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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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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