Mrs. Doubtfire

Plot synopsis:
Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) is a cartoon voice actor in San Francisco who quits his job at a local TV studio after a dispute with the director. As a father, Daniel is extremely passionate about his 3 children: 14-year-old Lydia, 12-year-old Chris, and 5-year-old Natalie. However his wife, Miranda (Sally Field), is frustrated with his lack of discipline. With Miranda still at work, Daniel hires a mobile petting zoo and throws a wild block party for Chris' 12th birthday, despite Chris being grounded for a bad report card. The party creates a major disturbance in the neighborhood. Miranda arrives, having been notified of the incident by a neighbor, and is furious with Daniel for planning and throwing the party behind her back. The couple have a heated argument which leads to a divorce. At their first custody hearing, the judge acknowledges that Daniel is a devoted father, but is currently unemployed with no place to live, so Miranda receives full custody of the children. Daniel's visitation rights are limited to Saturdays; however, the judge tells him that if he can find a steady job and residence within three months, he will consider a joint-custody arrangement.
With the help of a court liaison, Daniel gets a menial job at his old TV station. When Miranda seeks a housekeeper/nanny to spend time with the children, Daniel uses his voice-acting skills to "respond", having changed the phone number on Miranda's wanted ad. He calls several times pretending to be undesirable candidates before calling as an elderly Scottish-accented widow, referring to himself as Mrs. Euphegenia Doubtfire and presenting strong credentials. Miranda is impressed and asks Mrs. Doubtfire to come for an interview. Daniel enlists his brother Frank, a makeup artist, and his partner Jack to transform him into a 60-year-old woman.
Miranda hires Mrs. Doubtfire on the spot. The children initially struggle adjusting to their new nanny, but soon come around and thrive, while Miranda is able to become closer with them. Daniel learns several household and parenting skills as part of the role. One day, Chris accidentally walks in on him in the bathroom and sees what appears to be Mrs. Doubtfire standing to urinate. Alarmed, Chris reveals what he saw to Lydia and they panic until Daniel reveals the truth, telling them the only reason for the Mrs. Doubtfire persona is to spend more time with them. They are happy to have their father back, but Daniel warns them to make sure Miranda does not find out, and also not to tell Natalie, who is too young to understand.
Soon, Miranda becomes reacquainted with an ex-boyfriend, Stuart "Stu" Dunmeyer (Pierce Brosnan). As Miranda and Stu become closer, Daniel begins to resent Stu, especially after Stu calls Daniel a "loser". While working at the station, Daniel is seen by CEO Jonathan Lundy playing with toy dinosaurs on the set of a children's show. Impressed, Lundy invites Daniel to dinner to hear more of his ideas. Meanwhile, Stu invites the family, including Mrs. Doubtfire, out for Miranda's birthday at the same place, date, and time as the dinner with Lundy. Unable to reschedule and unwilling to let the family down, Daniel attempts to rotate back and forth between the two commitments, alternately changing his persona back and forth between himself and Mrs. Doubtfire.
After many drinks at both tables, Daniel becomes intoxicated; puts cayenne pepper, which Stu is allergic to, on his entree; and returns to Lundy's table still dressed as Mrs Doubtfire. He covers by introducing Mrs. Doubtfire as the host for a new children's show, impressing Lundy. At that moment, Daniel notices Stu choking on his dinner, has a change of heart, rushes over, and administers the Heimlich maneuver. Daniel is able to resuscitate Stu, but the top of his mask comes off, revealing his true identity, to Miranda's horror.
At their next custody hearing, Daniel explains that he has a suitable job and home, and gives a heartfelt explanation for his behavior. The judge is touched by Daniel's explanation, but disturbed by his actions, and grants Miranda full custody, with Daniel limited to supervised visitation every Saturday, much to his dismay. Without Mrs. Doubtfire, Miranda and her children become depressed, recognizing how much Mrs. Doubtfire improved their lives. They are surprised when the local station starts airing a new children's show, "Euphegenia's House" hosted by Daniel as Mrs. Doubtfire. The show becomes a hit and is syndicated across the country.
