Behind the scenes fact: originally the script had Mrs. Doubtfire telling the kid that wrote in that her parents might reconcile. Robin and Sally Field, who had been divorced themselves, asked them not to give kids false hope. That's why the speech was what it was.
really. i agree that it's better some divorced couples stay that way. no more fights that kids have to listen to. i had to go through that for 11 years till my parents split and i have to say i was able to go to bed feeling safer once it was over between my mom and dad
Actually she did, there are outtakes/bloopers of her laughing at his antics. Its why that scene is a bunch of cuts and not one whole take. He was a genius at comedy and everyone can't help but laugh 😆😆
I can't even imagine how that same actress handled trying to keep in-character when she later worked with Jim Carrey, another great comedy actor, in "Liar Liar" XP
It's interesting how it also reveals the prejudices of the legal system of the time- a homeless dad is one thing, and the court is willing to give him a chance, but a homeless dad who dresses like a woman needs to be supervised around his own children.
ive talked to my cousin on how i like bittersweet endings, and how we dont get a lot of movies or shows with them. Mrs. Doubtfire is one of those few i can put on that list 👌
As a child of divorced parents who, still today, can't stand to be in the same room (or even the same city for that matter...) this movie hits home. The tears at the end when he explains that families are all different and all valid...Robin Williams was my perfect dad figure growing up and he still is to this day.
My parents are separated, but they get along. They just can't see each other very often because my stepmother is jealous of her. So in a way I am lucky. It must be hard to see your parents fight.
Same except my parents are separated. But everytime they try to live together, it never works out. Even rn my parents are living together but only for my dad to find another place. But it's been a year... soon they'll be getting a divorce. My mom and dad are great parents but the two aren't good for each other if that makes sense.
I love that Stu was portrayed as a good man. This movie is one of the few that breaks the trope of evil stepparent. He’s a good man, who genuinely loves Miranda and the kids. And Daniel himself is instead portrayed as flawed and learns to better himself. This movie is BRILLIANT on so many levels.
The makeup artist who did the makeup for this film won an Oscar easily. She also did the makeup effects for the film Beetlejuice, a really great makeup effect movie.
Ve Neill is an incredible makeup artist. She won three Academy Awards, for Beetlejuice, Mrs. Doubtfire and Ed Wood. She was nominated for Edward Scissorhands, Batman Returns, Hoffa, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl & Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. She was also a judge on the reality show "Face Off". I loved that show. I miss that show. Watching what those make-up artists did in 3 days what would take teams of artists to do in 3 months was amazing. That is a show I wish they would reboot.
Ve Neil is such a good makeup artist and she has great talent at making a 60 -70 year old actresses look 20 years younger and those same actresses got accused of having plastic surgery when it was all “ ve “ makeup techniques
Fun fact: When the movie started production, the director of the film, Chris Columbus, had the 3 kids meet "his mother" who was "visiting the set". But it was actually Robin Williams in the Mrs. Doubtfire makeup.
For any kid that's been through a divorce this movie hits differently. They could've ended the movie with the parents getting back together, but they chose to end it how they did because more often times than not the parent's don't and yet it was still a quality, realistic ending.
Robin Williams and Sally Field had both gone through divorces, and the director's parents had divorced, so they knew better than to end it with reconciliation. You have to applaud the maturity of that.
Thats the better lesson for kids too, because the world doesn't operate like a fairytale ending, but that doesn't mean it can't still be happy or that you can't work through it.
Fun fact, the tea scene was done on a hot day and thats why his frosting face was melting. Robin just rolled along and impovised the scene. Thats why we love him
It wasn't because it was a hot day though, it was actually the heat from the set lighting that caused it to melt, which they didn't realize would happen. But you're spot on that he just went with it lol.
The original script had Daniel and Miranda reconciling, but Robin Williams and Sally Field, both having gone through divorces themselves, objected because they felt it would give kids false hope, leading to the bittersweet ending seen in the film (made even more bittersweet now that Williams is gone)
@@lulystalgianature2968 Very true. Divorce/break ups should really be talked about more & not have such a stigma attached. People still loving each other even after divorcing should be normalized, too. When you share children, a certain connection will forever be there.
Maybe you missed it, so here are some facts: 1. She mentioned they'd been trying for 14 years and it still isn't working 2. He has a track record of getting fired/quitting jobs 3. They have 3 kids to feed 4. He's always competing with her for being the fun parent. She doesn't feel like she does enough 5. She feels under appreciated. 6. He's not a good role model for her kids 7. He's undermined her authority 8. As a sole and reliable breadwinner of the family she's under a lot of pressure to keep her job and assimilate with the "corporate clones"
Yes, exactly! And what's also frustrating to me is that when he dons the Mrs. Doubtfire persona, he suddenly starts being stricter with the kids, cleaning the house, learning to cook, etc. Which proves that he could easily have learned how to be a better parent/adult while he and Miranda were still married, but he couldn't be assed to when he could just make her deal with all that stuff and just act like one of the kids himself. It's also frustrating that he goes through all this trouble when initially he was only denied shared custody for a temporary 3-month period; three months isn't that long, and if he'd applied all that effort and energy to getting his new house and job in order, he would've easily gotten shared custody of the kids. And don't even get me started on how creepy and invasive it is to lie about who you are to someone and get them to talk to you about things that they would never tell you if they knew who you really were (re: all the conversations he has with Miranda as Mrs. Doubtfire). I loved this movie a lot as a kid, but now that I'm older, it's really hard to enjoy.
All of those things would be perfect reason to go to therapy together; You can't work it out on your own, but if you want to change, you can get help. This is the reason why professionals have studied for years, so they can help people with their struggles. Of course, knowing that movies rather go for the story lines with the least amount of therapy in them for dramatic plotline purposes, I just roll my eyes at that part.
@@BossyMafia We don't know what happened before the movie started. I know a couples where one partner tried for a long time to get the other into therapy, but they refused right up until divorce happened, then suddenly it's "let's go the therapy" and everyone thinks the original partner is the jerk for not wanting to be strung along anymore.
@@ShadowsintheEyes Realistically, of course his actions show a lack of effort for his wife. This is also a movie, and not reality, so there's that. I do believe however that there's something to be gleaned here from his psychology. There's clearly a dramatic disparity in the love he has for his wife, and the love he has for his children. The efforts he made to make his children happy were no different at the start of the film from the efforts he made to spend time with them in the middle and end of the film. Something I think is missing in this film, at least out loud, is the fact that he doesn't love his wife any longer. Or, at the very least, he's fooling himself into believing he still loves her. If he did love her, he would have made as much effort for her as for his children. Neither of these parents are the "good guy" in this film. It's your opinion that he was creepy and intrusive into his wife's life. I agree. I won't let it not be said that she, also, made it very clear that she wanted to use their children as a weapon against their father. That, too, is terrible behavior. I believe that the point of this film is more to highlight the devastation of divorce than to blame anyone though.
My mom and dad divorced around the same time as this film came out, and this movie helped me cope with a lot of what was going on. My mom was obsessed with trying to win him back, and my dad was pretty apathetic about the situation. This film helped me deal with a lot of what was happening in a funny way, so Nick, I get it. I didn’t cry as much, but I felt a lot of the same feelings.
@@nooralimran4643 no, my mom is legit obsessive and probably in need of many years of therapy. She was physically and emotionally abusive to my brother and I, and my father was a deadbeat who moved back to Mexico to avoid paying child support rather than getting a decent job and actually getting visitation. Sad story.
my mom was obsessed too. when my dad left, she would take me, my brothers and sister in the car and stalk dad and his latest piece of ass to confront them. whenever we went to go visit dad, she would ask us questions on what he was doing and who he was seeing. i finally had to stand up to mom and tell her talk to him yourself. it's not the kids' job to be the messenger
Don’t feel bad about the mixed emotions you had in this movie. I think most of us watched this as kids and pretty much only absorbed the funny scenes while we were growing up. But when I rewatched this as an adult, I was surprised by how emotional it was. Your reaction was spot-on, really. The movie has a good bit of realistic drama that tackles a serious subject mixed in with the comedy. Nostalgia just has us remembering it mainly as a funny movie.
