Catherine Called Birdy

Amazon Studios | Release Date: September 23, 2022

6.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 21 Ratings

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mishymOct 16, 2022

An absolute joy to watch. Lena Dunham has written and directed her best film yet. The actors are fantastic. If you dont smile while and after film there is something wrong with you.

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j1trainOct 11, 2022

Perfectly cast and confident. An absolute delight. Say what you will about Lena Dunham, but her talent as a writer-director is indisputable.

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bertobellamyOct 18, 2022

A cute period film with a huge heart. Bella Ramsey shines as a medieval girl trying to find her place in a world that only offers her a life as a wife. Wish we could've followed some of the subplots presented here, but overall it's a funnyA cute period film with a huge heart. Bella Ramsey shines as a medieval girl trying to find her place in a world that only offers her a life as a wife. Wish we could've followed some of the subplots presented here, but overall it's a funny coming-of-age story.… Expand

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alejandro970Oct 30, 2022

As a comedy of the adolescent genre, its British origin and humor give it a certain freshness, about a teenager who wants to change her destiny, in the medieval era. It's not bad at all, quite the opposite. Except not everyone identifies with gender.

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timoniOct 23, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Watched last night and still thinking about it. Genuinely touched by this movie. Main actress was incredible, and growing up conservative Christian on a farm in the Midwest I really felt they nailed the helpless and boredom when your world is small. Some amazing scenes, like when the uncle falls asleep next to Birdy. Relationship between the parents was lovely. Fun to see people being so human in this context. Recommend.… Expand

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TVJerryDec 15, 2022

Lena Dunham wrote and directed this Medieval comedy about a young women who resists her father's attempts to marry her off. Birdy is more typical of a Dunham's heroine than a historically accurate character. Bella Ramsey plays her as spiritedLena Dunham wrote and directed this Medieval comedy about a young women who resists her father's attempts to marry her off. Birdy is more typical of a Dunham's heroine than a historically accurate character. Bella Ramsey plays her as spirited and adventurous, embodying the spunky personality of a teen in any current show (contemporary tunes are used on the soundtrack). The writing is at times amusing and the performances are enjoyable, esp. Billie Piper and Andrew Scott as her parents. There are echoes of Jane Austen dancing around the whole affair, but there's sufficient pluck to make it occasionally entertaining.… Expand

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JLuis_001Oct 11, 2022

It has an interesting approach and Bella Ramsey takes over the story with no problem, however, Lena Dunham doesn't give her much to explore by following such a linear path that lacks variety.

From what I gathered before seeing it, theIt has an interesting approach and Bella Ramsey takes over the story with no problem, however, Lena Dunham doesn't give her much to explore by following such a linear path that lacks variety.

From what I gathered before seeing it, the character is much richer and more complex than what I saw in this film and if so, that's a shame, because from what I see, this adaptation was more focused on fleshing out its message in whichever way it could, forgetting along the way to make it more powerful and creative.

Yes I would say see it, but with reservations.… Expand

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alanpotter17Nov 3, 2022

A Idade média sob o ponto de vista de uma comédia juvenil, com a linguagem própria e sem medo de tocar em temas importantes (falo aqui especialmente da opressão às mulheres e, de leve, sobre homossexualidade).
É claro que há aqui um olhar daA Idade média sob o ponto de vista de uma comédia juvenil, com a linguagem própria e sem medo de tocar em temas importantes (falo aqui especialmente da opressão às mulheres e, de leve, sobre homossexualidade).
É claro que há aqui um olhar da nossa época, transposta a um filme que se permite identificar etapas como a adolescência, por exemplo, coisa que historicamente pode ser questionável. Temos aqui uma direção pesada, que quer passar a mensagem sem preocupação com o apuro histórico, e pelos temas levantados, o saldo ficou positivo.
A jovem Catherine é simpática demais, apaixonante, então é só ver o filme sem muitas amarras que tudo flui.… Expand

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