Miranda visits Daniel on set and admits that everything he did as Mrs. Doubtfire was enough to convince her that the children need to have their father back in the picture. Soon after, a joint custody agreement is reached, allowing Daniel to see the children every day after school. As Daniel takes the children out, Miranda watches an episode in which Mrs. Doubtfire answers a letter from a young girl whose parents have separated, saying that no matter what arrangements families have, love will prevail.

Tags: comedy, bleak, dramatic, cult, suspenseful, entertaining

Review:
This movie has plenty of gags, but it all comes together in a nice, friendly framework that centres around one man's family and that man's love for his children that'll make him dress up as a 60 year old granny to get back into their lives!
First,performance of the voice of Robin Williams is very wonderful.For example, he uses a lot of funny ad lib in the stand-in of animation in the first scene.
Second, Robin Williams and Sally Field as well as the three children act very delightfully though the movie deals with a rather serious theme---warmth and importance of family.
Robin Williams makes audiences laugh and cry at his portrayal of a loving father who wants nothing more than to be with his children.
Robin Williams is brilliant in his 'dual role' as the rejected husband, Daniel, and the buxom British nanny, Mrs. Doubtfire.This movie tells the story of a bitter separation, when Miranda insists on a divorce from her immature, goofy husband.
Of course meanwhile Miranda has a new love interest named Stu.Williams' portrayal of Mrs. Doubtfire is hilarious in every way, shape, and form.
The most insanely funny scene is at a restaurant where Daniel / Mrs. Doubtfire must quickly be in two places at the same time, so he / she is forced to alternate between personae at lightning speed, sometimes forgetting which one he / she is at any given moment.
I won't give away the plot, but I nigh expired from laughing.Sally Field charmingly plays Daniel's now separated wife, Miranda, and Pierce Brosnan is suitably unsympathetic as her new love interest, Stu. We cheer for Daniel through his assorted antics as he tries to shoo away this romantic competitor for his ex wife's affections and especially, this new male threatening to usurp his role as father to his kids.Desite being a comedy, this film does on the serious side reveal the devastating effects of divorce on children's lives and also particularly on the noncustodial parent.
DOUBTFIRE (1993) ***1/2Starring: Robin Williams, Sally Field, Mara Wilson, and Pierce BrosnanDirected by Chris Columbus.
While Robin Williams is sadly no longer with us, his comedic timing and adlibbing of fantastic one liners will live on forever through Mrs. Doubtfire and so many other wonderful films.
The scene not only funny but also thrilling and my heart fluttered with worry, too.I know that some people claim that the storyline is too unrealistic, but I think there are few fathers who love their children as deeply as Daniel.This movie is not only funny but also impressive.
This is one of the best movies of Fall-Dawn funny, comical, and impressive.Daniel Hirard, played by Robin Willams, who is losing his job are declared divorce by his wife.
I really like Robin Williams, an actor that is I personally don't care for him that much as a comedian, and the roles of Daniel Hillard and Mrs Doubtfire were perfect for him.
This movie is very funny.The funniest scenes for me are when Daniel transforms into Mrs.Doubtfire.They are very wonderful !I think that R.Williams is one of the greatest comedians.Because,He has not only brilliant performance skills but also many kinds of voices.He is really a delightful actor.If Mrs.Doubtfire were performed by with a different actor,this movie would be a failure.Thanks to Robin's extraordinary performance,this movie has been a complete success.But it is true that R.Williams is so impressive that other characters are outshone by him.Overally, I can guarantee enjoy this movie.
As much as I respect Robin Williams as an actor, and I truly admit his performance is impeccable, there's more than simply funny and well-acted comedy in this movie.
Robin Williams is excellent as a divorced man, in order to get closer to his kids, dresses up as a nanny of his ex-wife.
