Sunday, January 29, 2012
THE BIRDS
Today's gay favorite was the modern version of La Cage.
Same story. Almost the same basic script but augmented by Elaine May's peppering of smart lines.
Cast this time is Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane and Dianne Wiest. All great fun. Best change is Hank Azaria wonderfully as the fem houseboy. Perfect. Hispanic accent and all.
It is not fair to compare as in this case they have Americanized and put the whole show in South Beach.
But the heart is the same. Acting energy is much higher. American style. Most of the subtleties are swept aside by the antics. But that is a good thing. Different tone. Directed my Mike Nichols.
I have had enough though. I might see one of them again. Too soon to tell. In the meantime, a 4 out of Netflix5.
