Rotten
The result is an offence-free, mild entertainment in which everyone from cast to scriptwriter seems to be winging it.
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
The Big Year
Everyone is searching for something.
2011 · 1h 42m · PG
Comedy
Directed by
David Frankel
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The Big Year
Overview
Three fanatical bird-watchers spend an entire year competing to spot the highest number of species as El Nino sends an extraordinary variety of rare breeds flying up into the U.S., but they quickly discover that there are more important things than coming out on top of the competition.
Director and cast
- David Frankel Director
- Steve Martin as Stu Preissler
- Jack Black as Brad Harris
- Owen Wilson as Kenny Bostick
- Brian Dennehy as Raymond Harris
- Anjelica Huston as Annie Auklet
- Rashida Jones as Ellie
- Rosamund Pike as Jessica
- Dianne Wiest as Brenda Harris
- JoBeth Williams as Edith
- Anthony Anderson as Bill Clemont
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
40%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Failing even to attempt genuinely humorous gags or scenarios, and incapable of conveying the thrill of its obsessive pastime or the majesty of the animals themselves, this feel-good male weepie remains comedically and dramatically grounded.
Nick Schager, Village Voice
Rotten
Unfortunately, these comic geniuses are kept caged by the wan script and direction. The best gag in the film is the opening title card; the best joke, a throwaway by a day player.
Richard Brody, New Yorker
Fresh
A very mild movie, but in the nicest sense of the word.
Laremy Legel, Film.com
Rotten
What a waste that three of our finest actors are utilized as glorified bit players in such an instantly disposable comedy.
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor
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