I give this 5 out of ten for a number of reasons. But mainly, because I was just disappointed in it. It was good acting, the camera work was good, but it just lacked luster and imagination...
I understand that the Birds thing in the title is a metaphor. No need to throw it in my face with constant pictures of birds and an annoyingly fake bird call track playing throughout the film.
Lauren Graham should have had a bigger part in the film. She was a good character, but she needed developing a lot more. She seemed a little one-dimensional at times. For any friends fan, I will quote Perry's character - "she's like a mother with no baby." This subplot needed to be developed more as well - felt like all of that was just skimmed over. Graham is an amazing actress, and her character deserved to be as good as she is.
Perry, as always, was simply fabulous. He managed to make a pretty annoying character (the slightly OCD, won't have a baby until he gets tenure, etc etc) into a likable, lovable one. His wit and charm as a person shines through to all of his characters, and he made this movie what it is, in my opinion.
The other actors were good as well, albeit a little unbelievable at times. I especially liked Ida (I've forgotten the actress' name, I apologise).
I really, really wish I'd loved this movie. I was looking forward to it so much, and had pretty high expectations, seeing as Perry and Graham are two of my favourite actors. But, it was a bit of a disappointment.
I would recommend watching it, but go in with low expectations, because it's not a fabulous film.
I understand that the Birds thing in the title is a metaphor. No need to throw it in my face with constant pictures of birds and an annoyingly fake bird call track playing throughout the film.
Lauren Graham should have had a bigger part in the film. She was a good character, but she needed developing a lot more. She seemed a little one-dimensional at times. For any friends fan, I will quote Perry's character - "she's like a mother with no baby." This subplot needed to be developed more as well - felt like all of that was just skimmed over. Graham is an amazing actress, and her character deserved to be as good as she is.
Perry, as always, was simply fabulous. He managed to make a pretty annoying character (the slightly OCD, won't have a baby until he gets tenure, etc etc) into a likable, lovable one. His wit and charm as a person shines through to all of his characters, and he made this movie what it is, in my opinion.
The other actors were good as well, albeit a little unbelievable at times. I especially liked Ida (I've forgotten the actress' name, I apologise).
I really, really wish I'd loved this movie. I was looking forward to it so much, and had pretty high expectations, seeing as Perry and Graham are two of my favourite actors. But, it was a bit of a disappointment.
I would recommend watching it, but go in with low expectations, because it's not a fabulous film.