Even though it may not be brilliant like "Tootsie," "Doubtfire" has wonderfully comic moments wrapped up into a heartwarming tale.Robin Williams stars as Daniel Hillard, a gifted voiceover actor who has a unique fondness for his three children, but is unable to hold down a steady job.
Some may think the film's second act as ludicrous, when Robin Williams tries to chase off Field's new boyfriend, Pierce Brosnan.
This gives the excessive slapstick and tomfoolery a deeper edge.I think film critics should have a heart when it comes to "Mrs. Doubtfire." It does have a certain magic to it that is so hard to find in movies nowadays.
She just never got over the network canning The Flying Nun, and has been weeping on screen ever since.Secondly, Robin Williams' character resorting to the deception of cross-dressing and acting out the role of an old woman just to be with his children.
Funny man Robin Williams morphs into an old nanny with a British accent, named "Euphegenia Doubtfire".
A serious message, pertinent to marriage and children, frames and supports the comedic plot, which gives the film depth and substance.The entire production hangs on the talents of Robin Williams: versatile, energetic, improvisational, and hugely entertaining.
And makeup artists must have had a field day with Mrs. Doubtfire, who, though rather imposing for a female, comes across quite believable, again given that the film is a comedy.My only "serious" complaint is the cinematography.
The theme of this movie is gFamily loveh but Daniel's love toward his family makes us laugh especially when Mrs.Doubtfire talks with Stu jealously.
One of his most well known characters of all time and one of the biggest family fun comedies of the 90's.Daniel Hillard, (Robin Williams) copes with his divorce from his wife, (Sally Field) by disguising himself as a nanny who works for her so he can be near his kids.
Determined to stay in contact with his kids, Daniel discovers that Miranda is looking for a housekeeper, so he becomes Mrs. Doubtfire, a Scottish nanny.Williams is at his brilliant best, and it's always a joy to see Sally Field (who still looked great in her late 40's) Pierce Brosnan looks fantastic as Miranda's new love interest, Lisa Jakub, Matthew Lawrence and Mara Wilson are all great as the kids.
Music is by Howard Shore and cinematography by Donald McAlpine.Robin Williams plays Daniel Hillard, a struggling out of work actor who when faced with divorce from Miranda (Field) and separation from his three children, disguises himself as an old female housekeeper in order to see them daily.Centrally as a film it is what it is, a chance for Williams (excellent) to dress up in drag and act the goof, but boy does he do it well.
Robin Williams is absolutely perfect in the role and the moment where he gives the hard-faced Mrs.Selner a preview of all his talented voices perfectly demonstrates why he's the best man for the role.There are countless classic, funny moments throughout "Mrs.Doubtfire" that makes it two hour running time go in a breeze.
I'm laughing now just thinking about it.Mrs.Doubtfire also has some incredible lines such as, "Stu, more of a thick soup than a name" and Robin Williams makes the preposterous idea somehow believable!
Robin Williams' star, which was shining bright in the late 80's and early 90's (Good Morning Vietnam, Dead Poets Society, The Fisher King, Hook and of course Aladdin) gave the film a huge boost, but he followed it with a string of one disappointment after another (Toys, Nine Months, Jumanji, Jack, Father's Day, Flubber) and by the time he finally made his Oscar winning performance in Good Will Hunting (1997) he was considered an actor well past his prime; worse, he was really getting on people's nerves.None of which helped Mrs. Doubtfire, which aged badly as it is.
It's a family movie thats full of physical comedy, verbal gags and also the odd reference that adults will love that will go right over kids heads and much of this is down to the sheer strength of the performance of Robin Williams.He is totally convincing as both Daniel and Doubtfire and truly captures all the heart of this story effortlessly.
We feel deeply moved as Robin's character in the film is forced to take steps to be united with his children and at the same time look for a new job as well.
