Duck

Truly a masterpiece. I laughed, I cried, my heart hurt and swelled and dropped and throbbed. The chemistry between man and duck is unlike anything I have seen in all my years; ranking with the greats like Al Pacino, Audrey Hepburn, and Meryl Streep. Perfect for date night, a family get together, or alone in your room with snacks. The heart wrenching misunderstanding on part of Duck is one we can all relate to; thinking someone of another species is indeed your own kin. The loneliness and desperation on part of Man tugs on strings that I did not know were on my cold, black heart. I am trying my best to accurately put into rhetoric the feeling that this piece of cinema evokes in ones conscious and subconscious mind. Subliminal messages are throughout, and leave the viewer with a slight twang of nausea but also pure elatedness. One could argue that the last few moments of this motion picture are the most impactful, when the last lingering glances between Duck and Man are shared with the upmost of emotion.Watch this movie. If not for you, do so for your children, your grandchildren, your great grandchildren to know the tale of Man and Duck. It is unparalleled in every element.Thank you for your time.Hare and Farewell.

I loved the old man, Arthur, and his duckling, Joe. Good acting and dialogue for Philip Baker Hall (Arthur) with some lovely dry humor. A moving portrayal of one man's decline into homelessness, and the importance of purpose. Caring for an orphaned duckling makes a new man of old Arthur, a retired history teacher and war veteran. But Los Angeles is hard on homeless Arthur and his duck, where the last public park has been closed, leaving only a polluted desert landscape.This movie clearly makes a social/political statement, and it made me want to reach out and help. Arthur and Joe are the victims of various broken programs: senior citizen support, welfare, social security, veteran's benefits, LA Unified Schools, Parks and Recreation, waste management, EPA/environmental care, etc. Joe blames these flawed systems on Republicans first, but also on apathetic Democrats. While I concur with the messages, I found them overdone. I'm not a fan of the sledgehammer approach. Nearly every character Arthur meets is insensitive, ignorant, thoughtless, and very rude: the landlord, the landfill crew, the psychiatrists, the bus driver, the park rangers, etc. However, a few kind souls make a big difference. And that's another message.The movie movingly portrays the terrible conditions facing America's elderly citizens. And of course, who doesn't love ducklings?This tale reminded me a little of the book THE PENGUIN LESSONS by Tom Michell. It also brought to mind the Swedish movie The 100-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED.

I like ducks, rescue them and advocate for all waterfowl (and other wildlife), so I admit upfront that I will be favorably predisposed to any benevolent animal movie, (especially birds) just on principle. In this case, a fellow waterfowl rehabber recommended it. It is an indie film, so expect an unorthodox story, treatment and unknown actors, and don't compare it to mainstream movies. Taken for what it is, it is a sad/sweet, simple, charming ultimately hopeful story that sheds light on the people in our society who don't fit into neat categories and who often fall through the cracks, in this case, a disenfranchised yet resourceful senior who has no place to live and a duck he rescued for a companion. The characters he meets along the way - some nice, some not so nice - add to the story. If we are honest with ourselves, indie films probably reflect more on real life than big studio movies. You will need a mind and a heart to appreciate this film, and the soul to read between the lines. I liked it very much.

This movie did an amazing job of showing us just how bad the society we as humans have created is and just how simply it is to get back to nature and find ourselves again. It is a great show for kids and parents to watch at the same time. Both will get something out of it. In this day and age it is extremely hard to find a film with the quality this film has, for this family it was better or as good as the best Disney film we have ever seen, a classic family film that adults can learn from and teach their children values from.

This is not a movie for StarWar FX junkies. If you're looking for explosions, car chases, CGI, gore, nudity, or belly laughs, this is not your kind of film. It will bore those with attention deficit disorders.That said, this is one of my favorite indy films. It's a tale about two lost souls finding each other at a critical junction and developing a lasting bond, even if they're not of the same species. The humor is wry and low key, the characters are a tad unusual and true to life, the plot is about the erratic daily life of the elderly homeless in LA without resorting to shallowness.Quack.

This film stands out to me as it stirs the emotions and causes one to pause and realize how important it is to treat others as you would want to be treated. It is a needed reminder in today's world. I am also reminded of the wise words of Ghandi: "The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated."

I enjoyed this film quite a bit. I do not have to have cliffhangers,, car chases, etc etc to enjoy a film. It was sweet and poignant. I can definitely think of friends who would not have liked it, but I found it to be a nice little film with more than a little truth to it.

I loved this movie. I love ducks, ducks are wonderful creatures and how they're different than other animals was shown in this movie. They're treated differently, even if they may mean the whole world to one person. All animals are sweet- waterfowl (pets, ESAs, and wild) need more protection and education for the public. This movie was as real as it gets without being overly dramatic. Loved it, will watch again and tell all my friends. :)

A really good gift for a family member. Boring for children ages 5-18. Deep storyline and beautiful characters. Odd, funny, touching. Put's things into perspective. Good Friday night movie while eating Asian food. Not your typical man/animal relationship. Not cliché at all. Very rare. Remember this is not a duck hunting tutorial....