I'm a big birder and a die hard fan of hummingbirds. I consider myself a hummingbird whisperer having revived a number of these incredible tiny birds (albeit after striking my windows) back to life. There are numerous arbutus trees to attract them. There's also a bird feeder with a camera that alerts me when a bird lands on the feeder. (Coolest gift ever!) I share this to let you know I was excited to view this film. It received a 95% and 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Nevertheless, I lost interest in the film when its lens flitted away from filming these Lilliputian phenoms of flight. Interesting facts about hummingbirds; the smallest migratory bird, they don't migrate in flocks, their flock is called a bouquet, and they are the only birds able to fly in every direction including backwards. The doc. "Every Little Thing" captures the magic and beauty of hummingbirds along with the wonderful volunteer, rehab work Terry Masear has provided for over 20 years. I commend the knowledgeable and skillful care Masear has devoted to these tiny creatures. Altogether, Masear has rescued more than 10,000of these birds and released them back into their natural habitats. Even so, the film is slow watching Masear repetitive tasks of fielding calls, fixing enclosures and administering multiple eyedropper feedings for these gentle beings. Masear has received multiple degrees she immodestly informs us. She's taught a variety of graduate and undergraduate classes in education and research writing at UCLA. But overall, there's little variety to her quotidian tasks. The more time spent watching "Every Little Thing" the more of a chore it became. Background into Masear's life is warranted however her narrative was grandiose in regards to considering herself a bird of a different feather. In other words, Masear considers herself a maverick having branched out from her humble, hard working farm family living in a small WI town. Her independent streak, break from family and move out west where she met and married her spouse of over 30 years is commendable; though unremarkable. "Every Little Thing," is a lovely and sedate film which emphasized the best in humanity-the symbiotic kinship between people and animals. The film served as a wonderful tribute to compassion, devotion and the awe inspiring glimpse into aviation's most startling and tiny travelers; the remarkable humming bird. I praise Masear for the miraculous care she's given towards nurturing injured hummingbirds. The cinematography, the unforgettable birds and trilling score are astounding. But, the film in its entirety remained a bore.
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