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My Top 10 Favorite Movies: Robin Williams

By Donna Foerster

Real Estate Agent with HomeSmart Realty Group

January 27, 2011 04:01 PM

My Top 10 Favorite Movies: Robin Williams

Seems I find myself channel surfing quite a lot while I'm watching tv. It's just too hard to sit and watch commercials. I get fidgety and I start surfing. Tonight I happened to catch the tail-end of Mrs. Doubtfire. I classic Robin Williams "feel good" movie.

On Sunday, I played tribute to my favorite Tom Hanks movies. Today Robin Williams gets the spotlight. Of course, Robin Williams is another multi-faceted and talented actor. Mostly, he's known for his comedies, however he's been quite successful in serious roles and sometimes in some creepy ones (One Hour Photo comes to mind).

My Top 10 Favorite Movies: Robin Williams

What Dreams May Come
Patch Adams
Good Will Hunting
The Birdcage
Good Morning Vietnam
Mrs. Doubtfire
Jumanji
Dead Poets Society
Happy Feet (voice)
Insomnia

Do you have a favorite Robin Williams movie? Add your comment below and join the conversation!

(Photo courtesy of the Internet Movie Database.)

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Liz and Bill Spear

Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH

Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Donna, What Dreams May Come more from the amazing things they did with the film more so than anything else. We've watched Jumanji over and over.

Jan 27, 2011 10:33 PM

Judy Klem

Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT

Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

HI Donna - Good Morning Vietnam is probably my top favorite from your list. I can still hear him saying that phrase - it just rings in my head when I see the movie title.

Jan 28, 2011 12:13 AM

Tammy Emineth

Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing - Frenchtown, MT

Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer

Hey you guys! Another amazing Actor!! It's good to know I'm not the only one that LOVES What Dreams May Come. My husband and I saw it in the theater and just held hands and didn't move until the very last credit rolled. We have never done that before. When I need a good soul-mate cry I watch it. We are also Netflixing all the old Mork and Mindy episodes and man he was just as funny back then!

My other favorites are definitely the Birdcage, Hook, Good Morning Vietnam and I loved him as the Frog Prince in Faerie Tale Theater.

Jan 28, 2011 12:13 AM

Melissa McKinney

Everything Pines Partners Fayetteville - Fayetteville, NC

Realtor, www.LivingFayetteville.com

I love the movie Jumanji!!

Jan 28, 2011 01:28 AM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Hello Tony~ I don't think I've seen Awakenings, so it didn't make it on my list. However, I did just watch the preview for it online and it looks AMAZING. Guess I'm going to have to find it to rent! Thanks for sharing!

Good morning Praful~ I guess that demonstrates that it's a good family movie!

Hi Tammy L.~ I checked and Awakenings and Patch Adams are 2 different movies. Both based on a true story. Your daughter knows how to pick some great movies too! As for A.I. I didn't see that one either. The character in Insomnia was creepy too. He is truly talented!

Jan 28, 2011 01:55 AM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Hi Jacque and Larry~ Your comments further show that Robin Williams really brings his characters to life, so much so that you find similar people in your life. That's how a good actor connects with his audience. Thanks for stopping by today!

Morning Joni~ Good idea. I love couch cuddling with the hubby and a good movie! Do you make popcorn too?

Hello J.A.~ The movie you are describing is the one at the top of my list. What Dreams May Come.

Jan 28, 2011 01:59 AM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Hi again Tammy L.~ No I haven't read the book, guess I'll have to add that to my reading list!

Good morning Debbie~ I thought the movie/actor theme would be fun and it would engage a lot of people! I haven't seen Dead Again, but I just watched a trailer for it online and it looks like the type of movie that I would like. Guess we'll have to get Netflix so I can rent all these "old" movies!

Jan 28, 2011 02:04 AM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Hello Roger~ Good choice~Good Will Hunting is a great movie. Matt Damon was great in that movie also!

Hi Krista~ Robin Williams is a great actor. He has so much range. He can make the audience, laugh, cry AND get angry!

