followed pretty closely to the script. Schitt's Creek is another one that I'm not sure if you watched, but I thought it had to be pretty improvised as well. Nope, almost 100% true to the lines on the page, apparently.
It's a great movie, terrific performances from all. Just seeing Gene Hackman's character in drag was in itself worth the price of admission. :)
I have seen The Birdcage countless times. But loved watching it with y’all. I have still never seen the original La Cage Aux Folles. But I heard that the role of Agador in the original was supposed to be a black actor. But the producer thought that wouldn’t play well in an Americanized version. David Alan Grier from In Living Color fame was to be cast, but got replaced last minute by Hank Azaria.
Hey Don! Oh really?? I didn't know that! I could see him doing that role, actually. I don't know why I've never watched La Cage.. but still never have. Probably because I would just be temped to put this version on again instead haha. Thank you so much for watching with us and for sharing this trivia!! :)
I feel the same way. This version is so amazing that I can’t picture anything else. Nathan Lane outshines Robin Williams by far. Such great casting.
The original (as mostly) is so much better.
I have seen this movie 100 times! Love watching you watch this one 😊
Aww thank you my friend!!! I LOVE that we picked one of your favorites to watch ♥️
In my humble opinion this Hollywood junk can't compete with the French original in the slightest.
This is one of my all-time comfort movies!! It just gets better and better💖💖
This movie helped me with my bisexuality, i never understood why i liked having a bit of purple, pink and flashy colours in my wardrobe until this movie
then i knew about my other side lol
I agree with Albert/Nathan, One does want a HINT of colour, and damn proud of it”
The way he carries himself, the way he is dressed so perfectly with class and dignity in drag or out,
it’s amazing.
That’s awesome!! I was just about to write, “One does want a hint of color..” but you beat me to it. :) Thanks for checking out our reaction!
I have a few movies that I can watch again and again. The Birdcage is at the top of the list. Watching you 2 watch it made me laugh twice as much! Have you seen Victor/Victoria? Another awesome one IMO.
Aww thank you!!! That makes my night. Haven't seen V/V, but I've ONLY heard great things. It's on the list ;)
@@DavidvsFilm One of my faves. It can get a little slow in parts, but Julie Andrews on top of her game!
It was a play and was adapted from it. I saw the French version first which was very funny too. This was hilarious! Seeing Gene Hackman as a woman was hilarious. Nathan Lane and Robin Williams were priceless. Everyone was so good. RIP Robin!
This is one of my all time favorite movies but have you seen the original La Cage aux Folles? If not you must see it 🙂
Hi Gail!! My buddy!! No we sure haven’t. But I of course trust your judgment, so we will.
"One Does Want A Hint Of Color'" would make a great t-shirt.
OMG I’m going to Amazon right now!!!!!!! Genius! Thank you
UPDATE: Sadly, I finally found a shirt Amazon doesn’t have. Boooooo. If you find it, let me know.
I know there's none. But maybe you can make your own. A black t-shirt with colored letters.
@@kalphil4385 Excellent idea!
Lol I’d do it in black letter on a rainbow shirt….a little “extra” in tribute to Albert.
It took me a minute to realise you didn't have your grey shirt over your head Bungholio style :P
Sweet fluffy lord, I do love this film! Gene Hackman in drag 😂❤ the men in this film knocked it out of the park!
Ok now I have to literally work in “Sweet fluffy lord” at every opportunity. lol. That’s hilarious.
this was originally a play, in France, then a film, then an american film! my favourite BTS tidbit was the scene with soup in the kitchen and robin slipping was a blooper that they just rolled with. I love how Hank Azaria hides his laughter only to return with "The Prawns!?"
And of course, Robin Williams doing his "madonna, madonna" routine in rehearsals apparently took SO MANY takes because "mr. i chew gum to help me think" wouldnt stop breaking character every time lol
i also say, "i do not wear shoes. they make me fall down" way too much in my everyday life::)
I LOVE "The Birdcage," one of my favourites!
