“Mrs. Doubtfire” has some major flaws that prevent it from being good. The characters are bland and they fall for the stupidest tricks as Robin Williams (“Flubber”, “Hook”) does the most ridiculous things while in disguise. The movie is not horrible because it has some genuinely good moments that will put a smile on your face.

In “Mrs. Doubtfire”, talented actor Daniel Hillard (Williams) splits up with his wife Miranda (Sally Field “Forrest Gump”). To get back with his family, he disguises himself as an old lady, named Mrs. Doubtfire, who becomes their nanny. The movie follows Daniel and Mrs. Doubtfire’s close calls. The film then gets even sillier towards the end.

I must confess that I found the characters in this movie to be underwhelming. Robin Williams is a great actor and provides some great moments but he has some bad dialog. Sally Field is poor as Miranda. Pierce Brosnan (“GoldenEye”) is alright in this film as Miranda’s new boyfriend but unfortunately, he doesn’t get much time to do anything. Daniel and Miranda’s children are played badly by the child actors. The worst has to be the little girl Natalie (Mara Wilson “Matilda”). Wilson is really annoying and it results in a very unlikeable performance from her.

“Mrs. Doubtfire” provides enough good comedy to make it okay but there are so many tediously stupid moments that really hinder this movie. I’ll say I was impressed with lots of aspects of the film but it just never got its act together with the sort of stuff that every movie needs. If you’re a fan of Williams then maybe this will be worth checking out but he’s done better stuff than this. I will say though that this is a step-up from “Toys” but sadly, not much of one. All-round “Mrs. Doubtfire” offers average entertainment and it’s the sort of thing you’ll find yourself watching on television when its raining outside.