Review of Winged Migration (2001) by Alexander C — 28 Nov 2012

While the camera work is impressive and the photography gorgeous, "Winged Migration" is also repetitive and occasionally dark.

This review of Winged Migration (2001) was written by Alexander C on 28 Nov 2012.

Winged Migration has generally received very positive reviews.

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