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Movie critics combined give Birds, The (1963) a score of 2.9443 out of 4
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Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 3.45 out of 4 stars for filmcritic.comfilmcritic.com
The Birds is most notable though for turning something completely harmless into an incredible menace -- all with absolutely no explanation. ...read the complete Birds movie review at filmcritic.com
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for efilmcritic.com (Charles Tatum)efilmcritic.com (Charles Tatum)
The interior scenes with back screening, and the poor special effects ruin what should have been a good film. ...read the complete Birds movie review at efilmcritic.com (Charles Tatum)
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Netflix (James Rocchi)Netflix (James Rocchi)
Hitchcock creature-feature gets off the ground but never soars. ...read the complete Birds movie review at Netflix (James Rocchi)
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for DVDTown.com (John J. Puccio)DVDTown.com (John J. Puccio)
What starts out as a kind of low-key screwball comedy ends up as an effective, fright-filled horror flick. ...read the complete Birds movie review at DVDTown.com (John J. Puccio)
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for New York Times (Bosley Crowther)New York Times (Bosley Crowther)
Mr. Hitchcock and his associates have constructed a horror film that should raise the hackles of the most courageous and put goose-pimples on the toughest hide. ...read the complete Birds movie review at New York Times (Bosley Crowther)
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Cinescape (--)Cinescape (--)
Alfred Hitchcock's apocalyptic film may have established a plot structure that's been borrowed often since: take some characters, set up some dramatic conflict, start to work them out. ...read the complete Birds movie review at Cinescape (--)
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for DVD Review e-zineDVD Review e-zine
This is a beautiful release that should find a place in every DVD collector's library. ...read the complete Birds movie review at DVD Review e-zine
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.95 out of 4 stars for DVD Verdict (Sean McGinnis)DVD Verdict (Sean McGinnis)
If you are a Hitchcock fan, the you've probably already pre-ordered this disc. Rest assured your money is well spent. ...read the complete Birds movie review at DVD Verdict (Sean McGinnis)
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.88 out of 4 stars for JackassCritics.com (Grim Ringler)JackassCritics.com (Grim Ringler)
As a film this is a wonderful ride, and as a horror film, it's as creepy and well made as any of the classics. A must see for film fans and Hitch lovers alike. ...read the complete Birds movie review at JackassCritics.com (Grim Ringler)
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.87 out of 4 stars for The Cold SpotThe Cold Spot
The Birds is a very good movie, intelligently written and featuring excellent, thoughtful directing from Alfred Hitchcock. ...read the complete Birds movie review at The Cold Spot
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.86 out of 4 stars for digitallyOBSESSED.com (Jon Danziger)digitallyOBSESSED.com (Jon Danziger)
The birds' attacks, though, are pretty horrific and grisly, even by today's gory standards. ...read the complete Birds movie review at digitallyOBSESSED.com (Jon Danziger)
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.82 out of 4 stars for At-A-Glance Film ReviewsAt-A-Glance Film Reviews
That the film doesn't even attempt to explain the rationale behind the birds' aggression is to its credit. ...read the complete Birds movie review at At-A-Glance Film Reviews
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.79 out of 4 stars for Salon (Charles Taylor)Salon (Charles Taylor)
Hitchcock leaves us teetering on the edge of the abyss and then returns us to our everyday life. ...read the complete Birds movie review at Salon (Charles Taylor)
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.79 out of 4 stars for Not Coming to a Theater Near You (Matt Bailey)Not Coming to a Theater Near You (Matt Bailey)
It is still one of Hitchcock's most popular and most highly regarded films, and just about everybody still gets a little freaked out when passing a large group of idle birds. ...read the complete Birds movie review at Not Coming to a Theater Near You (Matt Bailey)
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.78 out of 4 stars for DVD Town (John J. Puccio)DVD Town (John J. Puccio)
The results withstand the test of time and continue to look convincing today. ...read the complete Birds movie review at DVD Town (John J. Puccio)
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.77 out of 4 stars for FilmHead.com - Video PickFilmHead.com - Video Pick
A must-see for any Hitchcock fan. ...read the complete Birds movie review at FilmHead.com - Video Pick
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.76 out of 4 stars for MovieEye.com (David Litton)MovieEye.com (David Litton)
"The Birds" can be a tough pill to swallow on occasion if you prefer your Hitchcock a certain way, but those with an open mind and a taste for the unknown will surely fly high on the wings of this supreme flick. ...read the complete Birds movie review at MovieEye.com (David Litton)
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for DVD MovieGuideDVD MovieGuide
Alfred Hitchcock demonstrates what we all know: icily beautiful blondes are the root of all evil. Whether they stimulate madness in a poor innocent innkeeper ala Psycho or drive some miserable schlub to the point of obsession in Vertigo, they're always ...read the complete Birds movie review at DVD MovieGuide
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Apollo Guide (Brian Webster)Apollo Guide (Brian Webster)
Unlike many other Alfred Hitchcock films, The Birds doesn't feature a strong male lead and almost ornamental female characters. ...read the complete Birds movie review at Apollo Guide (Brian Webster)
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for DVD TimesDVD Times
The Birds is a remarkably open text and it positively invited theoretical readings. ...read the complete Birds movie review at DVD Times
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.72 out of 4 stars for IndependentCritics.com (Jacob Hall)IndependentCritics.com (Jacob Hall)
Another Hitchcock masterpiece! ...read the complete Birds movie review at IndependentCritics.com (Jacob Hall)
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.72 out of 4 stars for DVD Cult ReviewDVD Cult Review
It's just a cunning horror film and a decent love story, with some nice humorous moments. ...read the complete Birds movie review at DVD Cult Review
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.69 out of 4 stars for 411Mania.com (Dunn)411Mania.com (Dunn)
It's a masterpiece of pacing, suspense, and terror, but don't be afraid to enjoy it on a sub textual level as well. ...read the complete Birds movie review at 411Mania.com (Dunn)
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.69 out of 4 stars for MediaScreen.comMediaScreen.com
"The Birds" is by far the most technically challenging film in Hitchcock's canon. ...read the complete Birds movie review at MediaScreen.com
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.67 out of 4 stars for Classic-Horror.comClassic-Horror.com
All effects shots are fake looking, really, but ultimately, we're consuming theater, and we have to bring our imaginations along, as well, as we do in The Birds. ...read the complete Birds movie review at Classic-Horror.com
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.64 out of 4 stars for Stockholm Film Review : The BirdsStockholm Film Review : The Birds
The Birds with state-of-the-art special effects and strong leading roles, instead of messing around with a masterpiece such as Psycho, he might have actually done something useful. ...read the complete Birds movie review at Stockholm Film Review : The Birds
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.61 out of 4 stars for www.that-movie-site.com www.that-movie-site.com
The Birds has such meticulous direction constructing an atmosphere that never makes it seem odd that such small, harmless looking creatures could unleash such terror. ...read the complete Birds movie review at www.that-movie-site.com
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Birds, The (1963) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
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Birds, The (1963) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
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