ridiculous rating

It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.

This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows

Three men pursue the Birder of the Year title: Kenny Bostick, Stu Preissler and Brad Harris, who narrates the story. Life gets in the way: Bostick's wife wants a baby, Stu's firm needs him for sensitive negotiations, and Brad, divorced and underemployed at 36, has an encouraging mom and a disapproving dad. They criss-cross the continent, follow migration patterns, and head for storms that force birds to ground. The Big Year is a film that elevates mostly from Owen Wilson, Steve Martin and Jack Black's involvement but it's also a very good comedy with some heartful moments and a terrific cast in general that fans of the 3 actors but people who want to see a comedy in general will enjoy. (A+)

I'm convinced that anyone reviewing this movie poorly just hates being happy after watching a movie. Sure, it's not exactly the type of movie you'd see win an Oscar, but I prefer to watch movies that leave me feeling good! There are so many times the plot could take a turn for the worse, so it still manages to keep you on your toes, but you're always pleasantly surprised that it remains lighthearted. Bonus - you don't need to know a thing about birding to enjoy this relaxed, joyful comedy! Watch this movie and be happy!

1st bird watching is an old term and most birders dislike the term because birding requires hard work.The good birders are hikers up to 5 hrs a day and to photograph them requires years of skill building.Many hunters who switched to birder will tell you photographing them is more skillful then hunting...Birderng should be bird hunting you just don't kill it when you find it.This move was clearly written by birders or know birders because everything avid birders experience is in the movie.They miss a few points like bug bites(it was mentioned) and birders do enjoy the scenery and often relax and take it in...This is a funny movie but you really have yo know birders to fully enjoy it if you do the movie is hysterical...

I should start that this may contain a few minor spoilers...Fantastic! Enjoyed this movie much more than I thought I would, given it was about bird watching. I watched because I absolutely love Steve Martin, he could make any movie likable. In fact, between the entire cast- Jack Black, Owen Wilson and Steve Martin- they could make even a rubbish story line enjoyable to watch. Only it isn't a rubbish story line, far from it. Each character has their own personal background and story line to move forward with. I just love that it is based on a true story, or at least people who are real, with "a few facts changed," or so it states at the beginning of the movie.They really kept the bird theme going in this movie, between Harris's ring tone on his phone and some of the songs used in between. This movie made bird watching look quite inspiring and really gave a taste of what these bird watchers endure and how they feel doing it. I had no idea it was like that. Amazing! I love how they highlighted the different species of birds. I loved the owl scene with Harris and his dad in the snow.The end is absolute perfection. I nearly cried it was so meaningful. Not often that happens for me, if ever! I love that no one died (for a change!) and even Bostwick had a closure that he deserved, but still showed a likable character in the end.Brilliant performances from each of the actors, but I wouldn't expect anything less from this cast! Will definitely be watching this again.