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Valiant (2005)

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Reviews Counted: 103 Fresh: 32  Rotten:71 Average Rating: 5/10
 
Consensus: Valiant has a good collection of voice talents, but the story is strictly by-the-numbers.
 

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Rated: U

Runtime: 1 hr 49 mins

Theatrical Release: 25-03-2005

Synopsis: From the producer of "Shrek" and "Shrek 2," comes this high-flying computer-animated comedy-adventure tale of a brave-but-undersized pigeon named Valiant (voiced by Ewan McGregor), who dreams of joining the elite Royal Homing Pigeon Service (RHPS), and serving crown and country during... From the producer of "Shrek" and "Shrek 2," comes this high-flying computer-animated comedy-adventure tale of a brave-but-undersized pigeon named Valiant (voiced by Ewan McGregor), who dreams of joining the elite Royal Homing Pigeon Service (RHPS), and serving crown and country during World War II. Despite his small stature, Valiant’s ambitions are enormous as he keeps a stiff upper beak and endures rigorous training in preparation for a dangerous mission to deliver vital messages to troops behind enemy lines. With a shortage of wingpower in the royal fleet due to increased attacks by a brigade of vicious enemy falcons (led by the ruthless General Von Talon), the mission falls to Valiant and the unlikely heroes of "Squad F" to try and save the day. With a wing and a prayer, Valiant and his fine feathered pals fly into harm’s way and prove that it’s not the size of the wingspan that counts, but the size of the spirit. Filled with adventure, comedy and memorable characters, "Valiant" delivers great entertainment for audiences of all ages. John Cleese, Tim Curry, Jim Broadbent, and an all-star vocal cast of British favorites also add to the fun and excitement of this imaginative feature. The film was inspired by the fact that pigeons saved thousands of lives during the war, and 31 of the 53 top honors given to animal heroes went to pigeons. [More]

Genre: Animated, Animation

Starring: Ewan McGregor, Hugh Laurie, Ricky Gervais, Tim Curry, Jim Broadbent

Director: Gary Chapman
Producer: John H. Williams
Screenwriter: Jordan Katz
Composer: George Fenton
Screenwriter: George Webster, George Melrod

DVD Info

Release:

Jan 12, 2006

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case

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04/01/06
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2/5

Of all the animals to be immortalised by cartoons, there are few less fluffy and endearing than the pigeon.

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03/29/05
Paul Arendt
BBC
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3/5

The soundtrack is good too - it only has a few songs but it uses them in interesting ways and also features the sight of an all-pigeon Mis-teeq performing Shoo-Shoo Baby at the end.

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03/24/05
Matthew Turner
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Valiant is the plucky little outsider with a lot of heart

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03/24/05
Wendy Ide
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3.5/5

A disarmingly enjoyable movie with a lively cast of characters and an action-packed plot based (very roughly!) on real-life events

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02/24/05
Rich Cline
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A valiant effort.

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03/01/07
Harry Haun
Film Journal International
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2.5/4

For parents who are tired of the hip, stupid bombast of films like Shark Tale, it'll do.

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11/10/06
Peter T. Chattaway
Christianity Today
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05/12/06
Jim Lane
Sacramento News & Review
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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.

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05/02/06
Winda Benedetti
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Will probably keep youngsters entertained for its short 76 minutes running time.

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02/14/06
James O'Ehley
SA Movie & DVD Magazine
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I think history will remember it as the usher to the mid-list CGI feature.

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01/19/06
Kevin Carr
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01/17/06
Sydney Morning Herald
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3/5

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.

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01/06/06
Pablo Villaca
Cinema em Cena
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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.

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12/16/05
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A mildly engaging but thoroughly forgettable piece of work.

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12/11/05
David Nusair
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Vanguard Animation anda volando bajo.

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12/10/05
Luis Martinez
Cinenganos
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...this spunky little film doesn't let the minor matter of a bland central character and a lackluster script get it down.

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12/04/05
John J. Puccio
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2.5/4

An OK kids' movie with a decent story

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09/29/05
Lori Hoffman
Atlantic City Weekly
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09/26/05
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