Review of Birdy (1984) by Richard M — 25 Nov 2007

The most amazing thing to me is how impossible it is to find a place to rent this great film. If you can find it, rent it. One of the best endings I have ever seen.

This review of Birdy (1984) was written by Richard M on 25 Nov 2007.

Birdy has generally received positive reviews.

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