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Valiant (2005) Reviews

Valiant (2005)
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Inspired by the true-life story of carrier pigeons who were trained to carry vital information for the Allied forces across the English Channel during World War II, this computer-animated adventure comedy focuses on Valiant (voice of Ewan McGregor), a wood pigeon who has volunteered to do his part for England during the war. While Valiant believes in the cause, he's not exactly a quick study in his training under a no-nonsense sergeant (voice of Jim Broadbent), and his new pal Bugsy (voice of Ricky Gervais), a vermin-carrying former denizen of Trafalgar Square, fares even worse in the courage department. However, when one of the key British birds, Mercury (voice of John Cleese), is captured by notorious Nazi falcon Von Talon (voice of Tim Curry), Valiant and his crew must spring into action to keep the lines of communication open in time for D-day. Along the way, Valiant also finds time to romance avian nurse Victoria (voice of Olivia Williams) and French resistance agent Charles De Girl (voice of Sharon Horgan). Produced at the British Ealing Studios, Valiant also features the voice talents of John Hurt, Rik Mayall, and Hugh Laurie. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Ewan McGregor, Ricky Gervais, (more)
Director(s):
Gary Chapman
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
G
Format(s):
DVD
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Jennifer M.

Definitely a kids movie. Cute and entertaining.

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Lisa W.

the kids liked the movie. I only caught parts of the movie, but it was very predictable.

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Becky P.

I wasn't that wild about the story line. I don't think this is a classic, but if you have little kids, it would be fine.

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Rachel N.

A great kids flick with fun characters and light war drama. My son and daughter loved this movie.

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Crystal and Kevin K.

My husband and I tried this movie out and really didnt like this movie at all. We fast forwarded the movie and then shut it off.. It was that bad. I wouldnt recommend it at all even though it did have some familiar names. It still stunk

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Jarrod S.

Let me say one thing: this movie won't change any lives. It isn't amazing. But there's really something to be said for brevity. Minus titles and credits, Valiant is a 72 minute movie, at most. It has a cute premise, an all-star British cast (is John Cleese in EVERY movie from the UK?), and is well animated. What more can you ask for? P.S. This movie may be a half-star overrated due to my man-crush on both Ewan McGregor and Ricky Gervais. I figure you deserve full disclosure. :-)

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Carlos C.

I loved the way it explained the important role that pigeons played in World War II. They did a great job going where no pigeon has gone before.

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Matthew S.

it was boring for a kids movie.

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Matthew L.

This movie was a great segway into teaching my kids about WWI and WWII. It was also a pretty good movie, even for adults. Predictable but good. Worth watching a second time. On a very positive note there are no big musical numbers which are the scourge of Disney movies....unless you count John Cleese's character singing "Hail Brittania" for a few bars.

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Anne H.

My kids didn't even really pay attention to it. The story was boring.

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    Jennifer M.

    Definitely a kids movie. Cute and entertaining.

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    Lisa W.

    the kids liked the movie. I only caught parts of the movie, but it was very predictable.

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    Becky P.

    I wasn't that wild about the story line. I don't think this is a classic, but if you have little kids, it would be fine.

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