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The Big Year

2011

David Frankel

Steve Martin, Jack Black, Owen Wilson, Jim Parsons ...

4.9

3,590

Comedy Three avid bird watchers compete to spot the rarest birds in North America at a prestigious annual event. It all begins when these 3 friendly rivals (Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson), tired of being ruled by obligations and responsibilities, dedicate a year of their lives to following their dreams. Their big year takes them on a cross-country journey of wild and life-changing adventures.

	Author	Review
United States	Claudia Puig USA Today	"This gently charming comedy about a trio of birders is based on a winning premise, likable performances and stunning natural vistas (...) Rating: ★★½ (out of four)"	POS
United States	A. O. Scott The New York Times	"Like birding itself, "The Big Year" rewards patience. It respects both the integrity and the eccentricity of the avian obsession, and it communicates something of the fascinating abundance and weirdness of the animals themselves"	POS
United States	Todd McCarthy The Hollywood Reporter	"This film may not do for birds what Frankel's last film, Marley & Me, did for dogs, but there's a similar current of warmth and appreciation for the effect of animals on people"	POS
United States	Ann Hornaday The Washington Post	"Somehow, the comic chemistry never seems to ignite"	NEU
United States	Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times	"[It] has an innocence and charm that will make it appealing for families, especially those who have had enough whales and dolphins for the year."	POS
United States	Carrie Rickey Philadelphia Inquirer	!With ambitions greater than comedy and results that fall short of character study, 'The Big Year' is neither fish nor fowl."	NEU
United States	Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly	"It's like 'City Slickers' remade for the Discovery Channel"	POS
United States	Ty Burr Boston Globe	"If anything, The Big Year plays like Ron Howard's 'Parenthood' with birds instead of children	POS

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