That's what Tony Shalhoub inquires when he goes to work in a science lab where he encounters a talking parakeet (voiced by Jay Mohr who sounds like Joe Pesci) whom scientist Bruce Davison insists only mimics. Of course, Paulie only talks to whom he wants to talk to, and that includes his former owner, the sweet Gena Rowlands, and Shalhoub who's frustrated that he can't get anyone to believe him.
It's a bird's world, and we only live underneath it, and the Russian immigrant Shalhoub gets to hear Paulie's story. The travels of this amazing exotic bird from the little girl who takes it everywhere she goes to the lonely Rowlands is both funny and touching, and features amusing supporting performances by Cheech Marin and Buddy Hackett. Definitely one for the family, with young Hallie Eisenberg an absolute scene stealer.
It's a bird's world, and we only live underneath it, and the Russian immigrant Shalhoub gets to hear Paulie's story. The travels of this amazing exotic bird from the little girl who takes it everywhere she goes to the lonely Rowlands is both funny and touching, and features amusing supporting performances by Cheech Marin and Buddy Hackett. Definitely one for the family, with young Hallie Eisenberg an absolute scene stealer.