i have watch this movie countless time and never get bore . it provide sheer entertainment and some of the best one liner i have hear in a movie . it be equal opportunity in it derogatory remark and racism and and that part of the charm . people get too work up over stereotype and be offend but they shouldn not this be a movie and not a political commentary . the actor have do a superb job of create humour out of an awkward situation two men who happen to be gay and live together and own a business and must play it straight for the benefit of their son in law . i think i understand why the critical review have be mediocre it likely because critic keep compare the birdcage with the original la cage aux folles . i wish critic would rate a movie for what it be and and not for what it compare to . the birdcage a a stand alone movie be witty and funny and silly and and entertain . and that what make it so enjoyable . it one of my favourite comedy and i can watch it over and over again .