A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence

Magnolia Pictures | Release Date: June 3, 2015

6.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 45 Ratings

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jppl1999Jul 15, 2015

Different. Funny in a certain level; not the events that occur inside it but the movie itself. It is definitely not for all the public but at least is worth a try because of what it tries to represent: human nature, by focusing on theDifferent. Funny in a certain level; not the events that occur inside it but the movie itself. It is definitely not for all the public but at least is worth a try because of what it tries to represent: human nature, by focusing on the behavior and how melancholically each subject interacts with the humans around him/her.

I repeat, it is not a movie for everyone; it is just dry.… Expand

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Raven25Aug 19, 2015

The reason this movie has been reviewed so highly by critics is because it criticizes the capitalist economic system and it does so with taste and grace. It is not really a comedy, just a dark satire of the issue. The movie is well done, butThe reason this movie has been reviewed so highly by critics is because it criticizes the capitalist economic system and it does so with taste and grace. It is not really a comedy, just a dark satire of the issue. The movie is well done, but ultimately unoriginal. It rehashes socialist rhetoric that is getting onto one hundred years old (but it does it well). The criticisms are valid and true but unfortunately as with all socialist rhetoric, it proposes no alternatives. I find it ironic that only a few decades after the collapse of the Soviet Union, a communist country, the same grey and drab imagery full of emptiness and suffering is being used to criticize capitalism in this movie.

If you're already a socialist or feel like having that political agenda shoved down your throat for one hour and forty minutes, go for your life. Otherwise, just watch some of the funnier bits on youtube.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetNov 25, 2021

First off, I hadn't realised this is apparently the 3rd in a trilogy of films, which is the first thing we learn via text on screen at the start of the film.
The people depicted all appear literally bright white, as if ghostly figures. It isFirst off, I hadn't realised this is apparently the 3rd in a trilogy of films, which is the first thing we learn via text on screen at the start of the film.
The people depicted all appear literally bright white, as if ghostly figures. It is quite quirky and a bit surreal. The surroundings depicted appear somewhat cartoonish at times, although I'm not sure I can explain why. Something about it makes it seem as if we're witnessing a dream. The comedy present is very much dark comedy but I did find myself laughing at times. It is somewhat bleak in tone but it also features some rousing musical numbers and I found myself quite enjoying it, as I wasn't sure what to expect next, given its quirkiness. It is very bizarre and I feel it contains a number of allegories. Its hard to describe this film otherwise, although it moves at a plodding pace, so if you like fast paced films then this won't be for you. It is very much observational based. I should say that it turns darker and more sombre towards the end.

Would I recommend it? yes I would, if your looking for something different and not full of cliches and especially if you like world cinema, then this may interest you.… Expand

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