Albert walking out with just the toothbruch, that was a Nathan Lane improv.
I love it! Hilarious.
Absolutely fantastic reaction. This is in my top ten of movies. I've watched it repeatedly since I saw it in the cinema. Such an incredible cast all at the top of their game.❤
Aww thank you Beth!! This is an easy one though because it's just such a great movie! I thank Jeebus that they have not tried to "reboot" this movie, although I realize that's a little hypocritical since this one is a remake of La Cage. But I don't care lol
@@DavidvsFilm well it's a user friendly version of La Cage! 😊
Oh I'm sure some idiot will come along and "discover" this as a retro classic and decide to remake it🤦🏻♀️😭 All the teenagers will be astonished by the representation in the writing and originality by the director 🤣🤣🤣
The kitchen scene was adlib, when Robin fell ! He got tickled but they kept it ! Great movie!❤
I wanted to say (but saw the title at the description above and mentioned at the beginning of the video by David, but gonna mention it anyway lol) that ''The Birdcage'' is a remake of the French comedy classic ''La Cage aux Folles'' (1978) by Édouard Molinaro, with Ugo Tognazzi and Michel Serrault and music score by (my hero) Ennio Morricone.
Haha thanks Peter!!! We need to watch the original :) I have not seen that one, but I know about it.
Guy's I had such a good time spending time with you two. You seem like a really wonderful couple, so well suited to each other, so much that is similar and more that is complimentary...Two really good-natured, savvy warm-spirited, and generous guys, two genuine life-lovers...Thanks for making this, my maybe 5th viewing of this film the most enjoyable.
What an amazing comment and compliment, thank you!! I’m so glad you liked our video. Birdcage is so much fun- it’s like Pirin tablet for the soul lol
I love this movie!❤ There are so many quotable lines in this movie!
Completely agree!! This is one of those that’s hell to edit because I want to leave it ALL in.
In my humble opinion this Hollywood junk can't compete with the French original in the slightest.
Nathan Lane may be the only person to outshine Robin Williams on film. (Of course that is subjective.)
Steve Martin was originally scheduled to play Armand, with Williams as Albert but Martin had scheduling issues. Williams was happy with the change because he figured he had done enough drag after Mrs Doubtfire.
Hank Azaria was inadvertently mimicking his grandmother.
Williams slip in the kitchen was not intentional.
I love all of this! Thank you for the trivia. I know it's always tricky to picture others playing roles after we've had decades seeing those who were actually cast, but I cannot imagine Steve Martin as Armand lol. And I love Steve Martin stuff, but in this role, nah. Hank Azaria was so great.
So many lines from this movie pop up in my normal, everyday conversation. Mostly Hank Azaria's haha. "My choos make me fall down." "Fck the chrimp." "My Hwatamalan heat." First time I saw this (when it came out), it was in a massive theater that was packed... I had to go see it 2 more times in the theater to catch all the dialog! Brilliant!
Hahahaha it's so good. Marc has been saying, "My hwatamalaness, my natural latin heat.." all over again since we watched this. And I say, "You're wasting your gum" at least twice a month. So we're right there with you lol
I also like ‘I made it up, I made it up’ 😂
Love this movie. I never get tired of watching it. I hope you do get to see Le Cage Aux Folles someday. I saw it before I watched The Birdcage and love them both. They're both hilarious. Totally agree with David that this would be a wonderful stage play.
Thanks!!! We will for sure have to check out La Cage ;)
Great cast! Wonderful film! I've seen a number of times as well. The dinner party is the best. Williams has to play it so close to the vest; while Lane just gets to cut loose. Which shows the real talent of Robin Williams. Not only to allow Lane to out shine him, but to put in the perfect straight man for Lane's craziness. Hank Azaria is a riot through this entire film, and is a joy to watch. Gene Hackman and Dianne Wiest was perfect in their roles, and fit into this comedy brilliantly. This was Calista Flockhart's biggest movie roles; which really got her, her own show on Ally McBeal.
