Racing with the Moon
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The movie is about two friends from South Philadelphia. One of them, Al, played by Nicolas Cage, is a slick romeo with a lot of self-confidence and a way with the women. The other, nicknamed Birdy (Matthew Modine), is goofy, withdrawn, and absolutely fascinated with birds. As kids, they are inseparable friends.
Brilliant story of friendship, and a journey into madness. Megabuck 21 March 2001. Birdy is a difficult film to describe. It's about the developing friendship between Al (Nick Cage) and Birdy (Matthew Modine), but it's also about a descent into madness, and the lengths to which Al goes for his friend.
84% Tomatometer 44 Reviews 83% Audience Score 5,000+ Ratings Birdy returns from the Vietnam War scarred from the horrific experiences of battle. He is so damaged by what he saw that he has shut...
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Dec 21, 1984 · Birdy (1984) - IMDb. Cast & crew. User reviews. Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. Birdy. 1984. R. 2h. IMDb RATING. 7.2 /10. 25K. YOUR RATING. Rate. POPULARITY. 4,409. 451. Play trailer 2:36. 1 Video. 99+ Photos. Drama War. After two friends return home from the Vietnam War one becomes mentally unstable and obsesses with becoming a bird. Director.
The film received mostly positive reviews, and has an approval rating of 83% at Rotten Tomatoes. Birdy was chosen by the National Board of Review as one of the Top Ten Films of 1984, and won the Grand Prix Spécial du Jury prize at the 1985 Cannes Film Festival.
Birdy Reviews. Despite the film's heavily symbolic tone, little is revealed about either of the characters or indeed the Vietnam War. Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Dec 16, 2023. Far...
Recent reviews. I can handle the truth. Two young men are seriously affected by the Vietnam War. One of them has always been obsessed with birds - but now believes he really is a bird, and has been sent to a mental hospital.
