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Rating: 9/10 (3 September 2008)

I saw this when I was 11-years-old and it wasn't frightening at all, though I must say, as a story (and possibly to younger viewers) there's plenty of enjoyment to be had.
The suspense is what works, not the birds particularly (at least not for me). The visual effects tricks used for the birds is actually quite unique, and made the film have a more twilight zone-y feel, instead of B-movie flair.
The acting is all well done.
The writing and directing are sharp, though the ending isn't quite what I expected, yet great nonetheless.
Overall, this probably won't be received as well as it was back in the "day" because of the horror element, and how they will pull it off in the remake is going to be a disappointment (probably over-exaggeration on gore and blood) though I'm open to the possibilities. Definitely watch this film.