You worded what I was thinking and feeling so perfectly. This is the first time I've gone back to this movie, older, and with now divorced parents, and even through seeing these snippets I got emotional and the message hit hard.
@@nickflix8657 I'm nudging you on "Hook"because I really think it's what you need to see Nick! I know it's still a bit off(given it's Xmas time),but just a reminder!
As much as I liked seeing the family stay together, I've also seen what that does in the long run when it is essentially doomed. She said she tried to help their marriage and solve their problems for 14 years and we don't know if they did therapy. They could've tried several things and it could've solved some problems but created others in its absence. There are times when they have to step away, re-assess who they are as people and determine if they can effectively work as a unit
I hope you try reacting to Robin Williams in Bicentennial Man. He has such a way about him, not only can he be funny but he can be tender and serious. This movie will surprise you. Always love Mrs. Doubtfire. Thanks for reacting to it.
It’s funny how your views change over time. As a kid I thought the mom was mean and strict, etc. but now as an adult I can see where she is coming from. Daniel acts childish, he undermines her authority towards the kids, she feels alone in that relationship, there’s no partnership anymore it’s like having another child. But there is no doubt that Daniel really, really loves his kids and she was cruel to keep them away from him and using them to punish him.
I agree. They both played their parts, I think. Even if they didn’t get back together, I think they’d have benefited from therapy, even divorced, to let out their frustrations instead of this.
i still have problems with her. like the divorce part. did she really need to spring it on her kid's birthday? couldn't she have waited till the next morning when the kids were gone to talk to Daniel? or the part where she takes the kids away early?
I feel like the movie tries to show how children are oftentimes the victims of relationships falling out like this (ie: people not liking the mother for talking about divorce in the middle of her son's birthday). And as much as the "love message" for the kids is important, this movie is also important for parents who are getting a divorce. Never forget your kids in the equation, because they're there, they're not stupid or blind, they know what's happening and they're hurting even tho you're hurting too (because of course a divorce hurts). My main problem with the movie is how fast the wife (I don't remember her name sorry) moves on, how fast she gets into another relationship and puts her children in the middle of it. I'd even argue that her kids are SUPER CHILL for not throwing fits about it, given their age and how close they are to their father, and I'd say it's a flaw from the movie not to adress it: whether it's the children's pain at their parents splitting up and having to accept "a new man" so fast, or the fact that the mother never properly adresses it, how "cool" her children are or have the kids express how they feel about all of this (especially the two older ones, they're teenagers, they should have a bigger voice in all of this). Like, these kids hate the nanny (at first) because they wanted their father to be with them, but they're fine with Pierce Brosnan? Yeh, nah. Anyway, that's my main issue, even tho these parts are hilarious thanks to Robin Williams, I always thought the romance with Pierce Brosnan was really unnecessary, or at least, played too explicitely (they're not just friends or flirting, they are together and she's putting her children in the middle of it, is what I mean). All in all, like a lot of medias talking about divorce, the main thing shouldn't be whether or not the parents are getting back together, or even who is right and who is wrong, it's about finding the middle ground, accepting how things are, your faults and move on from these, to find a peaceful, balanced relationship with your ex, because there are your children in the middle of it. And I think this movie played it very well, especially Sally and Robin, of course, they translate so much emotions through their acting. And both characters ultimately prove that they played their parts in the end of their relationship: Daniel changes a lot during this movie (you'd say "grows up" but he's an adult so... let's say he gets more serious in his lifestyle), and the wife gets more emotionally avaiable to her children (and her husband, even tho it's through Mrs Doubtfire: one of my favorite scene is their scene in the kitchen, where the wife finally gets the chance to unload how she feels about Daniel). And when you see it, it's the other's absence that "forces" them to do so, or allows them to do so. And yes, you could see how they'd make better parents and a better couple at the end of the movie, but that doesn't happen because that's just not how human relationships work. I also remember struggling with the mother's pov more when I was younger, but I also didn't remember how irresponsible Daniel was. It's one thing to let your kid have a good birthday, it's another when you take a step back and see the rest of the damage: how much he loses his jobs while she's the "responsible one" that builds all their financial stability, how he, yes, undermines her authority with the children and does it in front of said-children, making her the bad guy all the time. Also, how there is a difference between a good birthday party and an irresponsible one. And of course you could say "she should have talked about it", but look at how he acts when she talks about it, he yet again, undermines what she's saying and acts as if it was her fault, that her being like this is because she's a "control freak" even tho she was forced into the position of the control freak because someone had to keep the family together.
The original script called for Stewart (the Pierce Brosnan character) to reveal to his friend that he hated the kids and wanted to send them to a boarding school, but the director thought it would hurt Daniel worse if Stewart loved his kids. I agree, that would kill me if someone wanted to take my kids from me.
Not to mention generic. Too much Parent Trap or actually the same in Three Men and a little Lady. Stewart being only against the dad (and from an outsider view he does seem a loser) makes his character not at fault.
I was actually very glad that they didn't go with that because I like how Stuart actually loves the kids, he wasn't bad he was a very good guy and cared about both Miranda and the kids
I’m actually kind of glad they didn’t make him into a villain, because, in hindsight, Daniel’s actions are far worse. It also narratively feel like Daniel never needed to change, since the original script also had him and Miranda get back together.
This movie def hits a different chord as an adult. As a kid, you can’t understand all the emotions the adults are experiencing. Once you grow up & have your own life experiences, you can relate more to all sides, the kids, Miranda, Daniel, & even Stu. It’s way more emotional now than I ever thought it was as a kid.
Yes Nick. Everyone expects Robin Williams to bring comedy genius, but what he really hits you in the head. Is with his heartbreaking dramatic delivery and cadence. He was such a giant, GIANT, GIANT talent. He will be surely missed.
As a child of divorce in the 90's, this movie meant so much and why it is as beloved as it is still to this day. One of the very few films that kids can watch and relate to regarding the subject of divorce. One of my favorite Robin Williams films
Watching this movie as a child got me through my parents divorce when it happened to my family when I was in middle school/high school. Totally get what u went through.
My parents split when I was 2 This movie resonated with me as a kid because they don’t get back together at the end and it’s still a happy ending. I also cry a lot during this movie. I just wish my dad loved us as much as Daniel Hilliard. I saw robin williams fighting for his kids in the movie, that one day isn’t enough…. This made me ask my dad why we only saw each other one day a week and it wasn’t enough for me, but I knew it was for him. He told me to think about the kids that don’t see their dad at all. Was cold comfort, always made me feel like I loved my dad more than he loved me. This movie brings those feelings back up.
This movie never fails to make me laugh! Robin Williams was perfect for this role! And Robin Williams using the cake as a face cover was actually ad-libbed.
Actually, that scene wasn't ad-libbed, it was always in the script. The part that was ad-libbed was when the cream on his face started to melt from the heat of the set lights and it started dripping into the drinks. He just went with it and so did the actress and thank goodness they did because it was hilarious! I never would have guessed it wasn't planned.
Robin Williams regularly entertained the kids on the set. Mara Wilson(Mathilda)said that he was like an uncle around her and instinctively knew how to make the kids laugh, never resorting to anything inappropriate for children. Apparently around adults, he was much shyer. When I was a kid, I was sad that the pair didn't reconcile, but now that I'm an adult, I understand it better.
Robin Williams range is unparalleled. He was actually the first Tom Hank's. He could do both amazing comedy and drama at an extremely high level. But so much talent comes with a price. He will be missed.
