Paulie

(DreamWorks)

Paulie the parrot (voice of Jay Mohr, doing his own vocal imitation of Joe Pesci) doesn't just mimic human speech -- he converses with the characters he encounters. He's separated from his beloved owner, a shy five-year-old with a stutter, and their eventual reunion is never in doubt; the result will at least keep the kids entertained. With Gena Rowlands and Cheech Marin.