Paulie, an intelligent parrot who actually talks, relates the story of his struggle to a Russian immigrant who works as a janitor at the research institute where he is housed and neglected. Paulies story begins many years earlier when he is given as a gift to a little girl who stutters. Eventually, he teaches the girl to speak correctly but is taken away by her father because he believes the girl cannot distinguish fantasy from reality because she believes the bird can talk. ... (Full plot summary below)
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Paulie, an intelligent parrot who actually talks, relates the story of his struggle to a Russian immigrant who works as a janitor at the research institute where he is housed and neglected. Paulies story begins many years earlier when he is given as a gift to a little girl who stutters. Eventually, he teaches the girl to speak correctly but is taken away by her father because he believes the girl cannot distinguish fantasy from reality because she believes the bird can talk. Paulie goes through a series of adventures with a pawn shop owner, an ageing widow, a Mexican-American troubadour and a would be thief before being taken to the institute where he now lives.
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| TV GuideMaitland McDonaghThe story is rooted in real feelings and relationships, and parents will find as much to enjoy as children. |
| Flick FilosopherMaryAnn JohansonPretend you're renting it for a kid and go get it. |
| San Francisco ExaminerWalter V. AddiegoDirector John Roberts is abetted by some good acting, particularly from the always outstanding Rowlands. |
| Deseret News (Salt Lake City)Jeff ViceThis live-action comedy has its faults (in particular, a couple of out-of-place flatulence jokes), but it's also more clever and kind-hearted than you might expect. |
| Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)Jeffrey WesthoffPaulie isn't a complicated film, but it is heartfelt. And for a change, parents in the theater won't feel embarrassed by the things their children are laughing at. |
| Cincinnati EnquirerMargaret A. McGurkIt features smart, emotional storytelling, skillful filmmaking and solid, yuk-worthy jokes. |
| Common Sense MediaTracy MooreTalking bird on a coming-of-age journey with some peril. |
| CompuserveHarvey S. KartenGiven the merits of the production, which is debut-directed by John Roberts from a script by Laurie Craig, this bird deserves to fly. |
| rec.arts.movies.reviewsScott RenshawHow nice to find a fun bit of entertainment. |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertThe film is aimed at children, I suppose, although I don't think they'll like Paulie all that much. I didn't. |
