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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 4.00 out of 4 stars for filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
Hitchcock aimed to do for avians in The Birds what he did for showers in Psycho, and by and large he succeeded. The Birds is roughly hewn by comparison to Hitch's more deftly plotted films -- it's much closer to a monster movie than a psychological ...read the complete Birds movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Richard A. ZwellingRichard A. Zwelling
There are plot pointsdiscussed before this, but I don't feel that knowing about themdetracts from the experience... ...read the complete Birds movie review at Richard A. Zwelling
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for ToxicUniverse.com (Jeremiah Kipp)ToxicUniverse.com (Jeremiah Kipp)
The birds themselves do not look particularly natural in the extensive chase sequences, nor do they seem to make that scary a foe at times they don't seem to do anything other than nip and peck. ...read the complete Birds movie review at ToxicUniverse.com (Jeremiah Kipp)
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Bloody-DistgustingBloody-Distgusting
What Hitchcock created with his film is what horror movie directors tried recreating for years to come. Most take simple creatures and try to make them deadly, but end up making them bigger or smarter. ...read the complete Birds movie review at Bloody-Distgusting
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for MovieFreak.com (Keith Helinski)MovieFreak.com (Keith Helinski)
The Birds is just a tad bit corny and out-of-date. I remember seeing it in 9th grade English and everyone laughed at how silly it was. ...read the complete Birds movie review at MovieFreak.com (Keith Helinski)
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
The Birds is one of the best "creature features" ever made, possibly only rivaled by Jaws for best ever, though the latter does owe a debt of style to this film. Though not entirely realistic, the visual effects are still reasonably workable even by today ...read the complete Birds movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Movie Gazette (Gary Panton)Movie Gazette (Gary Panton)
It's still a cracking horror flick, with some superb moments. ...read the complete Birds movie review at Movie Gazette (Gary Panton)
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 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 3.20 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 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 3.00 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 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 2.75 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 2.72 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
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.49 out of 4 stars for The Terror TrapThe Terror Trap
There is a psychological terror about The Birds which I like very much. After the carnage begins, you're on edge even when nothing is happening. ...read the complete Birds movie review at The Terror Trap
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.49 out of 4 stars for Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)
This masterpiece is one of Hitchcock's purest forays into cinema; it's such a complete piece that it even gets by with two mediocre actors ...read the complete Birds movie review at Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.49 out of 4 stars for DVD JournalDVD Journal
The Birds isn't merely a spectacle of savage bird attacks, but instead it is a small story about a few people and how those people interact in the midst of an incomprehensible crisis. ...read the complete Birds movie review at DVD Journal
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.46 out of 4 stars for Reel.com DVD review (Pam Grady)Reel.com DVD review (Pam Grady)
For Hitchcock fans old or new, this collector's edition DVD will quickly wing its way into the heart. ...read the complete Birds movie review at Reel.com DVD review (Pam Grady)
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.44 out of 4 stars for The Greatest Films (Tim Dirks)The Greatest Films (Tim Dirks)
Curiously, the first attack has symbolic phallic undertones - it occurs when the man and woman approach toward each other outside the restaurant in the coastal town. ...read the complete Birds movie review at The Greatest Films (Tim Dirks)
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.24 out of 4 stars for culturevulture.net, Choices for the Cognoscenti culturevulture.net, Choices for the Cognoscenti
The Birds, and it arguably represents his purest cinematic achievement. ...read the complete Birds movie review at culturevulture.net, Choices for the Cognoscenti
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.04 out of 4 stars for filmsgraded.com (Brian Koller)filmsgraded.com (Brian Koller)
The Birds is not a masterwork, unlike Psycho. By horror film standards, however, it is a good movie. ...read the complete Birds movie review at filmsgraded.com (Brian Koller)
Birds, The (1963) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for SF, Horror and Fantasy Film ReviewSF, Horror and Fantasy Film Review
The 1960s were one of cinema's most interesting decades. They were a decade where directors, most particularly in France, were experimentingwith and breaking down classical expectations of generic forms. ...read the complete Birds movie review at SF, Horror and Fantasy Film Review
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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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