Jonathan Livingston Seagull |  | Director: Hall Bartlett
Actors: James Franciscus, Juliet Mills, Philip Ahn, Richard Crenna, Kelly Harmon
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
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Format: Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 120 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: D087234D
UPC: 097360872347
EAN: 0097360872347
Theatrical Release Date: October 23, 1973
Release Date: October 2, 2007
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Product Description
Jonathan is sick and tired of the boring life in his sea-gull clan. He rather experiments with new always more daring flying techniques. Since he doesn't fit in the elders expel him from the clan. So he sets out to discover the world beyond the horizon in quest for wisdom.System Requirements:Running Time: 109 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: G UPC: 097360872347 Manufacturer No: 087234
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There isn't a lot of middle ground when it comes to Jonathan Livingston Seagull, which comes to DVD in 2007, 34 years after it was released theatrically, 15 years after it appeared in the VHS format, and nearly 40 years after the first publication of Richard Bach's novella. One person's poetic is another's pretentious; while many find inspiration and enlightenment in its allegorical message of self-realization and fulfillment, many others are repelled by its sophomoric, superficial moralizing. There is, however, one aspect of director Hall Bartlett's film that pretty much everyone agrees on: it's beautifully photographed, and richly deserving of its 1974 Oscar nomination for Best Cinematography, with shot after breathtaking shot of the titular bird and his flock on the wing (and done without CGI or other modern technological trickery, other than the use of some radio-controlled models). Still, even an ornithologist would grow weary of endless shots of seagulls soaring and swooping, and when they start to talk, well, that's where the battle lines are drawn. James Franciscus, speaking in a hoarse, urgent whisper, supplies the voice of Jonathan, a young gull obsessed with flying higher, faster, and "without limits." This doesn't sit too well with the conformist stiffs who run the show, and the rebellious Jonathan finds himself an outcast… at least until he hooks up with some other, more evolved birds, who show him an existentially higher place and encourage him to return to his flock (who have names like Kirk Maynard, Judy Lee, and Charles-Roland) and share his profound life lessons with the others. If all of that sounds a bit sententious, that's because it is; while there's no arguing with the film's positive gist (basically, that it's good to be yourself and take a few risks), it's hammered home with all the subtlety of a Thomas Kinkade painting. Neil Diamond's music doesn't help, either, as the songwriter (with collaborator Lee Holdridge) delivers some of the most cloying songs of his career, somehow managing to sound sentimental and grandiose at the same time. In the end, perhaps the best solution is to watch Jonathan Livingston Seagull with the sound off. --Sam Graham
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 Jonathan Livingston Seagull: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack September 26, 2009
Mary T. Barnes (Bunker, MO USA)
This CD arrived quickly and in perfect condition. It has been years since I have heard this album. Listening to the music now makes me want to read the book and see the movie again. Thank you Amazon.com for providing such excellent service!
Fabulous movie & soundtrack September 14, 2009
Joan Lozier
First I must say I love Neil Diamond, 2nd I must say I'm not a very religious or sentimental person. So that being said, I think this is one of the most incredible movies I've ever seen, I saw it when it first came out in the theatres some many years ago, then I stumbled upon a VHS copy of it about 10-15 yrs. ago at a video store & bought it without even knowing the price. I think the music is some of the best Neil Diamond has ever produced, I bought the album as soon as it was released. I think the movie has some of the most incredible shots I've ever seen, don't have a clue how they accomplished this. I think the script in most instances is extremely sappy & very hard to swallow but I loved it anyhow & would recommend it to anyone especially teenage kids.
 The Book's Author Sued to have his name removed from the movie. August 17, 2009
R. Guentner (Valrico, Florida United States)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
The direction being taken by the last two "Harry Potter" films in moving farther and farther afield from the books even to adding scenes not in the books, reminded me of this movie "Jonathan Livingston Seagull".
The author was appalled that the movie's resemblance to his book was only the name. The author unfortunately discovered that he had absolutely no control over how his beloved book wasn't brought to the "Big Screen". He sued the production company to have the title of the movie changed and his name removed from the credits. He lost on the movie's name, he won and his name and all reference to his book was deleted from the film credits.
This may be a good movie in and of itself. But, if you have read and love the book, this movie is a big disappointment. Just ask the book's author.
A lyrical Masterpiece. May 24, 2009
Bernard K. Hart (Bronx, New York USA)
Stirring, soulful, inspiring and haunting all at the same time. To say that they do not make music like this anymore is an understatement. Although the source material for this soundtrack is firmly rooted in the 70's it has the ability to do what only great works can. It transcends time. I was given the book earlier this year by a very good friend who knew that I needed to read it. Wow! Once I started I could not put it down. I think I finished it in about an hour.
Thanks to Amazon for having this in stock. I ordered two copies of the dvd-one of which I will give to my friend. Although she loves the book she never knew that there was a film, so this way I get to return something of value to her.
This is definately Neil Diamond's best work. It was difficult to get past the song - Be. When I thought that it could not get any better the sequence with- Dear Father- kicked in and it had me, totally, utterly under it's spell. If you need something to just have playing in the background while you are doing stuff around the house, or need something to take away some of the stresses of daily life this can be a powerful meditation for anyone who understands.
This soundtrack along with the dvd would make a cherished gift for someone that needs a little uplifting.
A true classic!
 This movie is boring May 24, 2009
Kate (Wyoming, USA)
The book far outsrips the movie. I understand Richard Bach's distress at what was doen to his work in this movie. The best part of the movie is the soundtrack.
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