Free Birds

Name: Free Birds
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Animation, Family
Released: November 1, 2013
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 38
Cast: Dan Fogler, Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson

2013

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Relativity Media | Release Date: November 1, 2013 | PG

Starring: Dan Fogler, Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson

Summary: Two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks must put aside their differences and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history - and get turkey off the holiday menu for good.

Director: Ash Brannon and Jimmy Hayward

Genre(s): Adventure, Comedy, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 91 min

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Film.com Kate Erbland

Oct 30, 2013

A more than worthy (and weird) holiday diversion for the whole family. Read full review

Tom Russo

Oct 31, 2013

At an hour and a half, the action in Free Birds gets stretched thin. It’s Thanksgiving fare, sure, but it only partly satisfies our hankering. Read full review

Michael Rechtshaffen

Oct 29, 2013

Although it seldom approaches the inspiration of its plucky premise... Free Birds nevertheless manages to avoid being branded a holiday turkey. Read full review

Elizabeth Weitzman

Nov 1, 2013

Children, of course, won’t notice the political subtext. But do be prepared for them to exit the theater demanding that you make only Tofurkey in the future. Read full review

Liam Lacey

Oct 31, 2013

Well-intended but maladroit, with a clever premise and cute animation that are undermined by the trite sci-fi parody plot and manic, unfunny banter. Read full review

Miriam Bale

Oct 31, 2013

Free Birds is likely to leave audiences fuzzy-headed and vaguely nauseated instead of nourished and satisfied. Read full review

The Playlist Drew Taylor

Oct 30, 2013

The characters are so two-dimensional that a meaningful connection with the material isn't elusive; it's downright impossible. Read full review

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Kiki_Lord

Nov 25, 2021

I don't understand the hate. They are literally going back in the time to the first thanksgiving to take turkey off the menu.

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Chou

Feb 19, 2014

I enjoyed the film a lot, it was a great story and very, very humorous. The characters all have different personalities & I like that. There were fourth-wall moments towards the audience which kind of made the film more like a parody of how a certain action film is supposed to be, it was aI enjoyed the film a lot, it was a great story and very, very humorous. The characters all have different personalities & I like that. There were fourth-wall moments towards the audience which kind of made the film more like a parody of how a certain action film is supposed to be, it was a hilarious moment. I recommend you watch it, because I find the film entertaining and worth the time.… Expand

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TheQuietGamer

Mar 9, 2014

Definitely a weird one, but there's enough humor and entertaining moments here that will make it enjoyable for kids. I can't say too many adults will find it tolerable, but I found it to be fairly entertaining. The voice cast is top-notch with the likes of Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson,Definitely a weird one, but there's enough humor and entertaining moments here that will make it enjoyable for kids. I can't say too many adults will find it tolerable, but I found it to be fairly entertaining. The voice cast is top-notch with the likes of Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson, but the animation is far from impressive. Still it gets the job done. The plot is decent even if it can get a little muddled and there are plenty of laughs here. The theme of the movie is odd but I can still see kids being plenty entertained, and maybe even their parents as well. It's not among the best animated movies out there, but there are still reasons to give it a shot.… Expand

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PAMA

Dec 11, 2016

Although it seldom approaches the inspiration of its plucky and popular premise... Free Birds nevertheless manages to avoid being branded a holiday turkey.

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Pama300

Dec 11, 2016

I wish I could free myself and my memory from this movie. It's not the worst animated movie, but it's bad. The story is a simple our species is being hunted lets fight back, nothing new there. The main protagonist is so boring and even he doesn't sound like he wants to be in the movie. AllI wish I could free myself and my memory from this movie. It's not the worst animated movie, but it's bad. The story is a simple our species is being hunted lets fight back, nothing new there. The main protagonist is so boring and even he doesn't sound like he wants to be in the movie. All the other characters lack the same thing. Plus, there is no real memorable moments in this because most moments lack interest. The animation through is still decent enough to look at. Overall, if you want to watch a thanksgiving film, you might want to skip this one out.… Expand

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eagleeyeviking

Jan 28, 2014

Free Birds has a very intriguing (and weird) premise but executes it very poorly through an unbelievably predictable and unfunny adventure. It isn't a disaster, but it is bad.

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Citizen

May 20, 2014

Stereo typical Racism... And until the very end you think its not so bad... Then a skinny adult yanks a pizza from a little boy pilgrim and calls him "Fatty". Then an Native American dances around with pizza over his penis. Inappropriate to tell youth these are acceptable terms to use onStereo typical Racism... And until the very end you think its not so bad... Then a skinny adult yanks a pizza from a little boy pilgrim and calls him "Fatty". Then an Native American dances around with pizza over his penis. Inappropriate to tell youth these are acceptable terms to use on other people and to make fun of a culture and degrade their integrity with a cartoon mockery of an original American culture. History is horrible and people are mean in real-life.. But this is one of those movies that make it 'okay' for kids to say "It was just a joke!" when it harms other peoples image or emotional well being. A must see to teach your kids how NOT to act.… Expand

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