I LOVE this movie. I rewatch it regularly. I am excited to watch with you.
Thank you so much!! Yes, I agree that it is TOP NOTCH comedy
@@DavidvsFilm Just got through watching. Y'all made me laugh even harder than I usually do. Love to you both!!
In my humble opinion this Hollywood junk can't compete with the French original in the slightest.
I remember when this came out. SUCH a fun film!!! I had seen the original La Cage aux Folles film on TV when I was in, like, middle school, I think? So I knew the twist at the beginning revealing that Val was their son rather than an affair, but I really enjoyed this remake SO much. It had an absolutely phenomenal cast and was just so incredibly funny. La Cage IS a stage production, as well, and the stage version gave us the iconic pride song "I Am What I Am". I haven't seen the stage version personally, but I've seen some performances on UA-cam of that song, and they're pretty much all great, though I think my favorite is by John Barrowman. Really enjoyed this reaction and needed that bit of fun after a very disappointing end to pride month (Supreme Court decisions, more of my home state of Florida's anti-LGBTQ+ laws going into effect, etc.). Thank y'all for this reaction!
Awww thank you so much for your amazing comment!! I greatly appreciate it, and I am so glad you liked the reaction. I firmly believe that it's impossible not to have fun while watching this movie. I haven't seen La Cage, thought I want to. Either on TV or in the theater- I'm down for it haha
Lol Marc's drink! He's like guacamole, always a little extra. 😂
Hahaha he will love that analogy as much as he loves guacamole. 🥑
I love this movie. There are way too many moments that are imo iconic!! I need a Perin tablet! Back of my hand to forehead. 😂❤️
In my humble opinion this Hollywood junk can't compete with the French original in the slightest.
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A little known "easter egg" is that the dancer with the gum, to whom Robbie Williams says "Madonna, Madonna, Madonna" was actually Luca Tommassini, one of Madonna's dancers around that period, from The Girlie Show, the Human Nature MV, etc...
Get out of here, whaaat??? That’s awesome! Thank you- I didn’t know this.
Great reaction David & Marc! 😊 And Happy Pride month to you both. 🌈
RIP always to the late great Robin Williams!
This is such a great movie that always puts a smile on my face whenever I watch it. Nathan Lane and Robin Williams are fantastic in this.
Another great Robin Williams movie that I very highly recommend if neither of you have seen is the 1991 movie "Hook".
Looking forward to your next reaction. 😊
Thank you so much, you wonderful friend!! Yeah, Hook was one of THOSE movies for me when I was a kid that I watched ON REPEAT. I doubt Marc has seen it, but I definitely have. Rufio! Rufio!
Fun Fact: most of the songs that the main actors sing were written by the late great Stephen Sondheim. He wrote one original song that was used for the scene with the bubble gum chewing dancer, the others (the beginning of Starina's number and the scene with Robin Williams and Christine Baranski dancing) were songs that got cut from Stephen Sondheim's musicals.
Get out of here! All these years, and I never knew that. That’s very interesting, thank you so much
I saw it on Broadway… brilliant and hilarious 😂
Oh yeah? I bet that was great! I assume it was a musical on Broadway, or did they go the play route?
I quote this movie more than any other 😂 I love it so much! So glad y’all did a reaction to it - even tho you’d seen it before
That opening scene with the camera coming in over the water to Miami Beach was a through back to the old “Jackie Gleason Show”. And yea the “Art Deco” area is still there, right across the road from the beach. Cheers
In a movie full of legendary performers.... I mean.... Nathan Lane is brilliant....
but....
Hank Azaria steals a LOT of the show!!
One of my favorite movies!!!
Hubs is an electrician (IBEW!) in Michigan. He likes working the solar field (building new ones) and he has his pick. It's great and (wait for it....) they create TONS of jobs.
