Review of Birdy (1984) by Guenneteau T — 18 Nov 2007

Passion et amitie mises en scene par un realisateur hors pair.

This review of Birdy (1984) was written by Guenneteau T on 18 Nov 2007.

Birdy has generally received positive reviews.

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Alan Parker nous raconte une bien jolie histoire, celle d'une gueule cassée tentant de faire retrouver la raison à un ami d'enfance…

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Im not going to fall.... im going to fly! my favorite movie for 20 years or so. This is one movie where I enjoyed the movie over the book…

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By Oscar T (386) on 22 Jun 2008

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I usually don't care for Nicolas Cage, but then I see him in films like this, Leaving Las Vegas and Adaptation and I think he really is a good…

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By Tony L (800) on 03 Jan 2011

Excellent vietnam war film. Powerful performances. The only film I like cage in…

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By Thomas S (1,263) on 09 Mar 2009

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