Movie

The Great Bird Race

2012 · 90 min

A gentle, amiable underdog comedy that ambles along pleasantly, easy to enjoy with family without asking much of you.

Overview: 12-year-old Victor and his father attend the Annual Ornithology Competition, where Victor wants to prove his worth by spotting the rarest bird and win 1st prize – for his father's sake. Victor's plan seems realistic, since last year's winner, Daniel, has a broken leg and is unable to attend. But Daniel shows up unexpectedly and now the match intensifies.
How it feels: Warm, light, earnest and whimsical. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Parenthood, family, coming-of-age, ambition
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: parenthood
family
coming-of-age
ambition
friendship
Places: countryside
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none