The building that the club is in is the same building seen in the Golden Palace tv series. (The Golden Palace hotel.) Also, the green leaf wallpaper in the club is the same wallpaper in Blanche Devereaux’ bedroom.
NO WAY!!! Whaaaaat??? That's awesome! So, some side info that you weren't looking for.. every day when I'm making my lunch, I put on random shows I've seen just for background, and I just finished all the last season of The Golden Girls. This makes me want to continue on with Golden Palace now lol
@@DavidvsFilm It’s a fun series
Such a fun time guys, LOVED THIS, and LOVE YOU BOTH!! HAPPY PRIDE!🏳️🌈❤🏳️🌈
Aww thank you so much!!!! This is one of those videos we both love doing - from watching, to editing, to chatting with awesome people like you about it - it's so much fun. I hope you have a great weekend, Roxy!!!! Much love back to you from us.
@@DavidvsFilm 🥰
It's one of my all-time favorites. I still cry laughing at this movie
How could you NOT feel better after watching this movie??
I was hooked in by GOT but now we are here. I've waited all my life for this channel lol.
AWW thank you!!! More GoT coming, btw :)
I'll be here waiting
HAPPY PRIDE ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
I love to see you guys watch something that you love!! I mean i love the blind watch throughs of course, but it’s just SO JOYFUL to see you reminisce on a movie you love!!
Thank you!!! Yeah I totally agree. I mean, this can't compete with you guys' astute assessment of the latent tendencies of Top Gun, but we do our best haha ;)
My favorite line in this: Gene Hackman's "I don't want to be the only girl here not dancing!!"😅😅
Hahahaha
Nathan Lane's recent character on _Only Murders in the Building_ shows he can pull off any kind of character.
This film is in my top 5! Impossible to watch it without laughing no matter how many times I've seen it! Love Nathan Lane!
Yes!! haha
This is up there on my list of favourite movies. Its so much fun, I love it. X
It's so good!!
In my humble opinion this Hollywood junk can't compete with the French original in the slightest.
I had to wait to watch but... WORTH IT!! It was progressive considering Robin helped keep the questions about Nathan's sexuality at bay since he wasn't ready to be fully out at the time. Love love love this movie. Thanks for watching it again with us!
Thanks Nik!!! ;)
You two are absolutely fabulous. And your reaction was filled with positive vibes.
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it. It’s easy with such a great movie like this ♥️
Agreed! This movie always picks me up, makes me laugh and is just so much fun.
Another film I recommend that is funny and witty and likewise has some profound things to say about family, love and living a great life: Auntie Mame (1958.) Gorgeous Technicolor sets and costumes, perfect performances, a script that is filled with hilarious lines and is timeless. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
10,000% agree with you on Auntie Mame!!! And honestly, I'm one of those who actually enjoyed the Lucille Ball version as well. :) I don't think Marc has seen either though, so this could be a great classic to watch around Christmas.
@@DavidvsFilm wonderful idea! 👍👍👍👍👍
Also to answer your question early on, the director made Nathan Lane and Robin Williams get at least one take that the director was happy with according to the script and then he would let them go and improvise. And a lot of the film is improvised. I'm sure numerous people have told you when Robin Williams slips and says fuck the shrimp that that was not scripted because you can see them laughing so now I'll be the 800th person to tell you that
I remember seeing this in the movie theater that's closest to the gay village here in Toronto. It was hilarious to watch with a full audience. 😂
It's funny how David said this would be fun as a stage play, because the whole La Cage aux Folles thing began as a play in Paris, in 1973. Then they made the French-Italian movie in 1978 (followed by two sequels). And of course the Broadway musical in 1983. 💖🎶 You'd love the 1978 movie. It's a BLAST!
Also when you said it's a movie you watch over and over. My mom says it's one of the few movies she'll watch every time she comes across it on TV.
