Two birds rejoice over the hatching of their three eggs; as they grow, the hatchlings are taught to sing and fly. One falls from the nest and has adventures with a rattlesnake and a beehive before finding his way home.
Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for the really early, slightly weird animation from the 30s, then absolutely yes. It is a sweet, breezy watch. If you find the high-pitched chirping and the relentless cheerfulness of early cartoons grating, you should probably skip this one. It's not trying to be One Man...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
David Hand
Maurice Elvey
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for the really early, slightly weird animation from the 30s, then absolutely yes. It is a sweet, breezy watch. If you find the high-pitched chirping and the relentless cheerfulness of early cartoons grating, you should probably skip this one. It's not trying to be One Man's Journey or anything heavy, it just wants to be a cartoon. The whole thing starts with the typical domestic bliss of two birds in a nest. It’s all very sunny and soft. You know ..."
Ted Sears, Webb Smith
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