Valiant
Set in 1944, Valiant is a woodland pigeon who wants to become a great hero someday. When he hears they are hiring recruits for the Royal Homing Pigeon Service, he immediately sets out for London. On the way, he meets a smelly but friendly pigeon named Bugsy, who joins him, mainly to get away from clients he cheated in a game of find-the pebble, and helps him sign up for the war.
Critics Sentiment
Valiant flies to London pursued by Von Talon in aerial chase
General Von Talon and falcon minions torture captured Mercury for information
The film recovers from its weakest point during the torture scenes to peak with the thrilling Von Talon chase sequence, rising 3.0 points.
Valiant struggles with formulaic plotting and crude humor in its first half, with critics consistently noting thin characterization and repetitive gags. The film finds its footing in the final act, particularly during the acclaimed aerial chase sequence that showcases the animation at its best. While never rising above mediocrity overall, the strong voice cast led by Tim Curry and Ricky Gervais prevents it from being a complete failure.
Full cast
Ewan McGregor
Valiant (voice)
Ricky Gervais
Bugsy (voice)
Tim Curry
Von Talon (voice)
Jim Broadbent
Sergeant (voice)
Hugh Laurie
Gutsy (voice)
John Cleese
Mercury (voice)
John Hurt
Felix (voice)
Pip Torrens
Lofty (voice)
Rik Mayall
Cufflingk (voice)
Olivia Williams
Victoria (voice)
Jonathan Ross
Big Thug (voice)
Brian Lonsdale
Toughwood (voice)
Dan Roberts
Tailfeather (voice)
Michael Schlingmann
Underlingk (voice)
Sharon Horgan
Charles De Girl (voice)
Annette Badland
Elsa (voice)
Michael Jenn
Messenger Pigeon (voice)
Heidi Fecht
Saucy Pigeon (voice)
Robert Lence
'Tweet' Pigeon (voice)
Crew
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