review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE (Blu-ray)

Fox  //  Buy from Amazon.com Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) is no ordinary father, so when he learns his ex-wife (Sally Field) needs a housekeeper, he applies for the job. With the perfect wig, a little makeup and a dress for all occasions, he becomes Mrs. Doubtfire, a devoted British nanny who is hired on the spot. Free to be the "woman" he never knew he could be, the disguised Daniel creates a whole new life with his entire family. Saying that I like "Mrs. Doubtfire" is probably not a smart way to endear myself to fans of b- and z-movies, but the fact remains that this is one of those films that I never tire of, will watch whenever I happen across it on TV, and always find myself chuckling and enjoying the sappy sweet story. It's funny, damnit, and regardless of how cheesy, bland, easily-digestible or vanilla it may be, it's entertaining, and that's not something I say or take lightly. This film is up there with the likes of "Home Alone" and other family-friendly fare that never get old, never get boring, and always deliver entertainment. Go enjoy, this is a fun one. Video Presented in a high def 2.35:1 widescreen transfer, this film looks better than I've ever seen it looking before. Granted, I usually watch it on TV re-runs, so to see the marked improvement offered by Blu-ray is startling, to say the least. Very nice job. Audio A lossless DTS HD 5.1 audio mix is very strong, but since this is a front-heavy comedy mix, the surrounds rarely get a chance to strut their stuff. Extras deleted & alternate scenes "Animation Studio" segments "Improvisation of Mrs. Doubtfire" featurette "From Man to Mrs." featurette photo gallery Robin Williams interview make-up tests & photos featurettes poster artowrk trailers & tv spots Closing Thoughts Truly entertaining, vanilla, enjoyable film + loads of extras = great movie, great Blu-ray release