Valiant (2005)
Average Rating: 5/10
Reviews Counted: 110
Fresh: 34 | Rotten: 76
Valiant has a good collection of voice talents, but the story is strictly by-the-numbers.
Average Rating: 4.8/10
Critic Reviews: 27
Fresh: 5 | Rotten: 22
Valiant has a good collection of voice talents, but the story is strictly by-the-numbers.
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Inspired by the true-life story of carrier pigeons who were trained to carry vital information for the Allied forces across the English Channel during World War II, this computer-animated adventure comedy focuses on Valiant (voice of Ewan McGregor), a wood pigeon who has volunteered to do his part for England during the war. While Valiant believes in the cause, he's not exactly a quick study in his training under a no-nonsense sergeant (voice of Jim Broadbent), and his new pal Bugsy (voice of
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Cast
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Ewan McGregor
Valiant -
Ricky Gervais
Bugsy -
Tim Curry
Von Talon -
Jim Broadbent
Sergeant -
Hugh Laurie
Gutsy -
John Cleese
Mercury -
John Hurt
Felix -
Pip Torrens
Lofty -
Rik Mayall
Cufflingk -
Olivia Williams
Victoria -
Sharon Horgan
Charles De Girl -
Dan Roberts
Tailfeather -
Harry Peacock
Recruiting Officer -
Corin Mellinger
Wing Pigeon -
Curtis Augspurger
Pigeon Guard -
Sean Samuels
Jacques -
Jonathan Ross
Big Thug -
Michael Schlingman
Underlingk -
Mike Harbour
Little Thug -
Michael Jenn
Messenger Pigeon -
Heidi Fecht
Saucy Pigeon -
Harriet Jones
Barmaid -
Buckley Collum
Rollo -
Robert Lence
"Tweet" Pigeon -
Brian Lonsdale
Toughwood -
Gary Chapman
Pigeon Officer -
Annette Badland
Elsa -
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All Critics (118) | Top Critics (28) | Fresh (36) | Rotten (78) | DVD (20)
Where are the real fairy tales -- the ones without the relentless number of jokes aimed at grown-ups?
Top CriticArguably the blandest of the burgeoning crop of big budget digitally animated films, Valiant aims to prove that the death of traditional animation has simply pushed lackluster screenplays into the digital realm.
Even though its historical references and battle scenes may fly over their heads like so many homing pigeons, kids will enjoy Valiant, too, if only for its nonstop action and lively visual design.
Despite a handful of good aerial 'birdfight' sequences, 'Valiant' fails to get off the ground due to a by-numbers script and dodo-ugly character design that add up to less than one would expect from 'Shrek' producer John H. WilliamsJohn H. William.
Not only is the pacing less hyper, the humour less pop-cult savvy and the story almost creakily old-fashioned [than a Pixar production], it even looks like it was made in a cloudier climate: the dominant colours are muted blues and greys.
Though it's made with wit, style and sweetness, it may be a tricky match for American audiences.
This animated WWII story may not engage all kids.
You're are much better off renting "Chicken Run" for an evening of entertainment with your progeny.
A valiant effort.
For parents who are tired of the hip, stupid bombast of films like Shark Tale, it'll do.
It's a tale with plenty of spirit and a good heart, and yet, this story doesn't so much soar across the screen as it does waddle.
Will probably keep youngsters entertained for its short 76 minutes running time.
I think history will remember it as the usher to the mid-list CGI feature.
Pode não ser uma obra-prima (não é mesmo), mas é suficientemente bem realizado para merecer uma conferida enquanto o novo projeto da Pixar não chega aos cinemas.
It's a happy and welcome debut, showing not only a genuine sense of humour and technical brilliance, but a clever ability to combine serious themes with family entertainment.
Audience Reviews for Valiant
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- Von Talon: Pipsqueak!
- Valiant: My name is not Pipsqueak! My name is VALIANT!
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