It seen that the happiness of his children is all that he wants in life and we see it during the court scene near the end of the film.The film has its phases: a comedic opening and a sacking, fight with the wife and eventual separation, beginnings of a transformation, the complete transformation and moving in with his kids plus dramatic change in lifestyle(!), fight with his wife's new playboy boyfriend (played by the handsome Pierce Brosnan) and eventual discovery of his identity.
Just before watching it, I knew it starred talented comedian/actor Robin Williams, whom I was a big fan of, and knew it was about his character disguised as a woman, which certainly sounded promising for a comedy.
My opinion on Williams as a performer hasn't changed since 2007, and watching this movie again turned out to be a lot like the first time.Daniel Hillard is a voice-over actor who quits his job after an argument with his boss.
With the opening sequence, showing Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) in the studio recording his voice-overs and then getting into an argument with his boss and quitting, the movie is off to a good and comical start.
It stays fairly consistent throughout, with many memorably funny scenes, such as the birthday party, Daniel doing numerous voice impressions in front of social worker Mrs. Sellner, the divorced father having to change back and forth from Mrs. Doubtfire to himself while Mrs. Sellner is in his apartment, Stu Dunmeyer (Miranda's new love interest) calling Daniel a loser in front of Mrs. Doubtfire (not realizing it's him) and getting fruit thrown at him, and many other things that happen on the main character's little adventure, as well as some funny lines coming from his alter ego.
Daniel Hilliard (Robin Williams) and Miranda Hilliard (Sally Field) get a divorce after many years of marriage and three great children.
Daniel decides to take matters into his own hands, with his unique characteristics as an actor in the film he disguises himself as British nanny named Mrs. Doubtfire to watch over the children while Miranda works so he can spend time with his children.
Over time he spends more time with his children and helps them cope with the divorce and also betters himself along the way.I believe Mrs. Doubtfire is one of the best family films of its time and still today.
I believe everyone should see this film and enjoy Robin Williams at his best as a British nanny.Mrs. Doubtfire was directed by Chris Columbus.
This movie can appeal to all generations.I'm convinced: Robin Williams may not be understandable on stage, but he does his best work on screen.Not only does this movie make me laugh after a good decade, but it also makes you think too.
It turned out that this was the movie and that Daniel Hillard (Mrs. Doubtfire)was doing voices for the characters.
Daniel is given only one day a week with the kids, but he can get more time as the new housekeeper Mrs. Doubtfire.Robin Williams is throwing all of his multiple personalities into this performance.
The kids will love the talented Williams playing a divorced father who disguises himself brilliantly, convincingly and humorously as an old English nanny; while the grown ups will be shocked at how crude the film actually gets, but can't resist laughing and continuing to watch.
Robin Williams plays a divorced dad trying to earn a living as a voice-over actor but finding his ex-wife (Sally Field) pushing him away.
Built on a cast of genuine and believably likable characters and presenting the audience with no obvious villain to be overcome, Mrs. Doubtfire tells us that divorce doesn't always have a bad guy, that family is as much a part of the heart as any emotion and that Robin Williams truly was one of the greatest comic actors to have ever lived..
Mrs. Doubtfire is one of those movies that you will be remember for a long, long, time.The story is about an unemployed and irresponsible Robin Williams who loves his kids with all his heart, unfortunately he can only see his kids once a week because of his divorce, to see them more often, he dresses up as a housekeeper and starts working in his wife's home.This movie is HILARIOUS!
'MRS DOUBTFIRE' was directed by Chris Columbus and stars Robin Williams, Sally Field and Lisa Jakub.
We see a well-meaning and decent mother played by Sally Field, trying to manage her professional job, three children and a loving husband and father played by Robin Williams.
The late Robin Williams (RIP xoxo) plays a husband/father who is going through a divorce with his wife Miranda (the incredible Sally Field).
Let me just take a moment and say that Robin Williams is great in this role, his portrayal as Mrs Doubtfire is just hilarious.
