Great visuals, story delivers no surprises

Film Perfection

A Surprisingly Unforgettable Movie!

Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

In this day and age of fast paced, overstylished movies, comes this tale of a chef and his close friend, who tries to save his buddies deserted restaurant, by inventing the sighting of a near extinct duck near the location to attract customers.While this is going on, there is still time left to work on a recreational submarine, in a basement which is filled with cocaine and the most strange flat lamps.Hurt is acting his guts out as the clumsy, near nerve wrecked chef who's lost in an absurd world. And there is romance too.Well, it's a long time ago I didn't see a movie which reminded me of another one, and this alone is quite an accomplishment. A lovely little movie, quite serene and if you ask me highly underrated pearl of creative cinema.

very enjoyable film, although one has to detach one's brain to enjoy the ending. Hurt and Parker are terrific, especially the latter. I can see why some have likened this film to _Waking Ned Devine_; however, the village as a whole plays a key role in _Waking Ned Devine_, while _Rare Birds_ is essentially individualistic. Still -- the tin whistles, desolate North Atlantic landscapes, funky characters and bizarre plot lines tie these films together. If you like one, you'll like the other. I rated _Waking Ned Devine_ a 9, I think; _Rare Birds_ gets an 8 from me.

Great, lighthearted entertainment, though I can imagine this kind of film might not appeal to a broad audience. Nicely set on the rugged and superbly beautiful shores of Newfoundland, one of Canada's best kept secrets. Molly Parker adds just the right amount of sizzle in contrast to Willliam Hurt's stiffness. A kitchen to die for. Great 'couple' film on a rainy, autumn weekend...

William Hurt played his part with a befuddled care that may not have been obvious. The solid cast of Canadians and the island itself round out this quirky tale. Rare Birds is similar in theme to Saving Grace.For those who smacked The Shipping News, pray that Randon Passage comes back to tv.