This was HILARIOUS!! | First time watching THE BIRDCAGE Movie Reaction 

"Sweety, you're wasting your gum" is the most devastating insult in movie history.

They wanted Robin Williams to play Albert first, but since he had recently played in Miss Doubtfire they thought it was too similar. I think it works better this way, it helps that Nathan Lane is actually gay irl, I know it could be a controversial take but there’s a fine line that could switch this into parody or disrespect and it doesn’t when it’s an insider take. Anyway, when this movie aired Nathan and Robin went on a talk show somewhere and the host was pressing them about if they were comfortable ‘playing gay’ or something, and Robin knew Nathan was not ready to come out so he diverted the question being his usual funny self and doing impressions or something. Nathan Lane laters recalls that moment really fondly. Robin was such a great guy in many ways.

Such a classic, my dad who is conservative actually loved this movie before he found out I was gay. Took him a little adjusting but I was blessed with loving parents who didn’t give me a hard time coming out, oh and my brother is gay 2 so both their sons are gay, my dad was shook but luckily they love us both so much and I love them too!

Love this movie. To this day anytime anyone’s says “I don’t get it” I respond with “try more gum” with an immediate uncontrolled giggle. Very few have ever got it. But once I said it in a group setting to one of my friends and someone else responded “they’ll be wasting their gum” and i died. 😂

Albert and Armond are one of my favorite couples in film history.

I couldn't imagine telling my mom that she needed to be something she wasn't to impress my significant other's parents. I love this movie, but it always kind of annoyed me that Val wants to exclude Albert from meeting the parents. Albert helped raised Val. He's the only mom Val has ever known. They didn't even need to bring the biological mother into it and have Albert play mom. Barbara's parent's couldn't tell the difference anyway.

Val: We just need to remove a few things from around the house. Travis: F*** that. Take them to Applebee's or something. Travis, I was CRYING LAUGHING at that comment! Just the mental image of all of them having dinner together at Applebee's cracked me up. So funny.

PIRIN tablets are still a running joke between my mom and I. 🤣

The scene in the kitchen where Robin falls wasn’t supposed to happen but he fell and just kept rollin.

The actress is Calista Lockhart. She was in the show Ally Mc Beal and supergirl for the first 2 seasons.She is married to Harrison Ford.

I own this movie and STILL watch it all the time. It’s definitely a fav!

You killed me with the single comment "Who's Yasser Arafat?" The cruelty of eld that doth palsy my limbs. LOL.

I'm so happy to see someone react to this movie. I love it so much. This film was a staple of my teen years. I've seen it so many times and I still love it every single time! Glad you loved it ❤

*LOVE* this movie! The incredible cast…writing…acting…doesn’t get any better than this. Just recently saw the original (from 50 years ago) “La Cage Aux Folles” for the first time, in French, with subtitles, good but seems to lose something in the translation. Nothing beats Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Hank Azaria, Christine Baranski, Gene Hackman, Callista Flockhart…the first time I saw it (in the theater 25 years ago) I had to see it three times, I kept laughing so hard I missed too much dialogue. Great reaction, Travis! Thank you, I needed a good hard laugh today!

The BIRDCAGE holds a special place in my heart as it is, without a doubt, my all-time favorite comedy. I was fortunate enough to discover this cinematic gem at the tender age of 10 in the movie theater when I had the pleasure of watching it alongside my beloved grandmother. From that moment on, it swiftly captured the hearts of not just myself, but my entire family, solidifying its status as a cherished film within our household. The sheer brilliance of its dialogues resonated so deeply with us that we found ourselves frequently quoting them in our daily lives, bringing a touch of humor and joy to even the most mundane of moments. Amid the quarantine, where uncertainty and isolation loomed large, The BIRDCAGE served as a comforting refuge for me. I sought solace in its familiar scenes and endearing characters, finding solace in the laughter it never failed to elicit. I must confess, I have indulged in the pleasure of watching this film approximately 20 times during this period of seclusion. Each viewing only reaffirmed the notion that this movie is akin to a warm, nourishing meal for my soul, providing a much-needed respite from the challenges and anxieties of the outside world. I would never be ashamed if Albert was my mother Witnessing Albert's unconditional love and care towards Val is truly remarkable.

Hank Azaria was able to pick almost any role in this movie. He picked Agador. They ended up making the role bigger cause he was just so damn good!

Great reaction! Just subbed. One of my favorite lines of all time: "So this is hell. And there's a crucifix in it." Such a great movie, so many great lines and performances, thanks for reacting to it.

