If I'm not mistaken Follow That Bird is the first movie to be based on a preschool television show. For Sesame Street this actually wasn't bad, especially for the 80's. Adapting such an educational type of show into a movie theatrically is quite a challenge and I think it's safe that this is a Sesame Street classic.
Big Bird is a lovable character and I think he works best as the main star as he's sent away to a real bird family. This of course tells us that the people who matter are the people that love you and care for you whatever they are and wherever they live. It's a great message for its audience. There's even some fun moments with the other Sesame Street muppets like Oscar, Cookie Monster, Grover, Kermit, Ernie & Bert, and Telly. Snuffie is also a great best friend to Big Bird.
The acting was phenomenal and the songs were honestly at their best. If this movie has any flaws it would be the pacing. Yeah the pacing is quite slow which isn't much different to the Sesame Street series as it's aimed to a younger audience but as an adult I still found enjoyement watching this movie myself for the nostalgic pleasure.
Big Bird is a lovable character and I think he works best as the main star as he's sent away to a real bird family. This of course tells us that the people who matter are the people that love you and care for you whatever they are and wherever they live. It's a great message for its audience. There's even some fun moments with the other Sesame Street muppets like Oscar, Cookie Monster, Grover, Kermit, Ernie & Bert, and Telly. Snuffie is also a great best friend to Big Bird.
The acting was phenomenal and the songs were honestly at their best. If this movie has any flaws it would be the pacing. Yeah the pacing is quite slow which isn't much different to the Sesame Street series as it's aimed to a younger audience but as an adult I still found enjoyement watching this movie myself for the nostalgic pleasure.