No matter how funny the movie, when Robin Williams stars in it you know you will cry at some point. Especially his speeches are just pure heart. (Movies like Jack or Patch Adams
Robin William was the funniest person to the other movies and he won six golden globes and one academy award. R.I.P. Robin William (1951-2014) and I will watch his movies on his every birthday
This reaction was worth waiting for! Fun facts: 1. The makeup actually won the Oscar for Best Makeup. 2. Robin Williams won a Golden Globe for his performance as Mrs. Doubtfire but wasn't nominated for an Oscar, despite this role being one of his most beloved by fans. 3. When the brother and his partner are trying different looks on Daniel, the red-hair look is an impression of Barbra Streisand in Funny Girl (she was also the star of The Mirror Has Two Faces) 4. Robin Williams improvised the majority of his lines, including the cake mask scene; during filming, the lights caused his mask to start melting and dripping off his face and he proceeded to go with it, improvising the lines when it dripped into the cups! He also improvised the innuendos during the scene at the restaurant with Stu; Pierce Brosnan was fighting the urge to laugh the entire time they were filming it. Also, funny how you mentioned Dead Poets Society, because the line "carpe dentem: seize the teeth", uttered while they were trying to fish the fake teeth out of the glass, is a play on Robin Williams' most famous line from Dead Poets Society, "carpe diem: seize the day". I'd definitely recommend that you check out more Robin Williams movies, he played some really memorable, hilarious and heartfelt characters. My top pick is The Birdcage (absolutely hysterical with a great cast of Nathan Lane, Hank Azaria and Gene Hackman, just to name a few), along with Dead Poets Society (have the tissues nearby!), Good Morning Vietnam and The Fisher King, these three earned him Oscar nominations.
I watched this movie around time it came out and couldn’t stop laughing. Watched it again while in my 30s with my husband and laughed and cried . My husband has kids from a previous marriage. So the movie hit me differently.
My father left when I was a baby and I never had a replacement dad. I very much wished I did. And when I saw this movie, saw the love Robins character had for his kids, and the new guy did too, that really mattered to me. It sort of validated my feelings about the whole situation. Showed me that I had a valid reason to be upset and hurt, and angry. I hadn't really had that before. I didn't understand what I was missing until then. I cried a lot watching this film. I can now watch it with much more joy.
A younger me didn't see the dark humor in the restaurant with the pepper 😂 Daniel: "Oh no. I killed the bastard." Younger me: "What else did you expect giving him something he's ALLERGIC to?"
I actually feel for Miranda in this - imagine coming home from work every day tired and looking to relax, and your husband has made a worse mess than the kids and leaves it for you to clean up, while he cracks jokes if you try to talk about your frustration. He also sticks you permanently in the position of "mean mom" by never setting any boundaries and thereby forcing you to be the partypooper every time, never taking enough responsibility to give you a chance to be the fun and playful one for once. She only asked for divorce, I would have throttled him.
Yeah, but I think that still doesn't excuse the fact that after the divorce she used the kids like an emotional weapon against Daniel. Like how she says "Are my kids ready?" and taking him completely out of the equation. I get the reason for divorce, I would of probably divorced him too, but that's no excuse to get the kids wrapped up in your mind games with each other and to deprive him visiting rights.
I think personally Miranda was more in the wrong. Yeah Daniel messed up a lot, but he was only trying to do his best and give his kids good memories. He always tried to have their best interests at heart, even if sometimes he was a bit misguided. At least he tried. We never saw Miranda read to her kids, or help them with their homework. That always seemed to be down to ‘Mrs Doubtfire’. (Not that I’m getting at Miranda or anything, it was just a small observation). I found that Miranda seemed to move on very quickly after separating from Daniel. There was no time for any of them (the kids included) to decompress and just be for a while. It was almost instant. Yeah the kids liked Stu, but I don’t think that it was right to jump into a new relationship so quickly after being in a long term one for so long.
I had mixed emotions watching this as an adult as well. When I was a kid I just remember laughing a lot...the drama went over my head but watching it now, it has such great drama regarding the divorce...so realistic and well acted. The conversation between Miranda and Mrs. Doubtfire about their marriage is one of my favourite scenes now just because it was so honest. Glad you enjoyed it :)
One aspect of Mrs. Doubtfire that I always loved, as a kid if divorce myself, was that the parents don't get back together at the end. I think this movie has done a lot of good over the years helping explain to kids, in an entertaining way, what it really means when your parents split up.
I remember going on holiday to San Francisco and managing to track down the Hilliard House. So amazing to visit the house where they filmed this fantastic movie.
My grandpa said he cried the first time he watched this movie. He said it was sad because of what Daniel did to see his children and make them happy. The movie is lighthearted and a children's movie, but Papa admired what Daniel did for his children and all of the hard work he put into his act.
One Hour Photo is a Robin Williams film that showcases his dramatic acting ability. It's a psychological thriller and the character that Williams plays is absolutely unnerving.
The film of our childhood))) We all love it)❤️ And, needless to say, Robin Williams is a genius! Without him this comedy wouldn’t be half as funny as it is)
14:27 Notice: Miranda is mad at Daniel for "teaching" their youngest daughter to say go**amn. However, she herself shouted "you brought the whole GD zoo"(paraphrasing) at the party...right in front of the kids. She's equally responsible for using that word and yet it's Daniel's fault since he is irresponsible...
As a kid I was always on the father's side, but as an adult, I don't know how Sally Field's character stayed with him as long as she did. Definitely not a healthy relationship for either of them, and sometimes it really is better for the kids to not stay together. He wasn't a bad person, but he wasn't a good husband. I do love this film though. It really had a lot of heart. Some of the gender humour is a little dated and it shows, but it has some good messages.
Same...I really understand Miranda's side now as an adult. However what made this movie sad is that they could have probably saved their marriage if Daniel was the man he was at the end. By the end he was responsible and a better father....at the same time it looks like he needed to go the hard way to really grow and be the best version of himself.
Nope, never be on Miranda side. She tried to take away what little time he does gets with them. Like she was an hour late dropping them off and came early to pick them up. Acting like they should be ready to go when she shows up early without warning. When they could have stayed with their dad while she went and did her errands. No reason to hire a nanny when Daniel could watch them and spend time with his kids
Mara Wilson, aka Matilda, was actually in quite a few films before she retired due to the stress of being a child star. But you're correct, this movie was before Matilda. She was 5 to 6 years old throughout the filming of this. Robin Williams brought her a surprise cake on set for her 6th birthday, which she's spoken fondly about in interviews since then. He was a good dad figure in real life, too.
Robin Williams had a unmatched energy and light, I think I can safely speak for many 90’s kids that he was like a dear friend for all of us. I miss him.
Don't worry Nick you're not alone in your feelings for this movie. I cry every time the judge hands out the sentence. Also when he explains divorce to kids it up there as top level writing. I have that up there with the Sesame Street explanation of Mr. Hooper's death. Explaining life to a child is so hard and gut wrenching. This movie does a master job of it.
You are the man bro! Its awesome that you laugh during the funny moments, and cry during the sad ones. Your reactions are so genuine and wonderful to watch 😋 💯 This is one of my fav movies. I'm sorry to hear about your parents as well
Saw this for the first time just a couple hours ago. It was funny, emotional, and just an overall movie you can tell was made with passion. I dont know any true comedies that can be considered classics in the last decade. Wish we got more movies like this. And Robin Williams, God rest his soul. This is one of my all time favorite comedies now.
After Robin Williams' death, Mara Wilson gave a lengthy statement about working with him on this film, and his formative role in so many childhoods, ending with "We're all his goddamn kids too."
This movie, Aladdin and Good Morning Vietnam are my favorite Robin William movies. This movie helped me when I was a child because my parents got divorced.
Isn't it crazy, that so many people love this movie? Loved it as kids, and they'll tell you how funny, and amazing it is? When it's literally about a married couples divorce, the effects it has on children, and a fathers desperate, yet hilarious, attempt to see his children. It's such a healing movie at the same time, Mrs.Doubtfires' answer to Katy at the end is therapeutic. I watched it through my childhood, then my parents got divorced when I was 12, and I re watched it as an adult, cried so damn much but I still love the movie to bits
Robin Williams was such a talented brilliant man. Still breaks my heart he’s gone. Still doesn’t seem real. He just had such an insane impact on so many.
