Winged Migration
I goose I peli-can see why this wouldn't be everyone's cup of blue-winged Teal, but I can't imagine a better nature documentary. But beware: Winged Migration is not recommended for people who have just washed their cars.
Sure, there's no plot here, so just consider it "avant-garde." If that sounds too coffee-house for you, just consider it 21st Century Hollywood. There aren't any explosions or kung-fu action, though you may see a few feathers get ruffled. The producers were wise to wait till the END credits to admit that no special-FX shots were used to avoid people leaving early. You'd think something like Winged Migration would appeal to the vapid crowd, but this one may actually be too simple for simple minds.
In a summer of sequels and prequels, a movie with no plot is far better than a movie with a recycled plot. Who needs Lara Croft when you've got the Rockhopper Penguin? Forget Tyrese, this one's got Snow Geese. Lucy Liu-who? The best Asians you'll find on screen this summer are the Red-Crowned Cranes. The only way I would have seen Legally Blonde 2 is if it starred Geese Witherspoonbill. Winged Migration is fowl-er than any movie of the summer, and I mean that in a very, very good way.
Rest assured, these birds are every bit as good as A-List Hollywood talent. The only difference is that the chicks here probably eat more than most actresses. Also, when these birds regurgitate food, it's meant to feed their young, not their image.
Even with a running time of more than 90 minutes, this virtually dialogue-free movie still flies along with a pace like crap through a goose. I never once checked my watch; all my watching was directed toward the screen.
Winged Migration took more than three years to film and features all seven continents. Even if you never cared about birds before, you'll undoubtedly leave here with a newfound appreciation of our feathered friends. Settle down, teenage girls! The sight of these storks is completely innocent, albeit beautiful.
Winged Migration is definitely worth seeing on the big screen -- even if that means driving a good distance to your closest art theater. Migration isn't just for the birds. Perch yourself and sink your beak into one of the best films of the year.
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Winged Migration isn't likely to spawn any drinking games, and it's probably best left out of your keggers.
After seeing nonstop beautiful images on the screen for 90-plus minutes, your date is likely to be unimpressed with you.
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