something about paulie touch my heart a few movie do . it be a witty and funny yet emotional movie . i be a late comer in become a fan of this movie . i do not see paulie until may and 2004 and have since order the widescreen dvd from a seller at ebay . the special effect of show paulie talk be superb . my son ask me how the bird know so many phrase . probably my favorite part of the movie be when paulie be in gena rowlands ( ivy ) company follow by cheech marin ( ignacio ) . tony shalhoub ( misha ) play an excellent part a the good hearted human . you root for him all the way through the movie . you can not go wrong renting or buying this movie .