I like how this movie doesnt go out of his way to make Stu look bad. Yes, he's moving in on a recently divorced wife but he is genuinely trying to make an effort to get to know her and and the kids. He doesn't mind. The scene where the friend questions him about his intentions while at the pool cements that - while Robin Williams might not like him - he isn't a horrible person.
I would have never have thought to watch this movie on my own because I'm not a comedy fan, but I'm so glad I got to watch it with you! It wasn't at all what I was expecting. It was very touching.
Something I didnt pick up on as a kid is that at the dinner hes getting progressively more drunker as the night wears on. As a kid I just thought he had trouble keeping up with all the personas
When they were doing the scene with the tea and the frosting kept dripping off his face, that wasn't supposed to happen, but the studio lights were so hot so it started to melt. And of course Robin being Robin, he just went with it, and the lady playing Mrs. Selner followed suit. Robin Williams was absolutely brilliant.
The Birdcage is another great Robin Williams performance. Nathan Lane is one of the few that can go toe to toe with Robin Williams with an over the top performance.
The screenplay was genius and the direction, music, cinematography and makeup were phenomenal. But Robin really brought it all to life. Fun facts: -The actress who played the mom used to be in a TV show "The Flying Nun". -The actor who played as Stuart, Pierce Bronson, would later become known as the 90s James Bond. -The son is Matthew Lawrence (Yes, THAT Matthew Lawrence). -The little girl as you noted was also Mathilda, and she was in the 90s remake of Meracle on 34th street. Now she's a successful writer. -The gay brother is a legendary comedian, actor and screenwriter Harvey Fienstien who Robin Williams had impersonated in a stand up routine a year before the production, Fienstien made a mockingly angy reaction the next time they had met, and a Robin asked him to play as the brother. -The actress who plays the social worker is rather ubiquitous throughout 90s movies. One you recognize her face, you'll start seeing her everywhere.
The Matilda actress (Mara Wilson) was also in Thomas and the Magic Railroad witch is a movie that I have fond memories of also, Stu is played by Pierce Brosnan who, 2 years later, would go on to be the 5th actor to play James Bond
If you want another Robin Williams experience, I recommend What Dreams May Come. I don't want to spoil anything, it's one of those movies that's best left a surprise. I think it'll be worth the watch.
Also when the cake started melting that whole monolog was unscripted. Robin improved because the lights from the set made it hot therefore made it melt.
The ending quote to this movie was always one of my favorite quotes of all time.. especially since I am a child of divorced parents since I was 5. The ending speech never fails to tear me up because he said it so beautifully.. but that was Robin Williams' charm. He was wise and kind, and every speech he made had the ability to captivate the audience, listen and understand. The world is so dark without him ♥️😭 Another Robin Williams movie you should look into is called "Jack". It's another emotional movie with a lot of fun and cute moments with one of Robin Williams most memorable speeches at the end of the movie. It's one of my favorite underrated Robin Williams movies.
Another great reaction to another great movie! Seeing your genuine reactions is so wonderful! I love that you're unafraid to show emotion in such a down to earth and genuine way.
Thank you for sharing a very personal side to your reaction! Robbin Williams is one of my all time favorite actors when I was a kid, in my heart he always felt like that fun wacky uncle that you'd see during family reunions. But I totally agree and relate with you, this movie hilarious but especially heart-felt and emotional to some for various reasons. Even though I was just watching your reactions, I teared up a lot. This movie always hits me hard because my father passed away when I was just eight, so any movies related to father-figures always gets me. That line at the end of the movie always resonated with me, "But if there's love dear... Those are the ties that bind, & you'll have a family in your heart, forever". Always reminds me that family is where the heart is. Well, once again keep the reactions coming, you're doing amazing! Sorry if that was a bit too much of oversharing, just felt like expressing the same heart-tugging feelings I got watching this! Excited for your many reactions to come! Especially Dead Poet's Society! If these Robbin William movies aren't one your list, hope you'll consider watching them: Hook, Patch Adams, Jack and Good Morning Vietnam! Keep up the good work!
Robin Williams was one of the few celebrity deaths that really impacted me. His talent and humor are still unmatched! He could really play any role he wanted!
This is one of Robin Williams best movies.. You should watch THE BIRDCAGE with Robin Williams and Nathan Lane... its hilarious and I know you'll love it!
I may not have parents that were divorced, but this was the main movie I grew up with which showcased a divorced family. And his speech at the end explaining all families are different really helped me understand as a child that truth. That it really isn't strange or odd having a different type of family than I did. And in turn when I had friends who's parents were divorced or when my aunt and uncles did, I understood it and didn't have to ask about it in the situation.
Behind the scenes fact: originally the script had Mrs. Doubtfire telling the kid that wrote in that her parents might reconcile. Robin and Sally Field, who had been divorced themselves, asked them not to give kids false hope. That's why the speech was what it was.
and the director Chris Columbus who also had been through a divorce agreed.
So good! Perfect decision!! Kid’s need that!
really. i agree that it's better some divorced couples stay that way. no more fights that kids have to listen to. i had to go through that for 11 years till my parents split and i have to say i was able to go to bed feeling safer once it was over between my mom and dad
That's really interesting.
yeah they wanted it to be realistic and show that things can be okey even if they don't end up back together
The whole scene at the restaurant had me stressed the whole time
Fancy seeing you here, Tim. And yeah, having had an allergic reaction before myself, it was very stressful
Same haha!
Me too.
@@Randerson2409 my grandma is now allergic to caffeine and spicy 🌶
@@Randerson2409 Good thing there's epipens now :D
The woman playing the court liaison never laughed or broke character during Robin Williams’ “voices” montage. That’s professionalism.
Actually she did, there are outtakes/bloopers of her laughing at his antics. Its why that scene is a bunch of cuts and not one whole take. He was a genius at comedy and everyone can't help but laugh 😆😆
I can't even imagine how that same actress handled trying to keep in-character when she later worked with Jim Carrey, another great comedy actor, in "Liar Liar" XP
@@PurpleLugia well if you've ever seen those outtakes, you'd see that EVERYONE burst out laughing that time too.
@@chinagirlbecka7446 still, the fact she kept it together as long as she did is a feat.
Well bloopers is the word 😂😉
This film is fun, sad, bittersweet, charming, and iconic. It’s perfect.
It's interesting how it also reveals the prejudices of the legal system of the time- a homeless dad is one thing, and the court is willing to give him a chance, but a homeless dad who dresses like a woman needs to be supervised around his own children.
ive talked to my cousin on how i like bittersweet endings, and how we dont get a lot of movies or shows with them. Mrs. Doubtfire is one of those few i can put on that list 👌
RIP Robin Williams the legend
It’s been 7 years since, I missed him very much as I was 17 years old.
Cried like a baby on that day.
@@Drawkcabi me too.
As Obama said, he was "One of a Kind"
As a child of divorced parents who, still today, can't stand to be in the same room (or even the same city for that matter...) this movie hits home. The tears at the end when he explains that families are all different and all valid...Robin Williams was my perfect dad figure growing up and he still is to this day.
Same, I feel you sis
My parents are separated, but they get along. They just can't see each other very often because my stepmother is jealous of her. So in a way I am lucky. It must be hard to see your parents fight.
Best tv dad we could have ever hope for.
Same except my parents are separated. But everytime they try to live together, it never works out. Even rn my parents are living together but only for my dad to find another place. But it's been a year... soon they'll be getting a divorce. My mom and dad are great parents but the two aren't good for each other if that makes sense.
I prayed my parents would get divorced and I could live with my dad...
The subtitles: “Feminine voice in English Accent”
Scottish People: *Throws Haggis*
What?
I love that Stu was portrayed as a good man. This movie is one of the few that breaks the trope of evil stepparent. He’s a good man, who genuinely loves Miranda and the kids. And Daniel himself is instead portrayed as flawed and learns to better himself. This movie is BRILLIANT on so many levels.
The makeup artist who did the makeup for this film won an Oscar easily. She also did the makeup effects for the film Beetlejuice, a really great makeup effect movie.
