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The Big Year

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Original title

The Big Year

Year

2011

Running time

100 min.

Country

United States

Director

David Frankel

Screenwriter

Howard Franklin. Book: Mark Obmascik

Cast

Music

Theodore Shapiro

Cinematography

Lawrence Sher

Producer

Deuce Three Productions, Red Hour

Genre

Comedy | Birds. Based on a true story

Synopsis

Three avid bird watchers compete to spot the rarest birds in North America at a prestigious annual event. It all begins when these 3 friendly rivals (Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson), tired of being ruled by obligations and responsibilities, dedicate a year of their lives to following their dreams. Their big year takes them on a cross-country journey of wild and life-changing adventures.

Critics' reviews

"This gently charming comedy about a trio of birders is based on a winning premise, likable performances and stunning natural vistas (...) Rating: ★★½ (out of four)"

Claudia Puig: USA Today
"Like birding itself, "The Big Year" rewards patience. It respects both the integrity and the eccentricity of the avian obsession, and it communicates something of the fascinating abundance and weirdness of the animals themselves"

A. O. Scott: The New York Times
"This film may not do for birds what Frankel's last film, Marley & Me, did for dogs, but there's a similar current of warmth and appreciation for the effect of animals on people"

Todd McCarthy: The Hollywood Reporter
"Somehow, the comic chemistry never seems to ignite"

Ann Hornaday: The Washington Post
"[It] has an innocence and charm that will make it appealing for families, especially those who have had enough whales and dolphins for the year."

Roger Ebert: Chicago Sun-Times
!With ambitions greater than comedy and results that fall short of character study, 'The Big Year' is neither fish nor fowl."

Carrie Rickey: Philadelphia Inquirer
"It's like 'City Slickers' remade for the Discovery Channel"

Owen Gleiberman: Entertainment Weekly
"If anything, The Big Year plays like Ron Howard's 'Parenthood' with birds instead of children

Ty Burr: Boston Globe

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The Big Year

2011

David Frankel

4.9

(3,590)