Valiant

2005

FamilyAnimationAdventureComedyWar

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.

"Featherweight Heroes."

Rating

5.5
911 votes

Popularity

2.1217

Origin & Countries

USGB | en | United Kingdom,United States of America

Production

Vanguard Animation,Ealing Studios,UK Film Council,Odyssey Entertainment

Runtime

76 min.

Budget (M$)

61.7 / 35ROI 176%

Status

Released

Release: 3/25/2005

Credits

Valiant

Gary ChapmanDirector

Valiant

Ewan McGregorValiant (voice)

Valiant

Ricky GervaisBugsy (voice)

Valiant

Tim CurryVon Talon (voice)

Valiant

Jim BroadbentSergeant (voice)

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Reviews

r96sk

8/4/2020

7 / 10

Rewatched this as part of my Disney marathon, controversially I guess as is it really a Disney film? I'm gonna count it. <em>'Valiant'</em> is a little hit-and-miss, however I think it just about makes for good viewing. The animation is, honestly, kinda crappy, though there are moments where it does look more than decent. The plot is mostly predictable but I do actually quite like it, as it tells a story about war pigeons from WWII. It is amusing for the majority, even if the characters are strangely overtly horny too much. The strongest part of this film is easily the cast, who are very good. Ricky Gervais (Bugsy) is the best voice on show, he is the ideal actor to play that role. There are many other familiar voices: Ewan McGregor (Valiant), John Cleese (Mercury), Jim Broadbent (Monty), Hugh Laurie (Gutsy) and Tim Curry (Von Talon); as well as one or two others. McGregor is largely positive, even if he does get a tad too sappy in parts. I can see why this splits opinion, I truly can. However, it entertained me just enough and it isn't one I mind rewatching to be frank.

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