I only saw this movie yesterday and I must say it is hugely underrated. The story is very resourceful, funny, witty and interesting, the characters are well-written and I personally find it really refreshing after having seen many technically convincing animation movies without a really original details in the story (like Monsters vs Aliens last time, e.g.).By the way, the animation is also great here, especially the development of the characters, the fascinating English landscapes and buildings or the stormy sea and the warships, which are formidable. The cast of voices is hilarious, Ewan McGregor, Hugh Laurie, Ricky Gervais or Jim Broadbent, just to mention a few.Finally, what I really liked about Valiant is that it lacks any form of "wanting to be cool", it doesn't have the arrogant self-righteous, self-reflective tone I find nowadays with many animation pieces. Taking place during the Second World War, it is a great tale which is not barely the figment of the creators' imagination, so this makes it even more worthwhile to see. The music is also authentic and my favourite, but even if it's not yours, I'm sure this film has enough virtues to be seen by the young or the older ones as well. I've downgraded it by 1 star only because I found the burping jokes a bit too excessive at one point, but otherwise, it's highly recommended.

This was nothing to write home about, and even worse little kids won't care about anything that is happening. Quite an embarrassment and with one of the shortest running times (a little over an hour) which is actually a good thing. This story has been done thousand times over, and just about always done better. Ewan McGregor is wasted, and he tries his best with what he's given. Just a huge mistake on not using your voice cast to their full potential. It's called a script, and even the best actors can't save it. Don't waste your time or your kids time. Stick to the Pixar or even some of the Disney movies to be actually entertained. Anyone that gives this a high score needs to have their heads examined. Even a novice knows this is how not to make a good animated film.

One never knows what will be a hit, until it hits. The reason for this Disney Computer Animation's demise is simple: they strayed from the Disney formula. There were enigmatic characters, a compelling story, and great animation. There were awesome visuals, a great story, and some innovative ideas. But ... it was not fun. Actually, it was neither fun, nor funny.Most Disney fans are prepared to learn a moral lesson whenever they sit down with the popcorn and the kiddies to view the latest Disney venture, but they are also prepared to laugh, to have fun, and to enjoy the family time. Unfortunately, Valiant fails to deliver in those three key areas. Honestly, this WWII film didn't even manage to rally patriotism!The visuals are striking and the story is great, but there isn't enough wit in any form to make this a "good" Disney movie. As it is? It's just a Disney movie, and it's nothing special.It rates a 4.4/10 from...the Fiend :.

In the IIWW, the British Service of Pedgeons is going to broke out. They are forced to send to combat little and inexperienced pidgeons to do the job. In these missions there is Valiant, a very young and courageous one, which, maybe, can change history. The story is the typical for kids: the good ones, the bad ones (but not very bad), some adventures and a happy ending. Though the images are quite good (CG image), the movie has no astonishing moments that one could expect when computers do the job. Anyway, this is a movie for kids, and, well, they probably would be unaware of that. The characters are easy to understand and typical, the story is not complicated and it has some funny moments. It is relaxed to watch, but an adult would probably be bored easily, as the jokes are very childish. This is not Ice Age or Shrek, but parents will not be very fed up (just a little), while kids will have a good time.