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80 out of 100

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9.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 30 Ratings

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  • Summary: The true story of a Bohemian St. Francis and his remarkable relationship with a flock of wild red-and-green parrots. Mark Bittner, a dharma bum, former street musician in San Francisco, falls in with the flock as he searches for meaning in his life, unaware that the wild parrots will bring him everything he needs. (Shadow Distribution)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Michael Sragow
    100
    Beguiling, moving and just plain fun documentary.
  2. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Phil Hall
    100
    This is an excellent movie -- by all means, flock to it!
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    60
    Though Bittner's slacker charm may not be to all tastes, the parrots are natural-born scene-stealers with more than enough charm to seduce the most dubious viewer.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. ConnieH.
    10
    Being the owner of a Blue Crowned and White Eyed conure this movie moved me to tears. It showed the individual personalities of each one of these birds. They are so similar to human being in that they love their mates and nuture their young. They truly are intelligent, magnificient creatures.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. L.Maier
    10
    This movie gives the truest human response to our species as having 'dominion over the animals.' We are here to nuture, to support and to commune with our neighbors of this earth. And, as one who has recently inherited and has been getting to know a parrot, I know Mark knows the deeply gentle spirituality of this species, and the great (and hidden) gift they are to this world.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. MarkK.
    8
    A nice documentary! Try to push March of the Penguins out for your memory, and you will enjoy it more.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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