Six children genetically cross-bred with avian DNA, complete with wings, take flight around the country to discover their origins.
Practical Effects
The wings look like a craft store had a clearance sale.
Writing
Dialogue so wooden it could build a birdhouse.
Direction
Jay Martin's debut and, well, it shows.
Director
Jay Martin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
James Patterson executive produced and still apologizes to no one. The film covers roughly the first book in a nine-book series, then died.
Peak YA adaptation cash-grab era — dropped with no marketing, buried by critics, now a Discord server cult classic. The fandom's grief stages are legendary.
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Before I watched this trailer: "There was a maximum ride movie? Why haven't I heard of this???" After: " ohhh, that's why...."
@tomiwaaina5499 2718
I remember seeing this a few years ago when I was obsessed with this series. I have never been never more disappointed than that moment.
@chickenmcnugget8971 410
"We read carefully through the books before making the movie." SURE.
@wollemi_6690 167
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