Waste of time

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

Great movie! If you want to be entertained and have a few good laughs, see this movie. The music is also very good,

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

Why this got such an average/mediocre rap is beyond me. The metascore criticisms don't even seem to apply to this film. I think it's just pseudo-intellectual snobbism, because trust me, this isn't just a 'fun ride' that's slightly underrated.It's no masterpiece, but it's all of the following indeed: it's highly original, and for such a quickly understood narrative, it doesn't linger...at all. And you've got to salute that outstanding quality from the film makers, that such an obvious narrative doesn't produce a cheesy mainstream comedy that drags on and on and on...It's funny. Well constructed. It's actually fairly insightful and though not a bird-watcher myself, is more genuine than you'd think glancing at the cast.And to add to that: it's got a worthy moral in the end, and it's pretty darn good, not to mention absolutely essential and a relief to witness in a world where only competitiveness matters and all anyone cares about anymore is just, the money.No I'm tellin' ya... this is a pretty good, solid throughout unit. Check it out, you'll be pleased with the result, it's quality.8/10.

A long lasting work, filled with triumphant moments, making me instantly buy in to this bird watching obsession, and quest for inner peace. The acting in this film is solid from top to bottom and I have no idea why it hasn't won a ton more awards and critical acclaim. Actually, maybe it is because it isn't a flashy ADD friendly production. Rather, it requires an appreciation for plot value and character development. What makes this movie so gripping is the fact that it somehow conveys the greatest lesson in life, doing what you are compelled and driven to do, and do it at all costs, without hesitation! See this movie!

This is not a comedy, but it doesn't mean its not a good movie. Its quite a shame that this is classified as a comedy when its clearly not, its not even about the birds.This is a film about relationships, and how those relationships are affected during this time of the big year, Its a very light hearted film with a dramatic undertone.Its teaches us about life, and that it's a journey, not a competition. It shows the sacrifices people can make to achieve their dreams & the journey of these three men that find more than just birds on this adventure.Some beautiful landscapes throughout this movie and beautiful birds... this is worth a watch but take it as it is. and not a laugh out loud comedy 7/10.

Chico California's 2013 Snow Goose Festival featured the movie, "The Big Year". It was adapted from a true story of three guys traveling around the world to find as many species of birds as possible. The real-life person who inspired the movie, Greg Miller, was the festival's keynote speaker. The movie is touted by environmental groups around the country as a great inspiration for the out-of-doors--a truly environmental film. Yet the name of the movie could just as well been "The Big Pollution Year". My calculations is the three of them spewed 180 tons of carbon into the atmosphere racing from one place on the globe to another in their vanity filled quest to beat a record. Yet, if anyone at the festival would have challenged Greg Miller on this account, I think that individual would have been scorned by others in the room. It is interesting how our addiction to carbon-based fuel has become so much a part of our culture that its impacts can be overlooked even by those who profess to protect the environment.