Birdies

Things are not looking too good for Twin Pines golf club and the manager Charlie Conroy (Zach Hanner) knows it. They are badly in need of a cash infusion, there's an important tournament in the offing and the elitist crowd over at Magnolia Point want to put them out of business. And they got roaches! Then, before you can say deux-ex-machina, the new exterminator Jake (Ryan O'Flanagan) turns out be a former golf prodigy. Although he is forbidden to play by his girlfriend (Aerli Austen) - something happened in college - he turns pro for Twin Pines without needing too much persuasion. From that point on "Birdies" is an amiable trip down the fairway!

Director Troy Carlton is good with both a punchline and sight gag. There is a hole-in-one shot that had me laughing out loud! And in O'Flanagan, he is blessed with a lead who is both handsome and has a way with comedy having earned his chops in stand-up. He has a certain confidence about him. The relaxed charm of a Cary Grant. Meanwhile, Zach Hanner plays Conroy with a nice "Que Sera, Sera" attitude. In fact, even the guys over at archrival Magnolia Point find it hard to get worked up about anything. And that's part of the movie's appeal.

However, the mediocre gag-saturated script (credited to four writers including Carton) drags the movie down and, ironically, there isn't enough to go around. The movie is padded to the max. The scenes are held together by too many montage sequences accompanied by mostly uninspired pop/rock songs.

In fact, the funniest thing in the movie happens during the closing credit crawl when all twenty eight songs are presented as incriminating evidence, verifying what we suspected all along. It must be some kind of a record! Clocking in at 1h 45m, "Birdies" would work better if it was trimmed to just sixty minutes and then re-released as a short film.

As things stand, "Birdies" is a pleasant diversion that requires little or no concentration and gives you innumerable opportunities to fill up on that popcorn.

From the guys experimenting with other guys, the drugs and drinking, the girls who have more tattoos than writing on a truck stop bathroom wall ... has about as much resemblance to golf as Biden does to intelligence. The humor is crude, the cast weak, the script ... wait, was there a script?

I think this movie might be enjoyable if you're high ... well, really high.

I'd avoid this one if you're actually looking for a movie involving golf. I think "The Wiz" has a miniature golf scene ... better than this whole film.

I liked this movie, the Characters and comedy reminded me of Caddyshack. There is something going on a twin pines golf club, the greens are in bad shape and they have a pest problem and need to call an exterminator.

An idie golf comedy about a struggling country club that enlists the help of a Golf Pro to save the business and restore their reputation. This is a feel good movie with heart, charm, and a whole lot of laughs. Very much enjoyed Ryan O'Flanagan and the entire cast's comedic timing. The basic plot and writing might not wow you, but it's an authentic slice of life story that will keep you smiling throughout!

At least find actors that can swing a golf club. These people couldn't act or play the game. The young lady was a great golfer and the only shining example to watch Swing a club.

Writing and Production were horrible. Bad lines and bad acting made this completely difficult to watch. Almost never did they get the timing of dialogue right. I'd describe it as a D movie. Good luck to all the actors who gave this a try; I hope it doesn't kill too many careers.

I suspect this was a group of friends who decided to try to make the next Caddyshack, but failed miserably. They really needed professional guidance all along the way because this was below what a bunch of amateurs could create with a run down course and a go-pro.