Ve Neill is an incredible makeup artist. She won three Academy Awards, for Beetlejuice, Mrs. Doubtfire and Ed Wood. She was nominated for Edward Scissorhands, Batman Returns, Hoffa, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl & Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.
She was also a judge on the reality show "Face Off". I loved that show. I miss that show. Watching what those make-up artists did in 3 days what would take teams of artists to do in 3 months was amazing. That is a show I wish they would reboot.
@@Alexeya13 I loved Face Off. Amazing show, and Ve was always so great, even when she was criticizing.
Ve Neil is such a good makeup artist and she has great talent at making a 60 -70 year old actresses look 20 years younger and those same actresses got accused of having plastic surgery when it was all “ ve “ makeup techniques
Fun fact: When the movie started production, the director of the film, Chris Columbus, had the 3 kids meet "his mother" who was "visiting the set". But it was actually Robin Williams in the Mrs. Doubtfire makeup.
Neat very Neat.
That's funny and cute :D
@@RedRoseSeptember22 I know I did not know that.
For any kid that's been through a divorce this movie hits differently. They could've ended the movie with the parents getting back together, but they chose to end it how they did because more often times than not the parent's don't and yet it was still a quality, realistic ending.
Robin Williams and Sally Field had both gone through divorces, and the director's parents had divorced, so they knew better than to end it with reconciliation. You have to applaud the maturity of that.
Thats the better lesson for kids too, because the world doesn't operate like a fairytale ending, but that doesn't mean it can't still be happy or that you can't work through it.
That social worker is also Jim Carry's secretary in Liar Liar.
Fun fact, the tea scene was done on a hot day and thats why his frosting face was melting. Robin just rolled along and impovised the scene. Thats why we love him
Oh my god, I love him. He’s a genius
It wasn't because it was a hot day though, it was actually the heat from the set lighting that caused it to melt, which they didn't realize would happen. But you're spot on that he just went with it lol.
The original script had Daniel and Miranda reconciling, but Robin Williams and Sally Field, both having gone through divorces themselves, objected because they felt it would give kids false hope, leading to the bittersweet ending seen in the film (made even more bittersweet now that Williams is gone)
That was a very good decision. Kids or adults, movies must have a touch with reality that everyone can assimilate with.
@@lulystalgianature2968 Very true. Divorce/break ups should really be talked about more & not have such a stigma attached. People still loving each other even after divorcing should be normalized, too. When you share children, a certain connection will forever be there.
Aladdin's Genie aside, Mrs. Doubtfire was Robin Williams greatest role ever.(We miss you Robin)
Yep. It is fun that in one of the Aladdin sequels, Genie impersonates Mrs. Doubtfire.
and Peter Pan in Hook
Good Will Hunting and Dead Poet's Society imo. Aladdin is a classic of course, as is this, but he shows his true acting in drama's.
And Dead Poet's Society
The fun fact is that Mrs. doubtfire was in the cameo appearance from Aladdin and the king 🤴🏻 of thieves.
Maybe you missed it, so here are some facts:
1. She mentioned they'd been trying for 14 years and it still isn't working
2. He has a track record of getting fired/quitting jobs
3. They have 3 kids to feed
4. He's always competing with her for being the fun parent. She doesn't feel like she does enough
5. She feels under appreciated.
6. He's not a good role model for her kids
7. He's undermined her authority
8. As a sole and reliable breadwinner of the family she's under a lot of pressure to keep her job and assimilate with the "corporate clones"
Yes, exactly! And what's also frustrating to me is that when he dons the Mrs. Doubtfire persona, he suddenly starts being stricter with the kids, cleaning the house, learning to cook, etc. Which proves that he could easily have learned how to be a better parent/adult while he and Miranda were still married, but he couldn't be assed to when he could just make her deal with all that stuff and just act like one of the kids himself. It's also frustrating that he goes through all this trouble when initially he was only denied shared custody for a temporary 3-month period; three months isn't that long, and if he'd applied all that effort and energy to getting his new house and job in order, he would've easily gotten shared custody of the kids. And don't even get me started on how creepy and invasive it is to lie about who you are to someone and get them to talk to you about things that they would never tell you if they knew who you really were (re: all the conversations he has with Miranda as Mrs. Doubtfire). I loved this movie a lot as a kid, but now that I'm older, it's really hard to enjoy.
All of those things would be perfect reason to go to therapy together; You can't work it out on your own, but if you want to change, you can get help. This is the reason why professionals have studied for years, so they can help people with their struggles.
Of course, knowing that movies rather go for the story lines with the least amount of therapy in them for dramatic plotline purposes, I just roll my eyes at that part.
@@BossyMafia We don't know what happened before the movie started. I know a couples where one partner tried for a long time to get the other into therapy, but they refused right up until divorce happened, then suddenly it's "let's go the therapy" and everyone thinks the original partner is the jerk for not wanting to be strung along anymore.
@@BossyMafia if they’re been trying for 14 years I’m sure they’ve had these problems their entire relationship and even before they had children
@@ShadowsintheEyes Realistically, of course his actions show a lack of effort for his wife. This is also a movie, and not reality, so there's that. I do believe however that there's something to be gleaned here from his psychology.
There's clearly a dramatic disparity in the love he has for his wife, and the love he has for his children. The efforts he made to make his children happy were no different at the start of the film from the efforts he made to spend time with them in the middle and end of the film. Something I think is missing in this film, at least out loud, is the fact that he doesn't love his wife any longer. Or, at the very least, he's fooling himself into believing he still loves her. If he did love her, he would have made as much effort for her as for his children.
Neither of these parents are the "good guy" in this film. It's your opinion that he was creepy and intrusive into his wife's life. I agree. I won't let it not be said that she, also, made it very clear that she wanted to use their children as a weapon against their father. That, too, is terrible behavior. I believe that the point of this film is more to highlight the devastation of divorce than to blame anyone though.
I worked at a nursing home, and one resident only ever wanted to watch 2 movies. The 2001 Spider-Man movie, or Mrs. Doubtfire. He was a very nice man.
My mom and dad divorced around the same time as this film came out, and this movie helped me cope with a lot of what was going on. My mom was obsessed with trying to win him back, and my dad was pretty apathetic about the situation. This film helped me deal with a lot of what was happening in a funny way, so Nick, I get it. I didn’t cry as much, but I felt a lot of the same feelings.
Guess society blamed ur mom n she was more emotionally invested in the relationship than ur dad. That's the way it usually is in South Asia.
@@nooralimran4643 no, my mom is legit obsessive and probably in need of many years of therapy. She was physically and emotionally abusive to my brother and I, and my father was a deadbeat who moved back to Mexico to avoid paying child support rather than getting a decent job and actually getting visitation. Sad story.
@@nickmanzo8459 damn man!!! So sorry! You've had it rough.
@@nooralimran4643 yeah it was rough. It could have been worse, though.
my mom was obsessed too. when my dad left, she would take me, my brothers and sister in the car and stalk dad and his latest piece of ass to confront them. whenever we went to go visit dad, she would ask us questions on what he was doing and who he was seeing. i finally had to stand up to mom and tell her talk to him yourself. it's not the kids' job to be the messenger
Don’t feel bad about the mixed emotions you had in this movie. I think most of us watched this as kids and pretty much only absorbed the funny scenes while we were growing up. But when I rewatched this as an adult, I was surprised by how emotional it was. Your reaction was spot-on, really. The movie has a good bit of realistic drama that tackles a serious subject mixed in with the comedy. Nostalgia just has us remembering it mainly as a funny movie.
You worded what I was thinking and feeling so perfectly. This is the first time I've gone back to this movie, older, and with now divorced parents, and even through seeing these snippets I got emotional and the message hit hard.
What happened to "Hook"?
I vaguely remember that being on the "soon" list.
It's coming!
Another Robin Williams Classic!
Turner and hooch please.
@@nickflix8657 I'm nudging you on "Hook"because I really think it's what you need to see Nick! I know it's still a bit off(given it's Xmas time),but just a reminder!
"She looks so different!"
