Movie Review

Movie Review: 'The Birdcage' (1996)

Apr 26, 1996
EW's GRADE
A-

Details Rated: R; Length: 117 Minutes; Genres: Comedy, Gay and Lesbian; With: Nathan Lane and Robin Williams

Enchantingly witty. Albert (Nathan Lane), a middle-aged drag queen, headlines at the nightclub owned by his longtime lover, Armand (Robin Williams). When Armand's son announces his engagement, the couple host a dinner party in which they attempt to pass themselves off as ''normal'' heterosexuals. A-
Originally posted Apr 26, 1996 Published in issue #324 Apr 26, 1996 Order article reprints
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