The Angry Birds Movie

The Angry Birds Movie
Name	The Angry Birds Movie
Director	Clay Kaytis and Fergal Reilly
Producer	John Cohen and Catherine Winder
Writer	Jon Vitti
Starring	Jason Sudeikis and Josh Gad
Music	Heitor Pereira
Studio	Rovio Entertainment and Sony Pictures Imageworks
Distributor	Columbia Pictures

The Angry Birds Movie is a 2016 computer-animated comedy film based on the popular mobile game of the same name by Rovio Entertainment. The film features the voice talents of Jason Sudeikis as Red, Josh Gad as Chuck, and Danny McBride as Bomb, and was produced by John Cohen and Catherine Winder. The movie was released by Columbia Pictures and was a commercial success, grossing over $347 million worldwide, surpassing the box office performance of other animated films like Zootopia and Kung Fu Panda 3. The film's success can be attributed to the popularity of the Angry Birds game, which was created by Mikael Hed and Peter Vesterbacka and has been downloaded over 3 billion times, making it one of the most downloaded mobile games of all time, alongside Candy Crush Saga and Fruit Ninja.

Production

The production of the film began in 2013, with Clay Kaytis and Fergal Reilly directing the movie, and Jon Vitti writing the screenplay. The film was produced by Rovio Entertainment and Sony Pictures Imageworks, with John Cohen and Catherine Winder serving as producers. The movie features the voice talents of Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, and Bill Hader, among others. The film's music was composed by Heitor Pereira, who has also worked on other animated films like Despicable Me and The Smurfs. The production team also included Pete Oswald as the production designer, and Michelle Murdocca as the editor, who has worked on films like Hotel Transylvania and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.

Plot

The movie follows the story of Red, a bird who lives on Bird Island with his friends Chuck and Bomb. The birds are visited by a group of pigs, led by Leonard, who are from Pig Island. The pigs are initially friendly, but it is soon revealed that they have ulterior motives, and the birds must work together to stop them. Along the way, Red meets Mighty Eagle, a legendary bird who is revered by the birds on Bird Island. The movie features many references to the Angry Birds game, including the use of slingshots and birds with unique abilities. The plot is also similar to other animated films like The Lego Movie and Big Hero 6, which feature a group of heroes working together to save their city.

Characters

The movie features a cast of characters from the Angry Birds game, including Red, Chuck, and Bomb. The characters were voiced by Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, and Danny McBride, respectively. The movie also features Maya Rudolph as Matilda, a bird who runs a anger management class, and Bill Hader as Leonard, the leader of the pigs. The characters are similar to those in other animated films like The Muppets and Sesame Street, which feature a cast of lovable and quirky characters. The movie also features Peter Dinklage as Mighty Eagle, a legendary bird who is revered by the birds on Bird Island, and Tony Hale as Ross, Cyrus, and Mime Bird, a group of birds who are part of the Angry Birds community.

Release

The movie was released on May 20, 2016, by Columbia Pictures. The film was released in 3D and IMAX 3D formats, and was accompanied by a video game of the same name, which was developed by Rovio Entertainment and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The movie was a commercial success, grossing over $347 million worldwide, and received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the film's humor and animation. The movie's success can be attributed to the popularity of the Angry Birds game, which has been downloaded over 3 billion times, making it one of the most downloaded mobile games of all time, alongside Candy Crush Saga and Fruit Ninja. The movie's release was also accompanied by a marketing campaign, which included partnerships with McDonald's and Toys "R" Us, among other companies.

Reception

The movie received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the film's humor and animation. The movie holds a Rotten Tomatoes score of 73%, based on 174 reviews, with an average rating of 6.4/10. The movie also holds a Metacritic score of 63, based on 34 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". The movie was also a commercial success, grossing over $347 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing films of 2016, alongside Captain America: Civil War and Finding Dory. The movie's success can be attributed to the popularity of the Angry Birds game, which has been downloaded over 3 billion times, making it one of the most downloaded mobile games of all time, alongside Candy Crush Saga and Fruit Ninja. The movie's reception was also influenced by the success of other animated films like Zootopia and Kung Fu Panda 3, which were released in the same year.

Sequel

A sequel to the movie, titled The Angry Birds Movie 2, was released on August 14, 2019. The movie was directed by Thurop Van Orman and John Rice, and features the return of Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, and Danny McBride as the voices of Red, Chuck, and Bomb, respectively. The movie also features new characters, including Zeta, a bird who is the leader of a group of eagles from Eagle Island. The movie follows the story of Red and his friends as they team up with the eagles to stop a new threat to Bird Island. The sequel was also a commercial success, grossing over $152 million worldwide, and received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the film's humor and animation. The movie's success can be attributed to the popularity of the Angry Birds game, which has been downloaded over 3 billion times, making it one of the most downloaded mobile games of all time, alongside Candy Crush Saga and Fruit Ninja.

Category:Computer-animated films Category:2016 films