Review of Winged Migration (2001) by Russell D — 27 Jun 2007

Engaging and exquisite. Warning: it's also brutal, in some segments.

This review of Winged Migration (2001) was written by Russell D on 27 Jun 2007.

Winged Migration has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Roman P (67) on 08 Jun 2010

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By Dean T (84) on 09 Jun 2011

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By Megan S (472) on 26 Jul 2009

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By Jason S (2,514) on 02 Jul 2011

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