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The Yellow Birds

  • 20172017
  • RR
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
3.9K
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Jennifer Aniston and Alden Ehrenreich in The Yellow Birds (2017)
Against the explosive backdrop of the Iraq War, young soldiers Brandon Bartle (Alden Ehrenreich) and Daniel Murphy (Tye Sheridan) forge a deep bond of friendship. When tragedy strikes the platoon, one soldier must return home to face the hard truth behind the incident, and help a grieving mother (Jennifer Aniston) find peace.
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Two young soldiers, Bartle (21) and Murph (18) navigate the terrors of the Iraq war under the command of the older, troubled Sergeant Sterling. All the while, Bartle is tortured by a promise... Read allTwo young soldiers, Bartle (21) and Murph (18) navigate the terrors of the Iraq war under the command of the older, troubled Sergeant Sterling. All the while, Bartle is tortured by a promise he made to Murph's mother before their deployment.Two young soldiers, Bartle (21) and Murph (18) navigate the terrors of the Iraq war under the command of the older, troubled Sergeant Sterling. All the while, Bartle is tortured by a promise he made to Murph's mother before their deployment.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
3.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Alexandre Moors
  • Writers
    • David Lowery(screenplay by)
    • R.F.I. Porto(screenplay by)
    • Kevin Powers(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Alden Ehrenreich
    • Daniel Jose Molina
    • Mikey Collins
  • Director
    • Alexandre Moors
  • Writers
    • David Lowery(screenplay by)
    • R.F.I. Porto(screenplay by)
    • Kevin Powers(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Alden Ehrenreich
    • Daniel Jose Molina
    • Mikey Collins
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 48User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    The Yellow Birds: Military Prison Meeting
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    Alden Ehrenreich in The Yellow Birds (2017)
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    Alden Ehrenreich
    Alden Ehrenreich
    • Brandon Bartle
    Daniel Jose Molina
    • Manolo Vasquez
    Mikey Collins
    Mikey Collins
    • Virgil Whitaker
    Tye Sheridan
    Tye Sheridan
    • Daniel Murphy
    Carrie Alexander
    Carrie Alexander
    • Jenny Smith
    • (as Carrie Wampler)
    Carter Redwood
    Carter Redwood
    • Lenny Crockett
    Jack Huston
    Jack Huston
    • Sergeant Sterling
    Olivia Crocicchia
    Olivia Crocicchia
    • Tess
    Toni Collette
    Toni Collette
    • Amy Bartle
    Gershwyn Eustache Jnr
    Gershwyn Eustache Jnr
    • Lt. Seth Barlow
    Lee Tergesen
    Lee Tergesen
    • Jim Murphy
    Ray Fearon
    Ray Fearon
    • Colonel
    Tom Bates
    • Embedded Journalist
    Jennifer Aniston
    Jennifer Aniston
    • Maureen Murphy
    Renée Willett
    Renée Willett
    • Claire
    Jason Patric
    Jason Patric
    • Captain Anderson
    Douglas McFerran
    • Airport Bartender
    Gwydion Lashlee-Walton
    Gwydion Lashlee-Walton
    • Clerk
    • Director
      • Alexandre Moors
    • Writers
      • David Lowery(screenplay by)
      • R.F.I. Porto(screenplay by)
      • Kevin Powers(based on the novel by)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Benedict Cumberbatch and Will Poulter were originally cast but they dropped out after the project was delayed and were replaced by Jack Huston and Alden Ehrenreich.
    • Goofs
      Bartle and Murphy address non-commissioned officers as "sir" numerous times throughout the film. NCOs are referred to by their rank (sergeant, staff sergeant) in the US Army, Only commissioned officers are referred to or addressed as "sir" (warrant officers can be addressed as"Mr (their last name)" or as "sir" . This is a serious error in protocol and would have been correct by the NCO being addressed immediately.
    • Soundtracks
      Soldiers' Suite #1-7
      Written and performed by Marc Ribot

    User reviews48

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    5/10
    A prime example of how NOT to make a War film.
    For the first half hour or so I didn't know what to make of this film. The tone was all over the place and I couldn't tell if the filmmaker wanted to make a War film or a drama.

    I'll do my best not to spoil anything, but it wouldn't matter if I did, as this film isn't worth your time. It was very clear throughout the film that the writers/filmmaker, either weren't very knowledgeable of the US Army and how soldiers address each other, conduct themselves, or what battle drills are or how they are conducted.

    These two young soldiers we follow constantly refer to a non-commissioned officer as "sir". Anybody who has served knows that is a big no no and would earn them a nice smoke session(forced strenuous PT) until they address him properly. This is just one of many issues with the film.

    I honestly have no clue when this movie is set. Based on their uniforms I assume it takes place during the early stages of the invasion of Iraq, yet bars and private homes have modern flat screen wall mounted tv sets? Also there is a scene near the beginning, of the two leads meeting each other at a shooting range, but I couldn't tell if it was supposed to be at bootcamp, or at their assigned duty station. This film is rife with this style of poor writing.

    The War scenes should've either been cut entirely or presented more ambiguously. Because these actors and the director slept walked right through them. None of it felt earned or organic, which is partially due to the lifeless foley. The rifles, LMGs, explosions, hiss/snaps of incoming fire etc. all sounded like it was meant to be marketed to the elderly, so it wouldn't hurt their ears. I'm surprised nobody stepped in and told this director to get some kind of energy and passion out of the actors.

    By about the fifty minute mark it was clear that they were going for a mystery/drama, but even that felt unearned. None of the dramatic scenes felt natural, it felt as though the writer was searching for something to keep the audience invested.

    This wasn't the worst War film I've seen, but it's not a good one either. It tries too hard to be multiple different things at once, the acting was average at best, there wasn't enough build up to any of the plot points, the directing was weak for the most part. There is a good movie in here.... Somewhere. They just couldn't find it.
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    • Release date
      • June 15, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Желтые птицы
    • Filming locations
      • Marrakech, Morocco
    • Production companies
      • Cinelou Films
      • Story Mining & Supply Co.
      • Echo Films
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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $57,946
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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