Well, clearly the makeup is working on Nick 🤣
No. You jus have to use the prefered pronouns. It may change every day :-p
As much as I liked seeing the family stay together, I've also seen what that does in the long run when it is essentially doomed. She said she tried to help their marriage and solve their problems for 14 years and we don't know if they did therapy. They could've tried several things and it could've solved some problems but created others in its absence.
There are times when they have to step away, re-assess who they are as people and determine if they can effectively work as a unit
I hope you try reacting to Robin Williams in Bicentennial Man. He has such a way about him, not only can he be funny but he can be tender and serious. This movie will surprise you. Always love Mrs. Doubtfire. Thanks for reacting to it.
Bicentennial Man is very good. Very sad ending too.
Great film
It’s funny how your views change over time. As a kid I thought the mom was mean and strict, etc. but now as an adult I can see where she is coming from. Daniel acts childish, he undermines her authority towards the kids, she feels alone in that relationship, there’s no partnership anymore it’s like having another child. But there is no doubt that Daniel really, really loves his kids and she was cruel to keep them away from him and using them to punish him.
I agree with you, Daniel's wife deserved better.
I agree. They both played their parts, I think. Even if they didn’t get back together, I think they’d have benefited from therapy, even divorced, to let out their frustrations instead of this.
i still have problems with her. like the divorce part. did she really need to spring it on her kid's birthday? couldn't she have waited till the next morning when the kids were gone to talk to Daniel? or the part where she takes the kids away early?
@@alicedelgado955 He ruined the birthday, and caused her to have to come home from work. I would be mad pissed, too. I
I feel like the movie tries to show how children are oftentimes the victims of relationships falling out like this (ie: people not liking the mother for talking about divorce in the middle of her son's birthday). And as much as the "love message" for the kids is important, this movie is also important for parents who are getting a divorce. Never forget your kids in the equation, because they're there, they're not stupid or blind, they know what's happening and they're hurting even tho you're hurting too (because of course a divorce hurts).
My main problem with the movie is how fast the wife (I don't remember her name sorry) moves on, how fast she gets into another relationship and puts her children in the middle of it. I'd even argue that her kids are SUPER CHILL for not throwing fits about it, given their age and how close they are to their father, and I'd say it's a flaw from the movie not to adress it: whether it's the children's pain at their parents splitting up and having to accept "a new man" so fast, or the fact that the mother never properly adresses it, how "cool" her children are or have the kids express how they feel about all of this (especially the two older ones, they're teenagers, they should have a bigger voice in all of this). Like, these kids hate the nanny (at first) because they wanted their father to be with them, but they're fine with Pierce Brosnan? Yeh, nah. Anyway, that's my main issue, even tho these parts are hilarious thanks to Robin Williams, I always thought the romance with Pierce Brosnan was really unnecessary, or at least, played too explicitely (they're not just friends or flirting, they are together and she's putting her children in the middle of it, is what I mean).
All in all, like a lot of medias talking about divorce, the main thing shouldn't be whether or not the parents are getting back together, or even who is right and who is wrong, it's about finding the middle ground, accepting how things are, your faults and move on from these, to find a peaceful, balanced relationship with your ex, because there are your children in the middle of it. And I think this movie played it very well, especially Sally and Robin, of course, they translate so much emotions through their acting. And both characters ultimately prove that they played their parts in the end of their relationship: Daniel changes a lot during this movie (you'd say "grows up" but he's an adult so... let's say he gets more serious in his lifestyle), and the wife gets more emotionally avaiable to her children (and her husband, even tho it's through Mrs Doubtfire: one of my favorite scene is their scene in the kitchen, where the wife finally gets the chance to unload how she feels about Daniel). And when you see it, it's the other's absence that "forces" them to do so, or allows them to do so. And yes, you could see how they'd make better parents and a better couple at the end of the movie, but that doesn't happen because that's just not how human relationships work. I also remember struggling with the mother's pov more when I was younger, but I also didn't remember how irresponsible Daniel was. It's one thing to let your kid have a good birthday, it's another when you take a step back and see the rest of the damage: how much he loses his jobs while she's the "responsible one" that builds all their financial stability, how he, yes, undermines her authority with the children and does it in front of said-children, making her the bad guy all the time. Also, how there is a difference between a good birthday party and an irresponsible one. And of course you could say "she should have talked about it", but look at how he acts when she talks about it, he yet again, undermines what she's saying and acts as if it was her fault, that her being like this is because she's a "control freak" even tho she was forced into the position of the control freak because someone had to keep the family together.
The original script called for Stewart (the Pierce Brosnan character) to reveal to his friend that he hated the kids and wanted to send them to a boarding school, but the director thought it would hurt Daniel worse if Stewart loved his kids. I agree, that would kill me if someone wanted to take my kids from me.
Not to mention generic. Too much Parent Trap or actually the same in Three Men and a little Lady. Stewart being only against the dad (and from an outsider view he does seem a loser) makes his character not at fault.
I was actually very glad that they didn't go with that because I like how Stuart actually loves the kids, he wasn't bad he was a very good guy and cared about both Miranda and the kids
...wow, that seems way out of left field
He wasn’t a bad guy. There wasn’t really an enemy in this movie and there didn’t need to be.
I’m actually kind of glad they didn’t make him into a villain, because, in hindsight, Daniel’s actions are far worse. It also narratively feel like Daniel never needed to change, since the original script also had him and Miranda get back together.
This movie def hits a different chord as an adult. As a kid, you can’t understand all the emotions the adults are experiencing. Once you grow up & have your own life experiences, you can relate more to all sides, the kids, Miranda, Daniel, & even Stu. It’s way more emotional now than I ever thought it was as a kid.
Yes Nick. Everyone expects Robin Williams to bring comedy genius, but what he really hits you in the head. Is with his heartbreaking dramatic delivery and cadence. He was such a giant, GIANT, GIANT talent. He will be surely missed.
As a child of divorce in the 90's, this movie meant so much and why it is as beloved as it is still to this day. One of the very few films that kids can watch and relate to regarding the subject of divorce. One of my favorite Robin Williams films
Try Fern Gully the last rain forest. Animated and though Robin doesn't have a leading role he is hilarious doing a secondary character.
Watching this movie as a child got me through my parents divorce when it happened to my family when I was in middle school/high school. Totally get what u went through.
"Help is on the way, dear! Help is on the way!" Makes me howl with laughter every single time. I have loved this film for nearly 3 decades.
My parents split when I was 2
This movie resonated with me as a kid because they don’t get back together at the end and it’s still a happy ending.
I also cry a lot during this movie.
I just wish my dad loved us as much as Daniel Hilliard.
I saw robin williams fighting for his kids in the movie, that one day isn’t enough….
This made me ask my dad why we only saw each other one day a week and it wasn’t enough for me, but I knew it was for him.
He told me to think about the kids that don’t see their dad at all.
Was cold comfort, always made me feel like I loved my dad more than he loved me.
This movie brings those feelings back up.
This movie never fails to make me laugh! Robin Williams was perfect for this role! And Robin Williams using the cake as a face cover was actually ad-libbed.
Actually, that scene wasn't ad-libbed, it was always in the script. The part that was ad-libbed was when the cream on his face started to melt from the heat of the set lights and it started dripping into the drinks. He just went with it and so did the actress and thank goodness they did because it was hilarious! I never would have guessed it wasn't planned.
Robin Williams regularly entertained the kids on the set. Mara Wilson(Mathilda)said that he was like an uncle around her and instinctively knew how to make the kids laugh, never resorting to anything inappropriate for children. Apparently around adults, he was much shyer.
When I was a kid, I was sad that the pair didn't reconcile, but now that I'm an adult, I understand it better.
Robin Williams range is unparalleled. He was actually the first Tom Hank's. He could do both amazing comedy and drama at an extremely high level. But so much talent comes with a price. He will be missed.
No matter how funny the movie, when Robin Williams stars in it you know you will cry at some point. Especially his speeches are just pure heart. (Movies like Jack or Patch Adams
Best father figure that everyone wished for. He really is a great actor. I say is because he's not dead in our hearts!