The story is that the wife's job alone is enough to villainies her: Miranda Hillard (Sally Field) is seen doing something terribly important involving fabric swatches, while her sweet, helpless husband, Daniel (Robin Williams), cannot stay employed dubbing voices onto animated films.
From the minute he poses as Mrs. Doubtfire, he delivers such pleasant laughter and charm to the film, and thanks to the incredible hair and make-up design, he is truly convincing as the old lady with a man who just wants to spend quality time with his children behind the mask.
Mrs. Doubtfire is a heartwarming movie that you cannot help but love, thanks to the blissful writing, director Chris Columbus's creative mind, and an impressive comedic chemistry by Robin Williams.
Mrs Doubtfire will make you laugh and bring you almost to tears at the same time, because underneath all the fun and games there is a powerful message about family and love that transcends separation or divorce.
This is a comedy drama that is great for the entire family, starring Robin Williams as a divorced husband Daniel Hillard who disguises himself as female housekeeper Mrs. Doubtfire to help tend the household for his ex-wife, who has custody over their children, so he could spend time with this three kids.The pace, acting, and character development fits the movie's script very well, and the movie is as funny as it sounds.
This comedy is so funny it can be watched over and over to get the same laughs each time, the scene were Mrs Doubtfire was caught urinating in the toilet like a man was hilarious and the part were someone tries to mug her in the street was so funny.
It is a very fun family film that is jam packed with scenes that will have the whole family laughing, mostly because Robin Williams comedic timing is unbelievably brilliant.
Very funny and sweet, Mrs. Doubtfire is certainly worth the watch if you are looking for a good film for the whole family to enjoy.
I said I watched this on TV quite a bit, where 1.) It was edited and 2.) my mother was never happy about.The movie is a great family film in a lot of ways.
unless the person is crazy, well the applications Robin Williams made with the voices in my opinion is the best part and also the fights between Mrs Doubtfire and Pieerce Brosnan's character was funny.My Overall Opinion: "Oh My God" - near ending of this movie.
Mrs Doubtfire is not the best comedy, and most certainly not the best movie, but it is a very heart-warming story about a father who is crazy about his kids, and when he gets a divorce he is willing to do "anything" to spend the time he needs with his children, including dressing up as a 60 year old woman.There are two major things that make this film an exception.
The movie sports a few genuinely funny moments, Robin Williams being Robin Williams in one of his better roles (and at his peak), and the movie represents your typical 1990s comedy flair perfectly, blending laughs with timely messages about the realities of family life, not necessarily winding up the way the audience expects (Doubtfire's "feel good" ending not really so happy as we might expect, but then again, that's life).Daniel Hillard is a talented voice over actor with a moral compass and a loving father to his three children.
It's a good watch for the whole family, because it contains no vulgarities, no profanities and it does instill good morals.Robin Williams is a great actor, and he tops his performance in this film !
Mrs. Doubtfire is surely one of my favourite comedies, there is an excellent performance from Robin Williams, he had to dress up as a women - so it was always a challenge, but he made it look easy.
'Mrs. Doubtfire' is a reasonable comedy-drama with Robin Williams disguising himself as an elderly female housekeeper so that he can spend some time with his children who are currently living with estranged wife Sally Field.
Robin Williams plays one of his best roles as Mrs. Doubtfire, even though this movie was made in 1993 it is still a sensational hit today.
Robin Williams acting as Daniel Hillard is in a testing relationship and becomes a divorced father who is at stake of only being able to see his kids for a limited time on certain days.
So if your ever looking for a good movie to watch, Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) is a great one to pick up!
Robin Williams dressing up as a woman and playing nanny for his kids is the perfect idea to make a very funny comedy.
First, though it is very funny, this movie has the heavy topic of divorce looming over it, with the parents (Williams and Sally Field) arguing in just about every scene together.
Robin Williams (Good morning, Vietnam) stars as Daniel Hillard, a man who loves his kids and a man getting divorced.