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1. • • The film received mostly positive reviews, and has an approval rating of 83% at Rotten Tomatoes. Birdy was chosen by the National Board of Review as one of the Top Ten Films of 1984, and won the Grand Prix Spécial du Jury prize at the 1985 Cannes Film Festival.
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   Is Birdy a good movie?

   • Birdy is a critically acclaimed movie that has enamored audiences with its unique storyline and compelling performances. Directed by Alan Parker, Birdy tells the captivating tale of two friends, Birdy (played by Matthew Modine) and Al (played by Nicolas Cage), who share a deep bond shaped by their experiences in Vietnam War.

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   What is the movie Birdy about?

   • The movie is about two friends from South Philadelphia. One of them, Al, played by Nicolas Cage, is a slick romeo with a lot of self-confidence and a way with the women. The other, nicknamed Birdy (Matthew Modine), is goofy, withdrawn, and absolutely fascinated with birds. As kids, they are inseparable friends.

   Birdy movie review & film summary (1984) - Roger Ebert

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   What awards did Birdy win?

   • Birdy received several awards and honors, with particular recognition for the film itself. The National Board of Review named it one of the Top Ten Films of 1984. Following its release, the film premiered at the 1985 Cannes Film Festival, and on May 20, 1985, it won the Grand Prix Spécial du Jury prize.

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   Who directed 'Birdy'?

   • He was the man to direct “Birdy,” which tells a story so unlikely that perhaps even my description of it has discouraged you — and yet a story so interesting it is impossible to put this movie out of my mind. Roger Ebert was the film critic of the Chicago Sun-Times from 1967 until his death in 2013.

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   Where was Birdy filmed?

   • Birdy, played by Matthew Modine, is deeply affected by his experiences in Vietnam and becomes fixated on birds as a way to escape reality. Nicolas Cage delivers a remarkable performance. Cage portrays Al Columbato, Birdy’s loyal friend who tries to help him recover from the trauma of war. The movie was shot on location in Philadelphia.

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   Is Birdy a'morose & unrelieved' movie?

   • Pauline Kael of The New Yorker praised Modine and Cage's performance, but described that the film as being "morose and unrelieved". Variety wrote, "Belying the lightheartedness of its title, Birdy is a heavy adult drama about best friends and the after-effects of war, but it takes too long to live up to its ambitious premise."

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3. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › birdy-1984Birdy movie review & film summary (1984) - Roger Ebert

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   Birdy. 120 minutes ‧ R ‧ 1984. Roger Ebert. January 1, 1984. 3 min read. The strangest thing about “Birdy,” which is a very strange and beautiful movie indeed, is that it seems to work best at its looniest level, and is least at ease with the things it takes most seriously.

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   Dec 18, 2023 · Birdy is a thought-provoking and visually stunning movie that delves into the complexities of human nature and the power of friendship. Through its captivating story, brilliant performances, and unique cinematography, the film explores themes of identity, trauma, and the pursuit of dreams.

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   Birdy is confined to a mental hospital, where the doctors are at a loss as to how to treat him. In an attempt to help, Al, his best friend from high school -- and who was also in Vietnam --...

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   • Director: Alan Parker

   • Content Rating: R
   • Actors: Matthew Modine

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   Birdy is a 1984 American drama film based on William Wharton's 1978 novel of the same name. Directed by Alan Parker, it stars Matthew Modine and Nicolas Cage. Set in 1960s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the film focuses on the friendship between two teenage boys, Birdy (Modine) and Al Columbato (Cage).

8. www.cageclub.me › birdy-1984-joeys-reviewBirdy (1984): The Way of the Bird [Joey’s Review]

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   Aug 17, 2015 · Unlike the other movies so far in #CageClub, Birdy plays with timelines in a new way. The film takes place after Cage and Modine return from the Vietnam War. Birdy is in an army hospital, unable (or unwilling) to speak.

9. www.empireonline.com › movies › reviewsBirdy Review | Movie - Empire

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   Jan 1, 2000 · Birdy. Clumsily updated from William Wharton's Depression-era novel to a post-Vietnam moral fable, Birdy is notable primarily for the astonishing point-of-view flight shots and the...

10. www.metacritic.com › movie › birdyBirdy Reviews - Metacritic

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    Belying the lightheartedness of its title, Birdy is a heavy adult drama about best friends and the after-effects of war, but it takes too long to live up to its ambitious premise.