Robin Williams and Nathan Lane have great "chemistry" as middle aged gay couple faced with a biggie: Their 20 year old son wants to get married and needs his "parents" to put on a phony pretense for the ultra-conservative in-laws coming for a short-notice visit. Gene Hackman is fantastic as the right wing politician desperate to escape a career threatening scandal. Just to see him in drag at the end is worth the price for this DVD.
Both the opening scene and the final scene are priceless. Inbetween you'll find a big barrel of laughs. This is a very funny film, and despite the "controversial" subject-matter, a family movie! -- The underlying message that a "non-traditional family" can be more loving and nurturing than a dysfunctional "traditional family" is a bit buried under all of the laughs. Though dealt with through great comedy, it is a serious matter to ponder. It makes us rethink what exactly we mean by "family values".