Love this movie! The daughter is calista flockhart from ally mcbeal

Great movie!! My favorite was their houseboy Aganon Sparticus, played by Hank Azaria. Hard to believe he voices so many Simpsons characters, most notably Moe the bartender!!

Absolutely love this movie, Green Hackman is brilliant

I just love this film so much. Thanks for sharing your reaction with us!

Albert's John Wayne walk was the same way my grandmother walked.😂

Not sure if anyone already answered your question about who the actress playing Barbie-Ra was, but just in case; that was Calista Flockhart, who is probably most famous for being the title character in the TV series Ally McBeal, but more recently, she played Supergirl's boss in that TV series.

Robin Williams was short. He rented our Church Basement and Kitchen for the Crew to use while they were they were filming a movie in the area. He was very quiet (not hyper) and very friendly. He contacted the local Game Stop store to arrange a private visit to buy a video gaming system for the Crew to play on their off time. One thing I noticed about Robin is when he was talking to anyone he always smiled but when he thought no one was looking he looked very sad. When I heard about his suicide I couldn't help thinking about that.

This is an amazing movie! So funny! Great cast! My favorite is Hank Azaria as Agador. No matter how many times I watch this movie I laugh just as much. 💙💛

I was a teen in Catholic school when _The Birdcage_ came out. In the mid 1990s, "purity culture" was in full swing, and anything appearing to be non-traditional, conservative, or WWJD "What Would Jesus Do?", was met with shaming and threats to instill fear in us. It was exhausting; A generation of young people raised to cope with life by wearing an imaginary mask everyday in front of the older generations just to playcate them, to get through your day unscathed. Our LGBTQIA friends didn't have that same freedom to take their mask off whenever they wanted to. To survive, that imaginary mask was superglued on, and it was soul crushing to witness. _The Birdcage_ felt validating to my experience growing up. Especially the scenes where Robin, Nathan, and Hank practice acting like someone they're not, because back in the day we actually did that a lot. [Please keep in mind, that those times were pre-internet.] Watching movies, music videos, and reading magazines in your friend's basement, was a way you could cultivate positive personal growth, away from the pressures by adults. Its also gave us ideas as to how to skirt the social loopholes put upon us, by embodying characters in movies. For instance, every winter each school in our small town had dances, where traditionally the girls asked the boys, like a "Sadie Hawkins" event. Me and a girl from a different school concocted a plan with two of our guy friends. She and I would act as the straight-cover to playcate our "date's" parents. You know, that "My girlfriend goes to a different school" trope, except we were in the flesh "girlfriends". The goal was to have an amazing dinner together, get through the grand March and photos, and dance with our friends. In hindsight, we just wanted our guy friends to experience a school function, without having to wear a mask. During an awkward slow dance, the other girl came up to "cut in" and dance with me, leaving the guys to dance with each other. We played it off as being "silly", but it meant everything as she and I caught a glimpse of our dates dancing together and exchange a sweet loving look during a slow dance, no matter how brief it was. I'm 44 now, and still to this day never understood why adults and parents would want their kids to live unhappy, for no benefit to anyone else but themselves. The Birdcage made me feel, that living as who you are meant to be is possible. Maybe not in our immediate future, but the 2000s were on the horizon and we had hope in our hearts. I'm glad that many people have changed since then and are embracing of all people and cultures. I still have hope. People's Ideas can change for the positive, but changing one's Beliefs will take a lot of deconstructing on their part, before their ideas change.

One of the greatest honors in my life was getting to work with Robin Williams. He was such a gentle soul. ❤

This movie is so much fun, i remember working my first job in college at the theatre. It was fun to stand in the back to hear their reaction... its movie magic with Robin Williams.

I've seen this movie countless times and have watched several peoples' reactions to it. Your comment of "we can go to Applebee's" had me dying with laughter! Thank you for making me laugh! Albert is the very definition of "drama queen" and I love him for it.

this is a classic. its so good. great cast.

This movie has endless rewatch value, it’s just so funny and ultimately sweet, one of my top 10. So glad to watch with you ❤

So happy you did this! Love it 😊

Let me preface by saying I love my parents dearly and would not ACTUALLY trade them for the world, but I would be very happy with Albert and Armand as my parents. It seems like a really fun, lovely household.

MY FAVORITE REACTOR WATCHES MY FAVORITE MOVIE!!! I finally have a reason to smile this weekend. Thank you.

