Free Birds
Free Birds

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Free Birds

2014
Movie
15 min
Kazakh

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes18%
Metacritic31/100
Google Users57%
Director: Jimmy HaywardGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Adventure

Plot Summary

Reggie, a pampered turkey, is pardoned by the President and lives a comfortable life on a farm. However, he's abducted by Jake, a determined wild turkey who believes they must travel back in time to the first Thanksgiving to prevent turkeys from becoming the traditional holiday meal. Despite Reggie's initial reluctance, they embark on a chaotic adventure through history, facing challenges and encountering historical figures as they try to rewrite their species' fate.

Critical Reception

Free Birds received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, weak humor, and uninspired animation. Audiences, however, were more receptive, finding it an entertaining watch for children due to its silly premise and voice cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Despite a fun premise and a few laughs, 'Free Birds' suffers from a lack of originality and underdeveloped characters.

  • The film's humor often falls flat, relying on slapstick and repetitive gags.

  • While children might enjoy the vibrant animation and fast-paced adventure, adults are likely to find it uninspired.

Google audience: Google users found 'Free Birds' to be a visually appealing and amusing film, particularly for younger viewers. Many appreciated the adventurous storyline and the humorous interactions between the main characters, although some noted that the plot was somewhat predictable.

Fun Fact

The original title for the film was 'Turkeys', and the script was written by David E. Stern and John J. Strauss, who also wrote 'The Boss Baby'.

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