Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 08/19/05 Home Video 12/13/05 MPAA Rating Rated G Running Time 1 hour 16 minutes Genre Animated, Comedy Director Gary Chapman Cast Voices of Ewan McGregor, John Cleese, Tim Curry, Rupert Everett, Ricky Gervais, John Hurt, Ben Kingsley, Olivia Williams Studio Walt Disney Pictures |
VALIANT
Synopsis
From the producer of “Shrek” and “Shrek 2,” comes
this high-flying computer-animated comedy-
adventure tale of a brave-but-undersized pigeon
named Valiant (voiced by Ewan McGregor), who
dreams of joining the elite Royal Homing Pigeon
Service (RHPS), and serving crown and country during
World War II. Despite his small stature, Valiant’s
ambitions are enormous as he keeps a stiff upper
beak and endures rigorous training in preparation for
a dangerous mission to deliver vital messages to
troops behind enemy lines. With a shortage of
wingpower in the royal fleet due to increased attacks
by a brigade of vicious enemy falcons (led by the
ruthless General Von Talon), the mission falls to
Valiant and the unlikely heroes of “Squad F” to try and
save the day. With a wing and a prayer, Valiant and his
fine feathered pals fly into harm’s way and prove that
it’s not the size of the wingspan that counts, but the
size of the spirit. Filled with adventure, comedy and
memorable characters, “Valiant” delivers great
entertainment for audiences of all ages. John Cleese,
Tim Curry, Jim Broadbent, and an all-star vocal cast of
British favorites also add to the fun and excitement of
this imaginative feature. The film was inspired by the
fact that pigeons saved thousands of lives during the
war, and 31 of the 53 top honors given to animal
heroes went to pigeons.
©Walt Disney Picture
From the producer of “Shrek” and “Shrek 2,” comes
this high-flying computer-animated comedy-
adventure tale of a brave-but-undersized pigeon
named Valiant (voiced by Ewan McGregor), who
dreams of joining the elite Royal Homing Pigeon
Service (RHPS), and serving crown and country during
World War II. Despite his small stature, Valiant’s
ambitions are enormous as he keeps a stiff upper
beak and endures rigorous training in preparation for
a dangerous mission to deliver vital messages to
troops behind enemy lines. With a shortage of
wingpower in the royal fleet due to increased attacks
by a brigade of vicious enemy falcons (led by the
ruthless General Von Talon), the mission falls to
Valiant and the unlikely heroes of “Squad F” to try and
save the day. With a wing and a prayer, Valiant and his
fine feathered pals fly into harm’s way and prove that
it’s not the size of the wingspan that counts, but the
size of the spirit. Filled with adventure, comedy and
memorable characters, “Valiant” delivers great
entertainment for audiences of all ages. John Cleese,
Tim Curry, Jim Broadbent, and an all-star vocal cast of
British favorites also add to the fun and excitement of
this imaginative feature. The film was inspired by the
fact that pigeons saved thousands of lives during the
war, and 31 of the 53 top honors given to animal
heroes went to pigeons.
©Walt Disney Picture
BRENDA
With Pixar out of the picture Disney has teamed up with Vanguard Animation to create their latest
masterpiece, Valient, but unfortunately this movie was less to be desired. Valiant is about a
undersized but brave pigeon named Valient who dreams of serving in the Royal Homing Pigeon
Service during WWII. Unless your child has a close working knowledge of the role the homing
pigeon played in the WW ll British espionage, this one might be a little over their heads. Even John
H. Williams, producer of Shrek, can't save this one. The computer animation is as amazing as ever
and does make the movie entertaining for its young audience. If you’re over the age of 7, I’d
recommend waiting until video.
With Pixar out of the picture Disney has teamed up with Vanguard Animation to create their latest
masterpiece, Valient, but unfortunately this movie was less to be desired. Valiant is about a
undersized but brave pigeon named Valient who dreams of serving in the Royal Homing Pigeon
Service during WWII. Unless your child has a close working knowledge of the role the homing
pigeon played in the WW ll British espionage, this one might be a little over their heads. Even John
H. Williams, producer of Shrek, can't save this one. The computer animation is as amazing as ever
and does make the movie entertaining for its young audience. If you’re over the age of 7, I’d
recommend waiting until video.
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DVD Details
Version Details
Description Flags General title
Languages/Sound Eng/Fre/Spa
Screen Formats Enhanced
Widescreen for 16x9 TV/
Subtitle Languages Fre/Spa
Additional Features Hilarious
bloopers Valiant Training
Challenge game - multiple
levels of fun
Chapters Disc #1 -- Valiant
1. Opening Titles [2:11]
2. The RHPS Needs You! [4:14]
3. "This Canary Will Never Sing!"
[3:32]
4. Valiant Meets Bugsy [5:17]
5. "Fall In, Feather Brains!" [2:53]
6. The Interrogation [1:35]
7. In Training [5:06]
8. "Friend or Foe?" [4:04]
9. Battle for Freedom [2:26]
10. Time to Fly the Coop [2:05]
11. The Mission [3:46]
12. The Drop [3:11]
13. Charles De Girl [4:26]
14. Le Message [10:01]
15. Valiant Volunteers [3:34]
16. "Complete the Mission!"
[2:46]
17. A Tight Formation [3:30]
18. "Sound the Alarm!" [3:01]
19. "I Have a Message to
Deliver" [3:29]
20. End Credits [4:48]
Version Details
Description Flags General title
Languages/Sound Eng/Fre/Spa
Screen Formats Enhanced
Widescreen for 16x9 TV/
Subtitle Languages Fre/Spa
Additional Features Hilarious
bloopers Valiant Training
Challenge game - multiple
levels of fun
Chapters Disc #1 -- Valiant
1. Opening Titles [2:11]
2. The RHPS Needs You! [4:14]
3. "This Canary Will Never Sing!"
[3:32]
4. Valiant Meets Bugsy [5:17]
5. "Fall In, Feather Brains!" [2:53]
6. The Interrogation [1:35]
7. In Training [5:06]
8. "Friend or Foe?" [4:04]
9. Battle for Freedom [2:26]
10. Time to Fly the Coop [2:05]
11. The Mission [3:46]
12. The Drop [3:11]
13. Charles De Girl [4:26]
14. Le Message [10:01]
15. Valiant Volunteers [3:34]
16. "Complete the Mission!"
[2:46]
17. A Tight Formation [3:30]
18. "Sound the Alarm!" [3:01]
19. "I Have a Message to
Deliver" [3:29]
20. End Credits [4:48]