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For the Birds

  • 2000
  • G
  • 3m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
35K
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For the Birds (2000)
Animal AdventureComputer AnimationQuirky ComedySatireSlapstickAnimationComedyFamilyShort

A group of snooty birds roosting on a telephone wire get their just deserts when a goofy bird drops in.A group of snooty birds roosting on a telephone wire get their just deserts when a goofy bird drops in.A group of snooty birds roosting on a telephone wire get their just deserts when a goofy bird drops in.

  • Director
    • Ralph Eggleston
  • Writer
    • Ralph Eggleston
  • Star
    • Ralph Eggleston
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    35K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ralph Eggleston
    • Writer
      • Ralph Eggleston
    • Star
      • Ralph Eggleston
    • 72User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 6 wins & 2 nominations total

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      • Ralph Eggleston
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      • Ralph Eggleston
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    8AhmedSpielberg99

    The Angry Birds Origin Story!

    The message here may be muddled and a bit heavy-handed (I mean, the small birds wouldn't have fallen, if that goofy bird hadn't perched on the wire in the first place), but the film is really has more than meets the eye. The film is obviously about prejudice. It tells us that different doesn't necessarily equal inferior. That we should adapt to others who look different from us. And that sometimes we really need to be different. But I really liked the hidden message in this one, which is about tolerance. The goofy big bird is totally indifferent to all the rejection and harassment he gets from the small birds. I don't know whether he is tolerable, confident or simply naïve, but I liked how he insisted to stay among them despite everything.

    (8/10)
    9nucksfan4life

    Probably the funniest short film ever

    "For the Birds" has so much funny packed into its miniscule running time. The birds portrayed are easily the funniest looking birds I have ever seen. Their mannerisms are perfectly hilarious. The way they act as a flock all mimicking each other is great. I loved when they teased the bigger goofier looking bird. I think it is safe to say that "For the Birds" is the funniest short film ever made.
    10mr_underperson

    three minutes of bliss

    Okay an hour, if like me you watch it twenty times, and then watch it again. I recommend copying it from the DVD onto your hard drive, keep it handy.

    "For The Birds" is another slick, colourful vignette from the wonderful Pixar animation studio, a delightful moral tale, and simply essential viewing for anyone following their remarkable output.

    A masterwork of lightening fast character sketching and feathery CGI texture work, comic at every turn, and still laugh-out-loud funny after two dozen viewings or more. Watch out, most of the best action happens at the left hand side.

    The sort of thing you could imagine some Pixar genius tossing off over lunch-break, just for fun, except it probably took months to create and weeks to render. But sure worth every single CPU cycle.

    Will get a belly-laugh even from problem children.

    -mu
    PlanecrazyIkarus

    Better than Monsters Inc.

    This short little gem was screened before Monsters Inc. And it was the best part of the coming 2 hours or so. It's endearing, it's hilarious, and it's cute and adorable. It got more laughs in its 5 minutes than Monsters Inc got during its 90.

    I'd highly recommend this short movie to anyone. Perfect entertainment.
    8Grade_3_4_Room350_2024-2025

    Luxo Jr.'s Latest Adventure is a Tweet!

    For the Birds is a short and cute animated Pixar film about small blue birds underestimating a bigger blue bird. It's for people who like funny short films and would be perfect for kids of all ages!

    In this flappy little film we arrive at a telephone wire, where several little birds land and begin jostling and fighting for space. The camera zooms out and we see a big goofy bird (played by Ralph Eggleston, also the director) who tries to make friends with them. The little birds begin mocking the chunky bird, but the big bird flies over anyway and lands right in the middle. The little birds begin pecking, and try to get him off the wire, but karma finds them, with hilarious results!

    I loved the animation in this film. It's amazing that we can tell so much about what the characters are thinking without any dialogue! The birds speak only in tweets, squeaks and honks which leads to some funny misunderstandings, especially between the big bird and the little ones.

    I also loved the energetic, jazzy soundtrack which made the film feel upbeat and fun. It even matches the action, like when the wire bends and we hear a glissando slide on the guitar as the birds sink towards the ground.

    There is also great visual comedy, like when the birds realize too late what is about to happen!

    The animation wasn't amazing by today's standards, but for the time it came out this would have looked pretty impressive. It would have been nice to see a little more colour though. One fun fact is that For the Birds originally played before the release of Monsters Inc. In theatres, all the way back in 2001!

    Overall, this is a fun film and it only takes up three minutes of your life! I would recommend it to anyone, especially younger children, who are looking for a short funny dose of movie magic.

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    • Trivia
      Released theatrically in front of Monsters, Inc. (2001).
    • Crazy credits
      When the film ends, the "The End" sign appears in black letters in a splat of white guano on the black background.
    • Connections
      Featured in Monsters, Inc. (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Big High Wire Hop
      Written by Riders in the Sky

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    • Release date
      • November 2, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • None
    • Also known as
      • Про пташок
    • Production company
      • Pixar Animation Studios
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    • Runtime
      3 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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