Robin Williams has joined an already amazing cast for the new Ben Stiller comedy Museum.
Believe it or not, Robin Williams is one of most purely talented actors alive today (easily in the top 5… maybe even #1 or #2). The man can do it all, and do it all well. Here’s what I said about him before:
Many people think of comedy when they see Robin Williams, and that’s fair. But we often forget that this man has more pure range and as actor than I think I’ve ever seen. He can be wild and wacky (Death to Smoochy, The Bird Cage, Mrs. Doubtfire) but he can turn it on and floor you in a dramatic role too (Good Morning Vietnam, Good Will Hunting which he won an Oscar for, Dead Poets Society) and he can freaky you out as a villain (One Hour Photo or the much underrated Insomnia). There is literally nothing that this man can’t do as an actor. He’s been nominated for Oscars 3 times, winning once. And with all due respect to Mike Myers or Jim Carrey, he is still hands down the funniest man in Hollywood.
But anyway, we’re here to talk about Museum. Not sure what Museum is all about? Here’s a little synopsis from the good folks over at Coming Soon:
Directed by Shawn Levy, the big-budget, live-action/CG comedy centers on a night watchman (Stiller) at a museum of natural history who discovers that its many exhibits awaken at night under the spell of a pharaoh’s tablet. The exhibit of President Roosevelt, who founded the American Museum of Natural History in New York, is one of those that comes to life.
Carla Gugino, Kim Raver, Mickey Rooney, Dick Van Dyke and Bill Cobbs already have joined the cast.
I think this sounds amazing. Williams, Van Dyke, Mickey Rooney… holy crap. Lots of potential here… let’s see if it pans out or not.
While most of the talk centers on Robin Williams, I’m more excited to see the older actors, Mickey Rooney and especially Dick Van Dyke.
His TV show is my all-time favorite and it’s always good to see him in any project.
What is so funny about Robin Williams? Saying Robin Williams is a brilliant comic is like saying Jerry Lewis is a brilliant comic. Or like saying Woody Allen movies are hillarious.
Brilliant actor? I beg to differ. He’s been in some good movies that probably would have been better with someone else as the star.
That’s the oldest trick in the world. If you say someone is funny or a great actor enough times, most of the “joe six packs” will believe it. They will then proceed to pay their money to see their latest crappy movie.
WOW top 1 or 2 best actors, that is a strong statement. You are absolutly right about his range of acting. Just to put it put thier what would be you list of top 10 best actors?
Naysayers. If you were to watch William’s HBO comedy special you’ll be rolling. And if you didn’t find Meet the Parents to be funny…
Sorry but given Stiller’s lack of humor when he’s centerstage and Williams’ latest track record, I think I’ll pass.
I like him in the serious roles but he has never once made me laugh.