Pucker Up: The Fine Art of Whistling

Released Mar 13, 2005

1h 18m

Documentary

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80%

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5 Reviews

82%

Audience Score

500+ Ratings

In this documentary, six competitors travel to Louisburg, N.C., to attend the 2004 Annual Whistlers Convention. Whistlers from all over the world come together to share their whistling talents, including a returning champion and a newcomer from the Netherlands. The competitors use many unique techniques to prove their skills, from odd sound effects to traditional melodies. In addition to the convention, the film details the science and physics behind the art of whistling.

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Janice Page

Boston Globe

...The filmmakers do a fine job of sprinkling in [whistling] snapshots and other bits of history.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 17, 2006

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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone

TheMovieChicks.com

They say it's hard to be in a bad mood and whistle; it's also hard to be in a bad mood watching a movie about whistling.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 9, 2006

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Film Threat

Rated: 3/5

Dec 6, 2005

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Film Threat

Rated: 3/5

May 7, 2005

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Oz

eFilmCritic.com

It's not a bad documentary at all, but it isn't one that marks the documentary landscape with an impact crater either. A&E, here we come.

Rated: 3/5

May 3, 2005

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Audience Member

I saw this last night on Netflix Streaming. It was delightful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Audience Member

I can't believe I watched an entire documentary about whistling.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

This is a lighthearted documentary centered around an international whistling competition and its competitors. The whistling in the film is pretty superb. Also, the role of whistling in different cultures is detailed. This is a fun and relaxing film.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Audience Member

The best documentary ever!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

Glad IFC ran this one the other day; wish I'd taped it. Never knew there was an International Whistling Competition, or all the amazing things that can be done with a "simple" whistle.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Audience Member

I love documentaries about simple people taking a simple subject and doing something extraordinary with it. This one is no different.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Kate Davis

Director

David Heilbroner

Director

Kate Davis

Producer

David Heilbroner

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Synopsis

In this documentary, six competitors travel to Louisburg, N.C., to attend the 2004 Annual Whistlers Convention. Whistlers from all over the world come together to share their whistling talents, including a returning champion and a newcomer from the Netherlands. The competitors use many unique techniques to prove their skills, from odd sound effects to traditional melodies. In addition to the convention, the film details the science and physics behind the art of whistling.

Director: Kate Davis, David Heilbroner
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 13, 2005, Original
Release Date (DVD): Dec 12, 2006
Runtime: 1h 18m