The Angry Birds Movie
DVD
Review
by Kam Williams
Animated Adaptation
of Video Game App Arrives on DVD
With over
three billion downloads and counting, Angry Birds is the most popular
app of all time. Nevertheless, one need not be familiar with the
video game to enjoy this delightful animated adventure.
The
kid-oriented cartoon was co-directed by Fergal Reilly and Clay Kaytis
who make an auspicious debut with this silly comedy featuring enough
sophisticated asides to keep adults thoroughly entertained, too. The
frenetically-paced production arrives laced with witty one-liners
(like "Something isn't Kosher about these pigs.") as well
as a cornucopia of cute sight gags (such as a billboard for "Calvin
Swine" underwear).
The story
is set on idyllic Bird Island, a tropical paradise inhabited by a
variety of very happy flightless birds. As the film unfolds, we're
introduced to four exceptions to the rule who actually have trouble
controlling their tempers. We find protagonist Red (Jason Sudeikis),
along with Chuck (Josh Gad), Bomb (Danny McBride) and Terence (Sean
Penn), attending an anger management class being taught by Matilda
(Maya Rudolph), a former angry bird-turned therapist.
The plot
thickens upon the arrival of a big boat containing a couple of
ingratiating green pigs (Bill Hader and Tony Hale) claiming to be
alone and explorers coming in peace. Truth be told, the pair have a
hidden agenda about to be executed by their army of pigs.
After
suckering the masses of gentle, gullible birds into letting down
their guard, the diabolical invaders proceed to steal every hatched
egg on the island before setting sail for home. Once, it's clear
they've all been duped, the irritable quartet, led by Red, springs
into action.
Because
they can't fly, they soon realize their best chance of retrieving the
eggs rests in enlisting the assistance of Mighty Eagle (Peter
Dinklage), the only bird on the island who can. Trouble is, he's lazy
and hasn't flown in ages. Of course, Red and company do eventually
coax him out of retirement to join forces and help save the day
A kooky,
kitchen sink comedy with lots of laughs for kids of all ages!
Very Good (3
stars)
Rated PG for action and rude
humor
Running time: 97 minutes
Distributor: Sony
Pictures Home Entertainment
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