MRS. DOUBTFIRE is typical embodiment of 1990s "high concept" - comedy based on single idea, although some inspiration for screenwriters Randi Mayem Singer and Leslie Dixon could be found in two films carried by legendary Dustin Hoffman - TOOTSIE and KRAMER VS. KRAMER. Almost entire movie rests on the shoulders of Robin Williams, actor who built his reputation by playing bizarre, eccentric and often infantile characters, which were often more irritating than funny. But this time Williams did a very good job, filling two pairs of shoes left by his more respected predecessor. His presence and natural sense of comedy are enough to compensate inadequacies of formulaic and predictable script. The rest of the cast is merely supporting and mostly forgettable, including Pierce Brosnan in the pseudo-villainish role of Miranda's new love interest. Columbus as the director did more than decent job and the film is less boring than the formula and two hours of running time would indicate. All in all, those viewers who don't mind taking saccharine-stuffed form of entertainment from time to time might find MRS. DOUBTFIRE to be rewarding experience.