‘The Angry Birds Movie’, co-helmed by Irish Storyboard artist turned director Fergal Reilly, has made $43 million in its’ opening weekend.
The film, which will be released in the US on May 20, opened in 74 markets on Friday, May 13th and made $5.7 million in Russia, followed by $3 million in the U.K., $2.9 million each in Germany and Mexico and $2.7 million in Brazil.
Reilly, an IADT graduate from County Louth, co-directed ‘The Angry Birds Movie’ with Clay Kaytis with the films’ budget said to be in and around $73m. The film, a 3D animated adaptation of the popular mobile app of the same name, features the voice talents of Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad and Oscar winning actor Sean Penn.
Early reviews have also been resoundingly positive; Tara Brady from The Irish Times and Harry Guerin from RTÉ are among the film’s champions and international acclaim comes from the likes of Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.
The film is set on an island with a population of flightless birds and the story centers on Red, who has a serious temper, and the mysterious arrival of green pigs.
