Paulie (1998) – A heartwarming and hilarious family adventure about a talking parrot on an epic journey home. Paulie is a blue-crowned conure with extraordinary intelligence and the ability to speak, but he's also a bit of a troublemaker. Separated from his beloved owner, a young girl named Marie (Hallie Kate Eisenberg) who had a stutter, Paulie finds himself bounced from owner to owner across the country. Along the way, he befriends a kind-hearted janitor named Misha (Jay Mohr) and an elderly Russian immigrant (Gena Rowlands), as he recounts the story of his life and his quest to be reunited with Marie. Narrated with wit, charm, and a surprising amount of heart, this film reminds us that home is where the heart is.
🔹 Starring: Gena Rowlands, Jay Mohr, Tony Shalhoub, Cheech Marin, Hallie Kate Eisenberg, Bruce Dern, Trini Alvarado, Matt Craven, Bud Cort (voice of Paulie)
🔹 Director: John Roberts
🔹 Writers: Laurie Craig, Charlie R. Mitchell
🔹 Genre: Family, Adventure, Comedy
🔹 Music: John Debney (The Passion of the Christ, Elf, The Princess Diaries)
🔹 Distributor: DreamWorks Pictures
🔹 Release Year: 1998
🔹 Runtime: 91 minutes
🔹 Box Office: $26.9 million (domestic)
💬 Why Watch?
✓ A charming and surprisingly emotional talking animal film that appeals to all ages.
✓ A stellar voice performance from Bud Cort as Paulie.
✓ The screenplay was the first script ever written by a married couple for DreamWorks, launched through a unique contest.
✓ Features a memorable supporting cast including Cheech Marin as a blind man who helps Paulie rediscover hope.
✓ A touching story about perseverance, friendship, and the bonds that transcend time and distance.
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