I’ve been watching first time reactions to the Birdcage all week! It’s guaranteed nonstop belly laughs!!!!!!! When I need total laughter I watch the birdcage or planes, trains and automobiles or both! The jerk is great too. Birdcage is written so well and of course the cast is STELLAR!!!!!!! For a drama The Crying Game movie is a must must must see!!!!!!! No one has reacted to it and it was an enormous hit. NO SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!! My other favorite Robin Williams movie is The Fisher King. Excellent!!!!!!!

I grew up watching this movie, my Mom probably shouldn't have shown this to me at 10... but I still watch it at least once a year.

I saw this movie when it came out in 1996 and I was 15. I LOVE this movie SO MUCH, and have watched it at LEAST 30 times in my life, if not many more than that. It is freakin' PERFECT! Whenever I sneeze I say " 'scuse me" in the way Albert does when Armand squeezes his shoulders at the dinner party to get him to go talk! :P This was so much fun to watch along with you Travis!!! :D

Yes! One of my all time favourite movies!! All the actors and actresses were at the top on their game! Love seeing people react to it! I’ve never seen someone not love it

You are recognizing Calista Flockhart, from that show Ally McBeal, also known as Mrs. Harrison Ford (what a lucky lady! He's 80 and he could still get it).

That's because Nathan Lane (Albert) did do the voice of Timon in Lion King.

Val is the antagonist in this film.

I love this movie. My adoptive mom who is conservative turned me on to this movie. It's one of her favorites. I am also conservative as well. Regardless of anyone's religion or lifestyle. We as human should treat everyone with respect, kindness and dignity even if we don't agree with them. That's how my mom raised me. I try to live that out everyday. And if I ever have kids. I will raise them that way as well.

''You do a celebration of dance. You do Fosse Fosse Fosse .. you do Michael Kidd Michael Kidd Michael Kidd .. you do Madonna Madonna Madonna .. but you keep it all inside'' Brilliant bit of choreography direction !

This is an Americanized version of the French film "La Cage aux Foiles" which had two sequels. The original French version is also good.

Fun reaction to this very funny movie. Such a great cast, all at the top of their games. Thanks for this! If you’ve never seen it, another great Robin Williams movie to react to is “Mrs. Doubtfire.”

I remember being a kid watching this and having seen bits of John Wayne movies thought Nathan Lane exaggerated a bit in his walk. Having since grown up and rewatched those same John Wayne films I remember thinking "Holy shit! He really does walk like that. I never realized that before" 😂😂😂

Love this movie. It's a classic

After seeing that you had watched this great film, I’d not seen it in years, I rented it tonight it’s still as great as I remembered it. A few years ago we saw the stage show in London with John Barrowman the lead role absolutely amazing. So thank you for watching the film, brought back memories 💜💜

Really fun reaction. All the best!!

47:54 when you did the, 'OMG' face was opposite of the reaction I had. That moment seeing Gene Hackman a man that I had only seen in really serious mob/cop/serious roles in drag? I busted a gut, especially how ridiculous they made him look. Me, my mom, and my sister still tease eachother and say I'm going to get you a Gene Hackman, vanilla ice cream wig (from The Birdcage), for Christmas or you birthday.

Actually I prefer the original 1978 French movie „La Cage aux Folles“ by Édouard Molinaro based on the play with the same name by Jean Poiret with Ugo Tognazzi as Renato Baldi and Michel Serrault as Albin Mougeotte/Zaza Napoli.

you need to see the original french version from 1979-"La Cage Aux Folles".

Nathan Lane is a wonderful actor, and not just in comedy. Probably better known more for his stage work. In 2018, he and Christine Baranski did a benefit reading of their performance in "Lips Together, Teeth Apart", many years before their appearance together in "The Birdcage": ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LC0S62wPU-o.html And here is Nathan reviewing his long performance history on Broadway: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IfiqWKM2npU.html

This is the American version of the French original "La Cage Aux Folles" - this may be why the character names start with the letter "A".

Man the last time I looked to see if anyone did a reaction to this movie I think there was only like one or two. Now there's like 10. I noticed a lot of the reaction channels 10 to do the same movies around the same time. I would imagine it's because if one of the big channels has people watching the video then there's a good chance smaller channels will get noticed because they're doing the same movie. But this is one of my favorite movies of all time. All my friends know what my top three films are and it's Jurassic Park jaws and scream. But for this to be just behind those movies on my list is saying a lot. It's such a wonderful film. When I was sixteen the girl I was dating showed me the movie and I fell in love with it. I have shown dozens and dozens of people this film. And no exaggeration I've probably had no less than a dozen Netflix and chill nights with this playing. Lol

I love this movie ❤

This is one I still watch all the time. Have actually had it on twice in one day.

