Selected Films

Carefully Selected From The Pool Of Greats

La Cage Aux Folles


I rented this with high expectations, being a big fan of Robin Williams / Nathan Lane / Gene Hackman remake (The Birdcage). It is amazing to see how much had been literally taken directly from the original remake, even Albin / Albert ’s screams!

But I fear, in the end I prefer the remake (though the son of this version is great). Perhaps it is because La Cage Aux Folles quite dated in places, which is certainly not because it is in French (subtitles to catch and humor). And I was expecting to be different, is less optimistic than the remake and gives a little to feel the bitter end of the film.

I am glad that I’ve seen, but not buy it (while the remake is one of my favorite “movies to my delight).



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