Morning Bliz~ In both movies, the imagination just runs wild!

Jan 28, 2011 02:53 AM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Hi Judy~ That's one of my husband's favorites too!

Hello Tammy E.~ Good to see you! That movie really is all about soul-mates. It's a wonderful story (some sad and scary scenes, but overall wonderful).

Howdy Mimi~ I love the "music" from the game, it just draws you in!

Jan 28, 2011 02:56 AM

Jason Frey

PureWest, Inc. - Livingston, MT

Good Will Hunting is one of my all-time favorites - Williams is an immense talent and from what I have read has an extremely introverted personality when not on screen, which blows my mind. Here is one of my favorite exchanges from the movie;

Sean: Do you have a soul mate?
Will: Define that.
Sean: Someone you can relate to, someone who opens things up for you.
Will: Sure, I got plenty.
Sean: Well, name them.
Will: Shakespeare, Nietzsche, Frost, O'Conner...
Sean: Well that's great. They're all dead.
Will: Not to me, they're not.
Sean: You can't have a lot of dialogue with them.
Will: Not without a heater and some serious smelling salts.

Jan 28, 2011 04:19 AM

Jason M. Keith

Caliber Home Loans - Parker, CO

Equal Housing Lender

I know I will be out in left field on this one.... Death to Smoochy. Dark humor but I really liked it.

Jan 28, 2011 05:17 AM

Ellen Wright Adams

Academy Mortgage.......We are a Equal Housing Lender - Eugene, OR

LoansByEllen- Licensed in Oregon

This is great. Good Will Hunting is my favorite, but I need to watch What Dreams May Come again - it could be a tie!

Jason Frey - I can see you're a serious RW fan! I didn't know about his intense introversion - surprises me!

Jan 28, 2011 06:01 AM

Dawn A Fabiszak

Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO

The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

I loved your list. My favs are Good Will Hunting and Good Morning Vietnam. In Good Will Hunting, he barely got paid a fee. He loved the script so much, he took the part! In GMV, they say that he almost ad libbed t he whole movie! t is true talent and a passion for what you do in life!

Jan 28, 2011 06:40 AM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Hi Jason F.~ I can tell you like it! Maybe you need to write your own post! :-)

Hello Jason K.~ You really searched for the most unusual RW movie you could find, didn't you!

Good afternoon Ellen~ Too bad we can't get everyone together for a movie night! :-) There are a few I added to my list to watch too!

Hi Dawn~ I didn't know that about GWH! It's a great story! I can totally believe that he ad libbed GMV. He is really PASSIONATE about life!

Jan 28, 2011 07:58 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Donna - I like your list but one of my favorites of his is "The Fisher King". I'm going to go back to your post on Tom Hanks!

Jan 28, 2011 09:00 AM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Hi Kathy~ Oh, I'm not sure I've seen the Fisher King. There are few I didn't mention, mostly because I haven't seen them personally.

Please go over and "visit" Tom Hanks. He didn't get nearly as many comments as Robin. He's feeling a bit lonely! :-)

Jan 28, 2011 09:04 AM

Ed & Barbara Heiser

LendSmart Mortgage - Mesa, AZ

VA FHA USDA & Conventional Home Loans

He has amazing range. His improve is unmatched anywhere! Good morning Veitnam, Good Will Hunting, Mrs Doutfire, very good ones!!!!

Feb 17, 2011 04:45 PM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Hello again Ed & Barbara~ He does have an amazing range and it's all totally believable. That's the magic of Robin Williams.

Feb 18, 2011 03:45 AM

Inna Ivchenko

Barcode Properties - Encino, CA

Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

We will miss his effervescent light....and will NEVER forget him or all the beautiful and hilarious performances he left for us.

Aug 12, 2014 04:59 PM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Hello Inna~ I remember writing this post...3+ year ago. I had forgotten about some of these movies. He was an amazing talent and will be missed for sure.

Aug 13, 2014 01:39 AM