Valiant (2005) movie poster

Valiant (2005)

"Featherweight Heroes."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 64%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 38% (RT: 32%, MC: 45) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
FamilyAnimationAdventureComedyWar

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Director
Gary Chapman
Runtime
1h 16m
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.6/10 (954 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
32%
Metacritic
45
Cast
Ewan McGregor as Valiant (voice)
Ricky Gervais as Bugsy (voice)
Tim Curry as Von Talon (voice)
Jim Broadbent as Sergeant (voice)
Hugh Laurie as Gutsy (voice)
John Cleese as Mercury (voice)
John Hurt as Felix (voice)
Pip Torrens as Lofty (voice)
It's divisive. Only 64% of audiences liked it based on 954 votes. Critics scored it lower at 38%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Set in 1944, Valiant is a woodland pigeon who wants to become a great hero someday. When he hears they are hiring recruits for the Royal Homing Pigeon Service, he immediately sets out for London. On the way, he meets a smelly but friendly pigeon named Bugsy, who joins him, mainly to get away from clients he cheated in a game of find-the pebble, and helps him sign up for the war. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated family films of 2005 among dedicated fans.
  • Ewan McGregor spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • The iconic poster for Valiant was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Valiant is a 2005 family, animation, adventure film directed by Gary Chapman. Set in 1944, Valiant is a woodland pigeon who wants to become a great hero someday. When he hears they are hiring recruits for the Royal Homing Pigeon Service, he immediately sets out for London.

On the way, he meets a smelly but friendly pigeon named Bugsy, who joins him, mainly to get away from clients he cheated in a game of find-the pebble, and helps him sign up for the war. The film has been rated by 954 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a family film, Valiant 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. Valiant (2005) 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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