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Paulie
1998 91 min United States of America PG 0+
★6.9
Drama, Comedy, Family, Adventure
Director: John Roberts
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Description
Paulie, a talking parrot, recounts his travels looking for his original owner to a Russian janitor who helps him to the end of his journey.
Budget:
$23M
US Gross:
$26.88M
Worldwide:
$26.88M
Starring
Gena Rowlands
Actor
Tony Shalhoub
Actor
Cheech Marin
Actor
Awards
Won 1 BAFTA Award2 wins & 6 nominations total
Key opinion
Paulie is widely regarded as a charming and heartfelt family drama that resonates deeply with audiences through its emotional journey of a parrot searching for its owner. Despite some predictable narrative beats, the film is praised for its warm tone, strong performances, and enduring nostalgic appeal.
| Emotion | The film succeeds as a touching family drama that effectively evokes strong emotional responses from viewers. | |
| Acting | The performances are consistently praised, with Tony Shalhoub and Hallie Kate Eisenberg providing sympathetic and touching portrayals. | |
| Production | The production creates an inviting and warm atmosphere through effective cinematography and a poignant musical score. | |
| Originality | The narrative follows a familiar, somewhat predictable path that some viewers view as a classic, wholesome structure while others acknowledge as slightly banal. |