Review of Jonathan Livingston Seagull (1973) by Tam P — 02 Jun 2010

Very good movie. I first saw it when I was 10 at a church retreat.

This review of Jonathan Livingston Seagull (1973) was written by Tam P on 02 Jun 2010.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull has generally received mixed reviews.

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A relic from the 1970's about an existential seagull; the cinematography and Neil Diamond's soundtrack may appeal to some…

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