I consider this movie a 'sleeper' and a 'must' for Neil Diamond fans...if for no other reason than the wonderful soundtrack. BUT...THAT SAID...the movie is atypical...[I.E.] when I viewed the original theatrical version in 1973...about 25 percent of the audience walked out shortly after the movie began...perhaps it was 'too slow' or they did not understand the plot. If you're 'on the fence'...take a chance...purchase your own copy...and decide for yourself.
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I liked this book, and I liked this movie. Jonathan is not just any other seagull who makes his living flying near tour boats to see if the passengers might throw off enough garbage for him to live on. Instead, he believes that if will fly a little higher and dive deeper into the water, he can find fresh fish and feed himself on a higher quality diet. Unfortunately, his plan is not met with approval, and he is reprimanded by the elders for his unconventional plan. Why should anyone do anything different from what everyone else has always done? The message is an inspiration to anyone who seeks a better way, though the risks of discovery must also be recognized. I've looked for a long time to find this DVD. It's been rather scarce, even on VHS. I hope that the date on this DVD (2007), suggests that is will get a wider circulation. I don't know anything about the movie being sued by the author and the musical composer (Neil Diamond) over changes. There's still a lot of worth here.Read full review
This is a masterpiece about life and the importance of setting your goals high and persist;
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I have been looking for this 1973 Movie to come out in an original format for some time. When it finally hit the streets I purchased one. I'm very pleased. The picture and sound quality is much better than expected. It's a great movie, with a great story.
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