I like the ending, because it's true for a lot of families around the world. Not all the families have one mom and a dad.
Robin William was the funniest person to the other movies and he won six golden globes and one academy award. R.I.P. Robin William (1951-2014) and I will watch his movies on his every birthday
This reaction was worth waiting for!
Fun facts:
1. The makeup actually won the Oscar for Best Makeup.
2. Robin Williams won a Golden Globe for his performance as Mrs. Doubtfire but wasn't nominated for an Oscar, despite this role being one of his most beloved by fans.
3. When the brother and his partner are trying different looks on Daniel, the red-hair look is an impression of Barbra Streisand in Funny Girl (she was also the star of The Mirror Has Two Faces)
4. Robin Williams improvised the majority of his lines, including the cake mask scene; during filming, the lights caused his mask to start melting and dripping off his face and he proceeded to go with it, improvising the lines when it dripped into the cups! He also improvised the innuendos during the scene at the restaurant with Stu; Pierce Brosnan was fighting the urge to laugh the entire time they were filming it. Also, funny how you mentioned Dead Poets Society, because the line "carpe dentem: seize the teeth", uttered while they were trying to fish the fake teeth out of the glass, is a play on Robin Williams' most famous line from Dead Poets Society, "carpe diem: seize the day".
I'd definitely recommend that you check out more Robin Williams movies, he played some really memorable, hilarious and heartfelt characters. My top pick is The Birdcage (absolutely hysterical with a great cast of Nathan Lane, Hank Azaria and Gene Hackman, just to name a few), along with Dead Poets Society (have the tissues nearby!), Good Morning Vietnam and The Fisher King, these three earned him Oscar nominations.
I watched this movie around time it came out and couldn’t stop laughing. Watched it again while in my 30s with my husband and laughed and cried . My husband has kids from a previous marriage. So the movie hit me differently.
My father left when I was a baby and I never had a replacement dad. I very much wished I did. And when I saw this movie, saw the love Robins character had for his kids, and the new guy did too, that really mattered to me. It sort of validated my feelings about the whole situation. Showed me that I had a valid reason to be upset and hurt, and angry. I hadn't really had that before. I didn't understand what I was missing until then. I cried a lot watching this film. I can now watch it with much more joy.
One Robin film that gets little attention but is really incredible and dramatic I'd One Hour Photo. I remember seeing it as a kid. It’s intense.
A younger me didn't see the dark humor in the restaurant with the pepper 😂
Daniel: "Oh no. I killed the bastard."
Younger me: "What else did you expect giving him something he's ALLERGIC to?"
You should check out Dead Poets Society. Robin Williams is amazing in that movie!
I actually feel for Miranda in this - imagine coming home from work every day tired and looking to relax, and your husband has made a worse mess than the kids and leaves it for you to clean up, while he cracks jokes if you try to talk about your frustration. He also sticks you permanently in the position of "mean mom" by never setting any boundaries and thereby forcing you to be the partypooper every time, never taking enough responsibility to give you a chance to be the fun and playful one for once. She only asked for divorce, I would have throttled him.
Agreed!
Yeah, but I think that still doesn't excuse the fact that after the divorce she used the kids like an emotional weapon against Daniel. Like how she says "Are my kids ready?" and taking him completely out of the equation. I get the reason for divorce, I would of probably divorced him too, but that's no excuse to get the kids wrapped up in your mind games with each other and to deprive him visiting rights.
I see both sides to it
@@xBloodxFangx she did apologize and fixed her poor choices though.
I think personally Miranda was more in the wrong. Yeah Daniel messed up a lot, but he was only trying to do his best and give his kids good memories.
He always tried to have their best interests at heart, even if sometimes he was a bit misguided. At least he tried. We never saw Miranda read to her kids, or help them with their homework. That always seemed to be down to ‘Mrs Doubtfire’. (Not that I’m getting at Miranda or anything, it was just a small observation).
I found that Miranda seemed to move on very quickly after separating from Daniel. There was no time for any of them (the kids included) to decompress and just be for a while. It was almost instant.
Yeah the kids liked Stu, but I don’t think that it was right to jump into a new relationship so quickly after being in a long term one for so long.
This was hilarious-
Nick: “I’m excited to finally do a non-animated movie”
Opening scene: is literally animation. 🤣
I had mixed emotions watching this as an adult as well. When I was a kid I just remember laughing a lot...the drama went over my head but watching it now, it has such great drama regarding the divorce...so realistic and well acted. The conversation between Miranda and Mrs. Doubtfire about their marriage is one of my favourite scenes now just because it was so honest. Glad you enjoyed it :)
One aspect of Mrs. Doubtfire that I always loved, as a kid if divorce myself, was that the parents don't get back together at the end. I think this movie has done a lot of good over the years helping explain to kids, in an entertaining way, what it really means when your parents split up.
TOOTSIE!!! It was 10 years earlier than this - Dustin Hoffman dresses as a woman for a practical reason and it gets tricky. LOVE it!
Yes!
I remember going on holiday to San Francisco and managing to track down the Hilliard House. So amazing to visit the house where they filmed this fantastic movie.
My grandpa said he cried the first time he watched this movie. He said it was sad because of what Daniel did to see his children and make them happy. The movie is lighthearted and a children's movie, but Papa admired what Daniel did for his children and all of the hard work he put into his act.
One Hour Photo is a Robin Williams film that showcases his dramatic acting ability. It's a psychological thriller and the character that Williams plays is absolutely unnerving.
Amazing movie. He really broke his typecast doing that film
Mara Wilson(Matilda) was also in the 1994 remake of "Miracle on 34th Street"
The film of our childhood))) We all love it)❤️ And, needless to say, Robin Williams is a genius! Without him this comedy wouldn’t be half as funny as it is)
14:27 Notice: Miranda is mad at Daniel for "teaching" their youngest daughter to say go**amn. However, she herself shouted "you brought the whole GD zoo"(paraphrasing) at the party...right in front of the kids.
She's equally responsible for using that word and yet it's Daniel's fault since he is irresponsible...
In her defense, she thought the kids were upstairs with thier doors closed.
@@MomsAgainstCatboys Even if they were, they could still possibly hear her.
As a kid I was always on the father's side, but as an adult, I don't know how Sally Field's character stayed with him as long as she did. Definitely not a healthy relationship for either of them, and sometimes it really is better for the kids to not stay together. He wasn't a bad person, but he wasn't a good husband.
I do love this film though. It really had a lot of heart. Some of the gender humour is a little dated and it shows, but it has some good messages.
Same...I really understand Miranda's side now as an adult. However what made this movie sad is that they could have probably saved their marriage if Daniel was the man he was at the end. By the end he was responsible and a better father....at the same time it looks like he needed to go the hard way to really grow and be the best version of himself.
Nope, never be on Miranda side. She tried to take away what little time he does gets with them. Like she was an hour late dropping them off and came early to pick them up. Acting like they should be ready to go when she shows up early without warning. When they could have stayed with their dad while she went and did her errands. No reason to hire a nanny when Daniel could watch them and spend time with his kids
Me bored at home: Nick: “HELP IS ON THE WAY DEAR!”
Mara Wilson, aka Matilda, was actually in quite a few films before she retired due to the stress of being a child star. But you're correct, this movie was before Matilda. She was 5 to 6 years old throughout the filming of this. Robin Williams brought her a surprise cake on set for her 6th birthday, which she's spoken fondly about in interviews since then. He was a good dad figure in real life, too.
Robin Williams had a unmatched energy and light, I think I can safely speak for many 90’s kids that he was like a dear friend for all of us. I miss him.
There's a clip out there where Williams is on Letterman and telling a story about how he went to an adult book store dressed as Mrs. Doubtfire
Don't worry Nick you're not alone in your feelings for this movie. I cry every time the judge hands out the sentence. Also when he explains divorce to kids it up there as top level writing.
I have that up there with the Sesame Street explanation of Mr. Hooper's death. Explaining life to a child is so hard and gut wrenching. This movie does a master job of it.
