Paulie (1998) movie poster

Paulie (1998)

"The bird is the word"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 61%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 61% (RT: 61%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaComedyFamilyAdventure

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Director
John Roberts
Runtime
1h 31m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (516 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
61%
Cast
Tony Shalhoub as Misha Vilyenkov
Cheech Marin as Ignacio
Bruce Davison as Dr. Reingold
Trini Alvarado as Adult Marie Alweather
Jay Mohr as Benny / Paulie (voice)
Buddy Hackett as Artie
Hallie Eisenberg as Marie Alweather
It's divisive. Only 61% of audiences liked it based on 516 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 61%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • John Roberts cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The initial cut of Paulie was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Gena Rowlands spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Paulie is a 1998 drama, comedy, family film directed by John Roberts. 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. The film has been rated by 516 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Paulie delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Paulie (1998) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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