The Big Year

Three obsessed birders (Owen Wilson, Jack Black, and Steve Martin) strive for the "Big Year" and the Audubon Society's title of Best Birdwatcher of the Year. Wilson, Black, and Martin each bring their unique comic stylings to this silly throw-back to the "Great Race"/"Cannonball Run" days. There is no raunchy humor, but Alien was surprised by the one obscene hand gesture. Look for a lot of familiar faces in cameo situations. Enjoy the great outdoors while spotting the featured birds, bird names, and bird sounds. It's a light hearted romp with a family message about the cost of winning. This film is better than it sounds.

Alien gives it 2 ½ "carpe annum" stars out of 4.