MRS. DOUBTFIRE really showcases Robin Williams talents. I was never a big fan of his, but in this one he's tops. Kind of a silly premise that works, again thanks to Williams performance and a very able supporting cast. San Francisco locations help as does a nice music score. Synopsis can be supplied by anyone reading most of these reviews. Despite some plot holes and improbabilities, this movie works on just about all levels. It's kind of a 'dreamy' as opposed to an all out in out comedy. Divorce and unhappy people are never a comic narrative, and the bittersweet ending works just fine. For those of you who are Polly Holliday fans (Flo in the TV sitcom ALICE) she has nothing to do here. She has fourth billing on a card by herself but only has one line of dialogue in one scene. In looking at the "cutting room" floor clips, she had a much larger part. Here scenes were kind of a sub-plot that was very funny, but entirely eliminated from the final edit. In a way I an see why as the movie runs over two hours at it is, and for comedies, that's along time. SOME LIKE IT HOT, the best comedy ever made ended right at the two hour mark. Perfect. Wonder what Ms. Hollidays fans and Holliday herself thought of this. Do see the extras if you're going to watch this movie on DVD. By the way, Sally Field, as always, is quite wonderful.
Review of Mrs. Doubtfire
