Migration

"Odd ducks welcome."

2023 1h 23m EN

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7.4

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73%

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6.6

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★7.4TMDB · 2,332🍅73%Rotten Tomatoes●56Metacritic★6.6IMDB · 45,901

FamilyComedyAdventureAnimation

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After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, the Mallard family embarks on a family road trip, from New England, to New York City, to tropical Jamaica.

“Odd ducks welcome.”

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Cast

Kumail Nanjiani
Mack Mallard (voice)
Elizabeth Banks
Pam Mallard (voice)
Caspar Jennings
Dax Mallard (voice)
Tresi Gazal
Gwen Mallard (voice)
Awkwafina
Chump (voice)
Carol Kane
Erin (voice)
Keegan-Michael Key
Delroy (voice)
Danny DeVito
Uncle Dan (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Benjamin Renner
Writers: Mike White, Benjamin Renner, Mike White
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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83 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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MONEY

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Mid-budget at $72M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.

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3 / 8

MONEY

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Made its money back 4.1× over at the box office.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Powell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Christian Gazal shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Kumail Nanjiani and Elizabeth Banks and Caspar Jennings carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Odd ducks welcome.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Benjamin Renner directs. John Powell scores. Christian Gazal cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

183 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Mid-budget at $72M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.
3Made its money back 4.1× over at the box office.
4Released 3 years ago.
5Original score by John Powell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Christian Gazal shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Kumail Nanjiani and Elizabeth Banks and Caspar Jennings carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Odd ducks welcome.".
9IMDB entry: tt6495056 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 11 themes, including "duck", "villain", "migration", "flight".
11Released under 15 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Original score: John Powell
Editing: Christian Gazal
Production design: Colin Stimpson
Sound: Scott R. Lewis
Runtime: 83 min · 1h 23m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $72,000,000
Box office: $298,776,052
Return: 415% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: Migration (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: 73% 🍅 Fresh
Metacritic: 56/100
IMDB rating: 6.6/10 · 45,901 votes
MPAA: PG

Awards

1 win & 8 nominations total

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CinemaSerf2024-02-16
★ 6/10
"Mack" and wife "Pam" live contentedly on their pond and are preparing for winter when some migrating ducks break their journey and infect their kids "Gwen" and "Dax" with the travelling bug. "Mack" is adamant that staying home is the best strategy, but the arrival of "Uncle Dan" and his daughter's persistence soon persuade him that a trip to Jamaica wouldn't be a bad idea. Off they go and en route encounter the dangers of the big city. That's where they meet the scrawniest but meanest of pigeons "Chump" who, after a bit of tussle over a sandwich, agrees to introduce them to the only bird that might know the way to the Caribbean. Snag? Well, he's caged up in a restaurant and the terrifying master-chef keeps the key on his jacket at all times. Can they get the key, free "Delroy" the macaw, and then escape the pursuing vengeance of the tattooed, pony-tailed, man with the kitchen knives? The animation is detailed and it's quite watchable this film, but it reminded me quite a lot of "Ratatouille" (2007) meets "Chicken Run" (2000). There's plenty of colourful action and the narrative does imbue some character into the two children, particularly, but otherwise it's all just a wee bit procedural. It's at the better end of the Illumination factory production line, but it's not a film anyone will likely remember and it did rather shout sequel at me too.
bosladi252024-03-04
It was a really cute and entertaining movie. Great for date night or a night in with your family.
tmdb516161672024-09-03
★ 7/10
#MovieReview #Migration #IlluminationMigration "Illumination Migration" is a lively and captivating film that offers an exciting and entertaining experience for children. The movie presents a world where ducks have created their own unique home, making it a fun and imaginative setting for the story. The comedy in the film strikes a perfect balance, not being overwhelming but still managing to charm viewers and make them fall in love with the characters. Meeting Dax and Gwen and following their adventures was truly enjoyable. From start to finish, the film keeps audiences laughing and engaged. The humor throughout the movie is incredibly well-done, providing numerous opportunities for laughter and enjoyment. Overall, "Illumination Migration" is a delightful movie that promises a fun time for both children and their families at the theaters.