Oh I bet I would like La Cage, and I really need to watch it. I just don't see how anyone could watch this and not enjoy it on SOME level if not all levels. Exactly why I bet this was totally fun to watch with a full audience :)
You are entirely correct. This would be an amazing play and I want to see it right now.
A fun night at the theatAH! ;)
This movie is my happy pill!! ❤🎉one of the best ever !! … i need my wine for this! And Happy Pride ❤️❤️
Right?? I don’t know how anyone could watch this movie and not laugh multiple times lol
@@DavidvsFilmit is the greatest!
Your 'pirin tablet 😉
As you guys kept saying this could be a play, I kept saying it is based on a play. lol
haha yeah, a play that I would enjoy seeing :) Do you know what the differences are between La Cage and this movie? I assume it's pretty close, but maybe some minor detail differences?
@@DavidvsFilm I'm late but I never saw the play
I am sure you can find a film of the musical from Broadway, it played for many years. Peter Marshall from 'Hollywood Squares' played Armond.
Oh really?? Ok, I'll have to get out my Nancy Drew skills and see if I can track it down ;)
So glad I discovered this channel! Subscribed!
Thank you so much!!! We’re glad too 😁♥️
I love you guys so much!!! I love watching yalls reactions but i think i like watching your responses to each other just as much. I swear my favorite part of this video was when marc hit you and the look yall shared!!💖🫠
And happy pride!!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Awww thank you ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ We both really appreciate the kind words. Much love back to you!
I adore this film so much ! I saw it when it came out, it’s such fun. 😂 I’m not LGBTQ but I’m a huge ally ! Nathan Lane’s shriek is perfection
Oh I feel like this movie is for anybody and everybody!! I'm so happy you checked our reaction. We really love this movie quite a bit ;)
What an underrated movie.
Hey there my friend!!! Yeah, totally! It's funny you say this because I always check to see if a movie has many reactions out there (is it something people are interested in, will my channel fit with the other reactions, etc.), and I was really surprised there weren't more videos for The Birdcage. Marc and I do very few reactions to movies that we've both already seen, but that relative underrepresentation is a lot of what led met to choose this one to watch anyway. :)
In my humble opinion this Hollywood junk can't compete with the French original in the slightest.
Absolutely underrated. It probably pissed off so many right wing loons.
@fayesouthall6604 Nope. My parents are right winged AF, but love this movie and showed it to me when I was a kid because it's a good movie
So pretty much all my friends know what my top three favorite movies are especially one and two. Jurassic Park jaws and scream. A mighty list if I do say so myself. But very few people know that my fourth favorite film of all time is The birdcage. It is a fucking masterpiece
la cage aux folles IS a play! then harvey fierstein made it into a musical in the early 80s. then this!
This was, and still is, a terrific film! Funny as can be!
Couldn’t agree more!! So good.
Love it when Marc joins the reaction.
Same :)
@@DavidvsFilm- Two icons reacting to films.
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This is one of my MOST FAVORITE movies, (next to Too Wong Foo....of course 😏). I have just subscribed so I am looking forward to watching you guys 😍.
Thank you so much!!! To Wong Foo is so great ♥️♥️ We quote that movie all the time. Marc came in last night and said, “I am hot and tired..” and I said, “Hot and tired: that’s your theme!”
In my humble opinion this Hollywood junk can't compete with the French original in the slightest.
my sister and i loved this movie when we were kids...it's so chaotic...XDD
this and jumanji was our robin williams.
I still have not seen Jumanji! I saw the newer reboot, but I haven't seen the original.
@@DavidvsFilm uhh you have to. its super fun and an amazing movie.
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I still have fond memories of watching this movie as a kid. I had no idea what gay people were or drag queens. But Mom figured I'd like it because "It's Timon and The Genie". And she was right.
I watch this at least once a year. Hahaha Love it
Even as a ten year old watching this on VHS when it came out I thought the son was such a prick.
You had a keen eye for judgment since the beginning, sounds like 😁