: Reviews are polarized; while many found the World War II references and voice performances amusing, some critics felt the film relied too heavily on slapstick and "toilet humor" (such as Bugsy's farts and belches).

: Critics generally praised the detailed bird movements and character designs, though some noted the background quality didn't always match the character detail.

: Rated G (General Audiences) in the US and U (Universal) in the UK, making it suitable for all ages. Film Fact Sheet Director Gary Chapman Release Date March 25, 2005 (UK); October 28, 2005 (Italy) Production Studios Vanguard Animation, Ealing Studios, Odyssey Entertainment Italian Title Valiant - Piccioni da combattimento

Set in May 1944, the story follows , a small but determined wood pigeon who dreams of becoming a war hero. Despite his diminutive size, he enlists in the elite RHPS in London, where he meets Bugsy , a scruffy and street-smart pigeon who joins him primarily to escape local thugs.

The "Squad F" recruits undergo rigorous training before being sent on a perilous mission to Nazi-occupied France. Their goal is to retrieve a vital message and rescue , a veteran pigeon held captive by the villainous German falcon General Von Talon . Featured Voice Cast