Robin Williams Joins 'Wedding Banned'
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The insanity. The epically hairy arms. The alien ways. As a child of the 80s, it's hard not to love Robin Williams. Popeye, Mork, Garp, The Frog Prince ... his ADD comedy left an indelible impact on so many of us. Unfortunately, it's been a good long while since I, for one, have been eager and anxious for a Williams film. In fact, I remember my last fan twinges clearly -- it was 1996 with The Birdcage. Soon after, Willims busied himself with drama and thrills, and they never held the same appeal. Sure, he headed back for the laughs a handful of years ago, but mainly with incomparable family films and side gigs. Now, however ... now it looks like we might get a Robin Williams comedic renaissance.
World's Greatest Dad is in limited release with great reviews, and The Hollywood Reporter posts that he will also play Dad in Touchstone's Wedding Banned. Picked up last year, the comedy focuses on a couple whose daughter is getting hitched. But they're long-divorced and don't want her to make the same mistakes they did, so they kidnap her on her wedding day and end up re-falling for each other "as they elude cops and the angry groom." It sounds crazy, but it could be bloody brilliant with the right wife -- imagine Lily Tomlin in the role. She might be 12 years his senior, but oh, the fun they could have.
Luckily, no matter how things turn out, there's always the past. And for me, my favorite Robin Williams film varies with my mood. At times, I want nothing more than for him to say good morning to Vietnam. Other times, the day calls for a strength-enhancing spinach and Popeye. Or a dinner party, or even a little poetry. How about you? What is your favorite Robin Williams movie?
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8-28-2009 @ 11:43AM
Key Rick said...
Insomnia's my favorite of his dramas and The Birdcage of his comedies.
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8-31-2009 @ 8:13AM
Sour Bob said...
It's clear what you mean by "ADD comedy" and I take no offense.
But really, I have it... it's not that funny.
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8-28-2009 @ 2:23PM
Dan L said...
You are sour, huh?
8-28-2009 @ 11:51AM
filmsuki said...
Robin Williams, please stop making comedies. Please.
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8-28-2009 @ 2:39PM
Kev said...
One Hour Photo, I think is his best. For a man who made a living being a maniac on stage, he just totally dissolved into that character.
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8-28-2009 @ 3:16PM
justin said...
for me, it's hard to argue against Good Morning Vietnam and Dead Poets. both are a great mix of Williams' comedic and dramatic sides, before the advent of the Maudlin Beard.
however, i think a criminally underrated Williams flick is Death to Smoochy. it's a throw back to some of his stand-up, with some serious bite.
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8-28-2009 @ 3:20PM
stevenh said...
robin williams. there are so many reasons why i should hate him, stealing jokes, patch adams, the one where he's a priest. i really want to, but can't and don't. why!? lol.
drame: insomian, comedy: actually, he's done way more notable dramas than comedies. wierd. ill just say his stand up.
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8-29-2009 @ 11:06PM
TheCritic28 said...
Aladdin. I think Williams works best when he's animated, because he can really let himself go, espicially as Genie.
Except in Robots.
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