Paulie
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Movie Reviews of Paulie
Movie Review: Wonderful for the whole family
Summary: 5 Stars
My parrots just love this filmMovie Review: Paulie soars for audiences of children
Summary: 4 Stars
Admittedly, "Paulie" is my favorite animal film of the 90s, for its smart and compassionate parrot character and its excellent cast.
A Russian immigrant janitor at a university finds a parrot stuck in a cage. However, this isn't an ordinary bird. Paulie is a talking bird who has had adventures with a little girl, an elderly woman, a mariachi performer, a two-timing robber. Now he's only left in the basement as a science experiment, with his wings clipped. If only he could meet the little girl he loves. Perhaps the janitor could give him a hand.
This is very much a fantasy tale, with a bird who lives more than 20 years, with a wide assortment of star actors. Gena Rowlands finds Paulie in a magic shop in New York, and takes Paulie on a fun trip around the country. Cheech Marin plays the warm-hearted mariachi performer who brings Paulie to sing with his parrots. Jay Mohr gives a splendid performance as Benny, the cheating crook.
This was also a big performance by the great Tony Shalhoub, known today for his hit series, "Monk." As Russian immigrant janitor, Misha Vilyenkov, Shalhoub goes above and beyond, freeing Paulie from his cage in a tear-jerking scene. Although the movie lingers a little too long in the stuffy laboratory basement, the final escape from the university makes for a dazzling scene with a flying parrot and many dogs and cats running around, among other things.
Yes, "Paulie" is more or less predictable, but the film does so many things right. The characters are memorable. Even though some parts are a little too comical, it remains pretty solid to the end. Kids will definitely like this more than that overrated movie with the two talking dogs and a talking cat.
Movie Review: Paulie Wants a Cracker!
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a sweet little movie. As a parrot owner I was immediately drawn to it. Although I find Paulie's Brooklyn accent a bit annoying at times, the sentiments of this film are really very good. Paulie is shown as a real character, and the way he is filmed and portrayed is endearing. over time he grows on you with all his expressive little antics. Sure, the story is familar pattern, but its done well, and all the actors in addition to Paulie do a good job. Believe me, this is not my normal fare, but I enjoyed it very much and it even brought a tear to my eye at times. My bird is certainly no Paulie, but all Parrots are very bright animals and wonderful life-long pets. The only reason I gave it four stars was I didn't like Paulie's Brooklyn tones at times! Otherwise a sweet little movie for families and the like.Movie Review: THIS IS A VERY CUTE MOVIE!
Summary: 4 Stars
Paulie is a very cute movie with an incredibly heartwarming ending that will leave you with a wistful smile on your face, and maybe a slight tear in your eye! This bird is amazing! If for no other reason, you should see the movie just to watch this bird "act"! The movie did get just a tiny bit "draggy" in the middle, but all in all, I'd say Paulie would make a TERRIFIC addition to any family movie collection!Movie Review: A Fun Movie
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a fun and funny movie that works on a number of levels. Both adults and kids can enjoy it. It has intereting, quirkey characters (both bird and human), good story telling, and good effects. Think of a non-animated "Finding Nemo" with birds. All my family loved it.