Paulie wouldn't be as good if it didn't have Jay Mohr. He brings charm and charisma to the screen that only a comedian from Verona, NJ can have. The story surrounds a parrot named Paulie (voiced by Mohr) who can talk (not mimic like other parrots, he insults) and his mouth gets him in trouble as he goes across the county to find his owner, Marie. In this search he meets Gena Rowlands, Jay Mohr, Cheech Marin, and Bruce Davison. And his journey is a nice adventure for both kids and parents. I liked it. Best kids film of 1998. A