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Added 1/7/2010
I had been all over our city looking for this movie and finally gave in to order it on-line through Amazon. It was easy, affordable and the movie arrived well in advance of Christmas. It was easier than running all over town even with my reservations about putting my financial information in cyber space. A very good experience.
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my son really liked this movie and so did I
Added 10/2/2009
This movie features good animation with a good storyline a nice combination - buy this dvd and you will not be disappointed. if you like movies like chicked little and chicken run then get this now!!
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Unbelievably delightful for all ages!
Added 7/21/2009
This is a great teaching tool about a wonderful but largely forgotten slice of history. Kids will learn to appreciate the pigeons they see around them every day, and grown-up history buffs will love all of the WWII references, character tidbits, and the excellent cast. (Who doesn't love John Cleese or Ewan MacGregor?) Recommend it without a moment's hesitation!
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Beautiful Visuals, But Story Needed More Humor
Added 6/22/2009
I can see where this Disney animated feature film really never made it big-time. It offers some really good things but overall, it just isn't funny enough to be a hit.
It certainly has the visuals to be a smash. Man, this is a beautiful film. The colors are bold and brilliant, scene after scene. It's a visual feast. For that reason alone, I give it five "stars."
Some of the humor is funny and very clever, but not enough of it. The story is a takeoff on old World War II films which kids will never "get." Too much of the gags involve slapstick as one of the pigeons flies into a wall or falls down, making a loud noise or that "Bugsy" belches and farts a lot. That happens frequently and wears thin fast. The laughs come more with the subtle stuff.
Story-wise, it's the usual little guy or misfits-being-heroes story, so common in films. Valiant is the little pigeon who really shouldn't even be in the Royal Homing Pigeon Service because he's too little, but he gets in, along with his aforementioned smelly friend "Bugsy" and then inspires everyone while also wooing a pretty nurse.
Once again, though: hats off to the artists. This is one beautiful-looking animated movie.
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Inspiring Animated Fun
Added 3/19/2009
This is a great family film. Even my son, age 13, enjoyed it. The pidgeons were courageous and funny. I especially liked that it was based on events the actually happened in World War II.
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