If you haven't seen it yet watch Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Basically Elrond in drag. Seriously, it is an amazing movie.

This movie cracks me up every time. 😂

We need the atom NOW!!!

An all time classic ❤

Yassar Arafat was the leader of Palestine, Chairman of the PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) from the late 1960’s who died in 2004, and he and the President of Israel were given the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994 for the Oslo Peace Accords which were another effort trying to create peace in that region.

One of my favorites!!😂❤

Hey Travis darlin' hope this finds u well. Yesssss, one of my favs, such a fabulous classic. Everyone did such a phenomenal job. RIP Robin...Ur so right about changing peoples thoughts, my mother raised me southern Baptist, yet eccepted and loved me. The past 5 yrs these haters have been changing her in every way. Its sad, breaks my heart and hard to get her back. I gave up family and religion, yet kept my faith in God/Creator and love as a whole. Even tho theres a war on love, Love will conquer. Thanx so much, take care, Peace

I couldn't understand why his "mom" didn't just dress in drag from the first.

I'd suggest watching the film Pride (2014). It has an all-star cast including Bill Nighy (The Boat That Rocked), Imelda Staunton (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix), Dominic West (The Wire), Paddy Considine (Hot Fuzz), Ben Schnetzer (Warcraft), George MacKay (Captain Fantastic), Joe Gilgun (This Is England), and Andrew Scott (Ripley). It's the true story of an LGBTQ group that raises money for striking Miners during the reign of Margret Thatcher and also during the beginning of the AIDS epidemic. What I love about this film is that it is character driven and not driven by highlighting gay or straight. What people don't understand about the world (well some people) is that it takes all sorts . This film really capitalizes on that idea. I highly suggest you make this your next reaction video.

14:49, anybody is going to tell him it is Timon from The Lion King?, no?, well I will so there you have it.

Brilliant movie, A great remake of the original ‘La Cage aux Folles’

Have you ever seen the movie "Mouse Trap" with Nathan Lane? You should react to that!

Val HAS to be a jerk and ask his parents to straighten up, otherwise no movie. Hard to get him to do this without making him look like a jerk, although he does redeem himself at the end.

This guy is so cute!

SO HILARIOUS YOUR REACTION TO THE BIRDCAGE (1996 ) FILM !!!!

It's taken from the French one; La cage au folles

You are spot on Nathan Lane (Albert) was the voice of Timon 😊

Great movie... It is a classic.

Yassar Arafat was Palestinian political leader.

thanks for this treat!! kathleen

Albert is adorable

Watch the French ! "Le Cage Aux Folles" which this is based on ! Wonderful !! both

Wasn't she Ally McBeal?

Ally Mcbeal.

It's extremely hard to upstage Robin Williams who is always just the life of the party anywhere he goes.... but Nathan Lane really outdid himself as Albert. I don't think he gets enough credit for his performance or how this is probably the one film Robin was outshined by another actor.

Just started this video and hoping you filmed this MONTHS ago, because it's ducking HOT and you are in a beanie and a sweater. Are you crazy????

Can't see for pics

At the time of this movie, palimony was the best a gay couple could do. I don't think a legal union was yet available and certainly NOT a real marriage.

Val is the real villain.

hello, i would like to recommend 2 good gay comedy from 2000 ish movies, its "mambo italiano" and "trick" i hope you get the time to react to those 2

Yasser Arafat was...well...basically the last best hope for peace between Palestine and Israel, at least on the Palestinian side. On the Israeli side was Yitzhak Rabin. They were working on the Oslo peace process, signing a couple of accords before a right wing Israeli terrorist assassinated Rabin and everything fell apart. Israeli right wingers tried to assassinate Arafat, too, but failed. Not that they really needed to, because Arafat was already a very sick man and died soon anyway. And now, sadly, peace will likely never happen again, and those right wingers are now running Israel.

This movie is so funny but Val was trash tbh. Imagine treating your parents this way when all they ever did was love and support you.

But even with the predominant LGBT community South Beach and Miami were still comprised of back in '97, people like the Kealey's still would have been problematic . And Hank Azaria is a character gem in this. *in low voice* Ah, but it's pointless, as the shoes will only make me trip.

Why did you watch this Hollywood garbage version instead of the French original?