You are the man bro! Its awesome that you laugh during the funny moments, and cry during the sad ones. Your reactions are so genuine and wonderful to watch 😋 💯 This is one of my fav movies. I'm sorry to hear about your parents as well
Saw this for the first time just a couple hours ago. It was funny, emotional, and just an overall movie you can tell was made with passion. I dont know any true comedies that can be considered classics in the last decade. Wish we got more movies like this. And Robin Williams, God rest his soul. This is one of my all time favorite comedies now.
Run-by fruiting has to be my absolute favourite line in this entire movie! 😂😂😂
if you liked this one, you should try Tootsie! The ending is kinda weak, but the movie is altogether progressive + emotional, even if it was a comedy.
You'll love Tootsie Nick! :)
Yes please, Tootsie is one of my favorite movies of all time!
Yes, Tootsie! Go, Tootsie, go!!!
The movies have very different messages
After Robin Williams' death, Mara Wilson gave a lengthy statement about working with him on this film, and his formative role in so many childhoods, ending with "We're all his goddamn kids too."
The brother who does the makeover is Harvey Fierstein, he also voices Yao (the short angry soldier) in Mulan
I never knew that - cool! 🐲
This movie, Aladdin and Good Morning Vietnam are my favorite Robin William movies. This movie helped me when I was a child because my parents got divorced.
Isn't it crazy, that so many people love this movie? Loved it as kids, and they'll tell you how funny, and amazing it is? When it's literally about a married couples divorce, the effects it has on children, and a fathers desperate, yet hilarious, attempt to see his children. It's such a healing movie at the same time, Mrs.Doubtfires' answer to Katy at the end is therapeutic. I watched it through my childhood, then my parents got divorced when I was 12, and I re watched it as an adult, cried so damn much but I still love the movie to bits
An emotional rollercoaster for all of the family! Robin was the greatest. The whole cast did a wonderful job!
Robin Williams was such a talented brilliant man. Still breaks my heart he’s gone. Still doesn’t seem real. He just had such an insane impact on so many.
I like how this movie doesnt go out of his way to make Stu look bad. Yes, he's moving in on a recently divorced wife but he is genuinely trying to make an effort to get to know her and and the kids. He doesn't mind. The scene where the friend questions him about his intentions while at the pool cements that - while Robin Williams might not like him - he isn't a horrible person.
I would have never have thought to watch this movie on my own because I'm not a comedy fan, but I'm so glad I got to watch it with you! It wasn't at all what I was expecting. It was very touching.
Apparently they prepared a different cut for this movie for each rating. I want to see the rated R version of this movie.
You know Robin went around in this disguise in real life to see if people recognized him and no one did.
one of the best comedys ever made. saw this movie countless times. endless jokes and always new ones to discover! rip Robin Williams💜
Bicentennial man is another Robin Williams movie that you'll probably cry on its a great movie
Agreed! If nothing else just to watch it for yourself.
You should add Homeward Bound to your list! Sally fields is in that too
Movies with Robin Williams have always some kind of deeper meaning TT-TT and I always cry at some point....
Something I didnt pick up on as a kid is that at the dinner hes getting progressively more drunker as the night wears on. As a kid I just thought he had trouble keeping up with all the personas
When they were doing the scene with the tea and the frosting kept dripping off his face, that wasn't supposed to happen, but the studio lights were so hot so it started to melt. And of course Robin being Robin, he just went with it, and the lady playing Mrs. Selner followed suit. Robin Williams was absolutely brilliant.
The Birdcage is another great Robin Williams performance. Nathan Lane is one of the few that can go toe to toe with Robin Williams with an over the top performance.
The screenplay was genius and the direction, music, cinematography and makeup were phenomenal.
But Robin really brought it all to life.
Fun facts:
-The actress who played the mom used to be in a TV show "The Flying Nun".
-The actor who played as Stuart, Pierce Bronson, would later become known as the 90s James Bond.
-The son is Matthew Lawrence (Yes, THAT Matthew Lawrence).
-The little girl as you noted was also Mathilda, and she was in the 90s remake of Meracle on 34th street. Now she's a successful writer.
-The gay brother is a legendary comedian, actor and screenwriter Harvey Fienstien who Robin Williams had impersonated in a stand up routine a year before the production, Fienstien made a mockingly angy reaction the next time they had met, and a Robin asked him to play as the brother.
-The actress who plays the social worker is rather ubiquitous throughout 90s movies. One you recognize her face, you'll start seeing her everywhere.
The Matilda actress (Mara Wilson) was also in Thomas and the Magic Railroad witch is a movie that I have fond memories of
also, Stu is played by Pierce Brosnan who, 2 years later, would go on to be the 5th actor to play James Bond
If you want another Robin Williams experience, I recommend What Dreams May Come. I don't want to spoil anything, it's one of those movies that's best left a surprise. I think it'll be worth the watch.
It is such a beautiful movie
Also when the cake started melting that whole monolog was unscripted. Robin improved because the lights from the set made it hot therefore made it melt.
The ending quote to this movie was always one of my favorite quotes of all time.. especially since I am a child of divorced parents since I was 5.
The ending speech never fails to tear me up because he said it so beautifully.. but that was Robin Williams' charm. He was wise and kind, and every speech he made had the ability to captivate the audience, listen and understand. The world is so dark without him ♥️😭
Another Robin Williams movie you should look into is called "Jack". It's another emotional movie with a lot of fun and cute moments with one of Robin Williams most memorable speeches at the end of the movie. It's one of my favorite underrated Robin Williams movies.
Another great reaction to another great movie! Seeing your genuine reactions is so wonderful! I love that you're unafraid to show emotion in such a down to earth and genuine way.
Thank you for sharing a very personal side to your reaction! Robbin Williams is one of my all time favorite actors when I was a kid, in my heart he always felt like that fun wacky uncle that you'd see during family reunions. But I totally agree and relate with you, this movie hilarious but especially heart-felt and emotional to some for various reasons. Even though I was just watching your reactions, I teared up a lot. This movie always hits me hard because my father passed away when I was just eight, so any movies related to father-figures always gets me. That line at the end of the movie always resonated with me, "But if there's love dear... Those are the ties that bind, & you'll have a family in your heart, forever". Always reminds me that family is where the heart is. Well, once again keep the reactions coming, you're doing amazing! Sorry if that was a bit too much of oversharing, just felt like expressing the same heart-tugging feelings I got watching this! Excited for your many reactions to come! Especially Dead Poet's Society! If these Robbin William movies aren't one your list, hope you'll consider watching them: Hook, Patch Adams, Jack and Good Morning Vietnam! Keep up the good work!
Robin Williams was one of the few celebrity deaths that really impacted me. His talent and humor are still unmatched! He could really play any role he wanted!
This is one of Robin Williams best movies.. You should watch THE BIRDCAGE with Robin Williams and Nathan Lane... its hilarious and I know you'll love it!
Excellent movie
You should watch the Robin Williams dark comedy, Death To Smoochy, directed by Danny DeVito (who also directed Matilda). It's very raunchy.
It was a run by fruiting.
HELLOOOOO! I'm so sorry dear. I look like a Yeti in this get up.
My first day as a woman, and
I get hot flashes. Lol!!
You should do the Robin Williams movie called Jack it’s so underrated
Yesss, I always cry at the ending! Such an amazing film.
Why the heck did she sound like Elasta-girl from the Incredibles?! 😂😂😂😂 5:47
And at 6:06
Please see Hook and Dead Poets Society, some of Robin Williams best work!
This movie is my whole childhood
It's so sad that for the next generations he won't be apart of their childhood like he had for ours. Modern kids movies are so empty.
I may not have parents that were divorced, but this was the main movie I grew up with which showcased a divorced family. And his speech at the end explaining all families are different really helped me understand as a child that truth. That it really isn't strange or odd having a different type of family than I did.
And in turn when I had friends who's parents were divorced or when my aunt and uncles did, I understood it and didn't have to ask about it in the situation.