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Review of by Pauline Kael for The New Yorker — 13 Jan 1989

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In flashback, we see the pair's friendship develop through their childhood, but despite the film's heavily symbolic tone, little is revealed about either of the characters or indeed the Vietnam War.

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This review of Birdy (1984) was written by and published by The New Yorker on 13 Jan 1989.

Birdy has generally received positive reviews.

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