Birdy
1984, Drama, 2h
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Birdy
Sergeant Al Columbato
Mr. Columbato
Doctor Major Weiss
Hannah Rourke
Renaldi
Critic Reviews for Birdy
All Critics (28) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (23) | Rotten (5)
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Cage struggles with a character that is no more than a foil to Birdy...
January 3, 2018 | Full Review… -
Belying the lightheartedness of its title, Birdy is a heavy adult drama about best friends and the after-effects of war, but it takes too long to live up to its ambitious premise.
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A trifle self-indulgent -- well, it is directed by Alan Parker -- but never boring
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A very strange and beautiful movie.
October 23, 2004 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review… -
Most of Birdy is enchanting.
May 20, 2003 | Rating: 4/5 -
It relies on good performances from Matthew Modine and Nicolas Cage to draw a speech on repressed emotions and the traumatic wounds of war, but in my opinion its regular and repetitive narrative lacks strength. [Full review in Spanish]
February 10, 2021 | Rating: 6/10 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Birdy
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Jun 24, 2011Though it is an interesting study on the human mind and a slick combination of a variety of genres, the film isn't as special as it promises to be, as it suffers from some underdevelopment, some cheesiness, some overdrawn segments, a cop-out ending and underwhelmingness. Still, it is is supported by very good music, a strong story, compelling characters and a solid final act, in spite of the ending. Still, the real power behind this film is the drama led by Matt Modine and Nick Cage. The film explores a varity of subgenres of drama. The film touches on the friends' coming-of-age, experience in war and the terrible aftermath of this war. The film explores genuine human struggles in many shapes and froms and the transitions feel smooth and don't get in the way of the emotional impact, which still would have been stronger if the rest of the film wasn't executed so underwhelmingly. Oh man, I hate this review. This bad review should tell how underwhelming this is. I was really looking foward to this and yet, here we are. Still, "Birdy", though nothing too special, remains a moving portrait on friendship and the desire for freedom in many situations, led by strong performances from Cage and Modine.Cameron J Super Reviewer
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Jan 11, 2011This movie has a realistic feel, as it tells the story of two friends, one of which is insane and thinks he's a bird. I saw this on TV the other day, I thought the characters were interesting, but the story was slow and boring. Overall it's an okay movie, though.Aj V Super Reviewer
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Oct 16, 2009It was OK.Something to watchBrody M Super Reviewer
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Dec 19, 2007Okay, you have Modine who loves birds and is so shaken up in 'Nam that he starts acting like a bird. Then you have Cage who's his bestest mate and tries to help him out while dealing with his own recollections of the war. It's a good film. Bit weird, but good.Marcus W Super Reviewer
Birdy Quotes
| Birdy: | Birdy [as Al is praising the female bosom]: They're just like on a cow, but in a more stupid place. |
| Birdy: | [as Al is praising the female bosom] They're just like on a cow, but in a more stupid place. |
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