Paulie (1998)
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Reviews Counted:35
Fresh:22
Rotten:13
Average Rating:6.1/10
Runtime: 1 hr 32 mins
Genre: Childrens
Synopsis: When a little bird wih a big personality sets out to find the living girl who raised him, he discovers his way with words has a way of landing him in big trouble. But as fast as he can talk... [More]
Starring: Gena Rowlands, Tony Shalhoub, Cheech Marin, Bruce Davison
Director: John Roberts
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Reviews for Paulie
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True family entertainment that caters for grown-ups as much as for kids. Full Review |
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3.5/4 |
The story is rooted in real feelings and relationships, and parents will find as much to enjoy as children. Full Review |
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Paulie has moments of minor charm but lacks the magic to fully capture the imaginations of either children or adults. Full Review |
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Shalhoub gives an impressively nuanced performance in the dangerously cliched role, and Paulie -- a combination of trained parrots, animatronics, and the voice of Mohr -- comes across as a fully developed character. Full Review |
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2/5 |
My head still throbs from being hit repeatedly with blunt life lessons. Full Review |
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3/5 |
Family viewing that soars
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B- |
Its star is a very appealing little guy. Parents will be mildly amused, too. Full Review |
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2/5 |
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3.5/5 |
Surprisingly enjoyable. Full Review |
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3/4 |
It features smart, emotional storytelling, skillful filmmaking and solid, yuk-worthy jokes. Full Review |
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3.5/4 |
Paulie isn't a complicated film, but it is heartfelt. And for a change, parents in the theater won't feel embarrassed by the things their children are laughing at. Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
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Celebrates the deep ties of love and loyalty between human beings and animals. Full Review |
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4/5 |
A perfect family movie with the intelligence, humor and hug-me moments to be a great first-date movie, too. Just remember to bring a hankie. Full Review |
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2/5 |
There is a bland quality to the storytelling with little of the drama, comedy or sentiment really taking off. Full Review |
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Paulie is a family film, and it's a good one. Full Review |
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