Review of The Big Year (2011) by Adrian Z — 28 Sep 2012

Mild comedy/drama which revolves around a rather niche topic: birding. Black, Wilson, and Martin are all fine as birders of different backgrounds competing to achieve the record for most birds sighted in a year.

One questions the film's reason-to-be initially, with such a seemingly thin premise, until it gradually reveals itself as a feel good drama about self-realization. Bird lovers should find it a treat; but there is some edutainment value for non-birders, and a long list of lovely locations.