THE BIG YEAR (Theatrical Release USA 2011)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì 

The Big Year—Steve Martin, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson—sparks interest in birding and serves its fair share of comedy. The movie works on a lower-key entertainment level as it uses a straightforward, more linear approach to storytelling. It deserves its watch. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia 

Storyline 

Birders compete for the best birder annual award. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director David Frankel for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Karen Rosenfelt, Stuart Cornfeld, and Curtis Hanson for making the film possible. Characters/cast include: Stu Preissler (Steve Martin), Brad Harris (Jack Black), Kenny Bostick (Owen Wilson), Ellie (Rashida Jones), Annie Auklet (Anjelica Huston), Crane (Jim Parsons), Jessica Bostick (JoBeth Williams), Raymond Harris (Brian Dennehy), Brenda Harris (Dianne Wiest), Bill Clemont (Anthony Anderson), Phil (Tim Blake Nelson), Barry Loomis (Joel McHale), Colin Debs (Calum Worthy), Nurse Katie (Veena Sood), Gil Gordon (Corbin Bernsen), Vicki (Stacey Scowley), Darren (Jesse Moss), and Jim Gittelson (Kevin Pollak). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie bases itself partially on true events. 

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Ben Meyers