Danny and Miranda have reached the end of their rope as a married couple. Their frequent arguments and Danny’s abrupt departure from his voice-over job—due to creative disagreements about a cigarette advertisement—have led her to file for divorce. Though he is devoted to his three children, Danny's access is limited to Saturday visits until he demonstrates himself to be responsible. He finds work, but deeply misses his kids. Learning that Miranda needs a housekeeper, he concocts a plan: enlisting the help of his gay brother Frank and his boyfriend—who specialize in prosthetics—to create a mask and disguise for him. Suddenly, he becomes “Mrs. Doubtfire,” an English (though Scottish-sounding?) woman. Miranda quickly warms up to her new employee—thanks to some meddling from Danny—and soon Mrs. Doubtfire is back in the family home with the children she loves. With court-ordered inspections a regular occurrence, it feels inevitable that his deception will be discovered. Danny hopes that his employer at a children’s television network might recognize the potential of his character, improve ratings, and ultimately provide him with enough money to reunite his family. Meanwhile, Stuart, a wealthy and charming man, attempts to ingratiate himself into the family—a development that Mrs. Doubtfire observes with disdain. She's surprisingly accurate with thrown limes! Much of the film highlights Williams’ talent for impressions and comedic acting; his timing is impeccable. However, I felt the movie faltered in the last thirty minutes, during a restaurant scene where humor gives way to slapstick, and the joke collapses into an uncomfortable wave of sentimentality that didn't sit well with me. Despite this, it's a pioneering film that shows the lengths a father will go to be near his children, and it also offers a pointed critique of gender stereotypes. There’s a warm connection between Williams and Field, and some sharp, witty lines for the audience to enjoy. It isn't perfect, but it is quite good.

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