This movie was entertaining enough but such an obvious attempt to try and capture the audience for the Aardman Entertainment's "Chicken Run". Formulaic story: It's got the world war two angle, the misfit band, the plucky hero, oh, and it's all the way into Scotland instead of just norther England like the Chicken Run setting. There are some definitely funny bits, and it by no means sucks, so for the few bucks I paid for it, I got my entertainment value out of it, but I'm not going to be quoting it or reciting it with friends like I do with that other movie, because there's nothing original except that the characters are all birds, and a few other random animals.
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The problem with "Valiant" is that it doesn't really break any new ground. It's saddled with a strictly by the book "Little guy proves he's got the stuff" storyline. This could've been overcome if the script was a little more lively, the animation a little more creative, the action a touch more compelling. But these areas don't pick up the slack. There's nothing really wrong with the film, but there's not a whole lot right with it either. While I liked the characters, they never transcended their simple intent (snooty bird, slob bird, battling brothers, evil falcon leader, etc.). And never once did I have the slightest moment of suspense over the outcome. Of course, I knew our hero wasn't going to be killed. That's a given. But usually the unpredictability of the story keeps me involved. Not in this one. Okay, so I'm not a kid. Our kids liked it. But in this new age of animation, the bar has been raised exceedingly high, and Valiant falls wells short. On the plus side, I thought much of the quieter animation and character design was excellent. Purchasing this to add your dvd collection, you may want to pass this up, and get TOY STORY 2, or either INCREDIBLES (PIXAR), which our kids would repeatly to watch, so you have more time free, if you know what we mean :)Read full review
The story of carrier pigeons and their use in wartime is fascinating. This story makes an entertaining venue for teaching children about this interesting part of history. Made by a relatively unknown company, Vanguard Productions, Disney was quick to pick it up, which speaks volumes for the quality of this title. You'll love the little pigeon who yearns to "do his bit" and fight for his country, the old veteran who runs the local drinking hole and the general revival of old-fashioned values. Nostalgic in the kind of patriotism we don't see anymore, this is a touching film for adults as well. A refreshing, off-the-beaten-path production you don't want to miss.
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I personally loved this movie. I'm a kid at heart. There were a few times I even laughed out loud. I really like all of this animated craze. The characters were loveable and funny. It wasn't as large-scale as Shrek and wasn't as long but I plan to buy it and view it occasionally. Yes, it was a little predictable but it's Disney, rarely does anyone die in any of Disney's movies. Tim Curry is always a good villain. It had a lot of heart and I found it to be endearing. The belching bird was really funny, I thought. I give it a 4 out of 5.
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