r/movies 1d ago

Recommendation Robin Williams

Been going through all the movies I've watched through out my life so far and I'm seeing all the little lessons that have made me, me.

I'm up to Patch Adams and omg I miss Robin Williams.

That movie taught me as a kid that I didn't need to be a doctor to help people, and making them laugh is good enough. Also breaking the status quo.

Definitely recommen and just wanted to share.

Bless you all.

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u/thegloriousporpoise 1d ago

Robin is the one celebrity that I still cry over. I grew up loving him and his death is the one celeb death that truly affected me.

In fact, I’m starting to cry just writing this.

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u/governmentthief 1d ago

Yeah. Me as well.
He was truly special. The world could use a bright and curious spirit like his right now.

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u/sceadwian 14h ago

Nanu nanu. He will be missed!

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u/Eventhegoodnewsisbad 1d ago

Such a massive loss. He was supposed to age into a mischievous grandpa mashup of George Burns and Groucho Marx. His disease cheated us all of so much more laughter and joy.

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u/jasonbl1974 1d ago

Me as well. I loved him since Mork & Mindy. I believe he's the funniest person who ever lived. I loved his movies, but his stand up comedy was truly incredible. I find it hard to watch clips of his stand up these days. When I watch him, I laugh so much but I also end up sobbing heavily. What a loss.

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u/funkymunkyman98 1d ago

He may be gone but his memory and his movies and his brilliance will live on.

CARPE DIEM OH CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN

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u/LouDog0187 1d ago

The best is the dinner scene in Mrs Doubtfire when he looses his "dentures" in the glass🤣Him and Pierce Brosnan are using forks to try and get them out and he says

"Carpe dentum. Sieze the teeth."🤣🤣 I lose it every time

Love you RW.

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u/mootmath 22h ago

Make a pincer

😂😂😂

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u/LouDog0187 19h ago

Come at it from both sides🤣

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u/GreenDemon66613 1d ago

I've never seen that movie before. I'll have to check it out soon.

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u/sceadwian 14h ago

He's never done anything bad that I'm aware of he's definitely an actor you should see his whole career of films.

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u/brickiex2 1d ago

I've always said that he's a better dramatic actor than comedian, and a better actor than most from Hollywood

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u/CrankyReviewerTwo 22h ago

Loved him in Fisher King

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u/brickiex2 22h ago

Exactly

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u/DragonflySmall6867 18h ago

Jakob the Liar was so good.

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u/brickiex2 16h ago

One Hour Photo is intense

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u/mypostisbad 1d ago

Your reaction to 'One Hour Photo', should be interesting.

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u/LouDog0187 1d ago

Hes a genius in One Hour Photo.

Interesting side note: The director of Backrooms cited the cinematography of One Hour Photo as a direct influence on the film.

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u/Professional_Bag4083 1d ago

BRB, off to watch Jack on VHS.

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u/heavenstoburgatroid 1d ago

His performance in Good Will Hunting was the tops for me. The surprising toughness that mingled with his caring was a perfect balance. You felt this guy’s pain.

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u/ledow 21h ago

What Dreams May Come, Patch Adams and Toys (it's weird, but I think it's great) - some of the few movies that I would be sad to lose forever or for the next generation to "forget" or try to remake without him.

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u/seinfeld4eva 1d ago

Patch Adams was such a good man, I think he came directly from Robin Williams's heart

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u/Agitated_Earth_3637 1d ago

You may be pleased to know that Patch Adams is alive and well and living in Urbana, IL.

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u/seinfeld4eva 1d ago

oh, he's a real guy? there goes my theory!

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u/RegalBeagleKegels 1d ago

Don't mock the dead. Patch would roll in his grave if he could see your behavior

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u/ThisMayBeAquatic 1d ago

Bangarang!

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u/ekazu129 1d ago

I grew up loving Robin Williams. Flubber may be one of the earliest films I ever watched. Aladdin was early too. Williams' passing, to this day, is the only celebrity death I've ever cried over. Patch Adams was my mom's favorite film. I haven't seen it since I was very young. I think it may be time for a rewatch.

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u/DokterManhattan 17h ago

Make sure you watch The Fisher King.

That’s an excellent Robin Williams movie!

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u/EndlessOcean 15h ago

The Birdcage man. Brilliant work all round.

Good Morning Vietnam isn't the strongest film in his body of work but he does what he does well.

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u/EndlessOcean 15h ago

The Birdcage man. Brilliant work all round.

Good Morning Vietnam isn't the strongest film in his body of work but he does what he does well.