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Jonathan Livingston Seagull [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

James Franciscus (Actor), Juliet Mills (Actor), Hall Bartlett (Director) | Format: DVD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: James Franciscus, Juliet Mills, Philip Ahn, David Ladd, Kelly Harmon
  • Directors: Hall Bartlett
  • Writers: Hall Bartlett, Richard D. Bach
  • Producers: Hall Bartlett
  • Format: Colour, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: English, French
  • Subtitles: English
  • Dubbed: French
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: G (General Audience) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: Paramount
  • DVD Release Date: 2 Oct 2007
  • Run Time: 120 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000RZIGRW
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 222,200 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars In its glory, told a simple way, behold it if you may... 12 Feb 2001
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
A masterpiece for the entire family. A chronicle of one individual's odyssey from disillusionment into self-realization as experienced through the eyes of a wanton seagull. "Jonathan" captures your imagination through the deft and passionate attention to detail which the director applies to this film. Along with an incredible and timeless soundtrack by Neil Diamond, the impression this movie left on me continues even now some 12 years hence. It's more than a simple story and yet it is the SIMPLICITY which conveys not only insight into our humanity but also great beauty. The beauty of Jonathan.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Heavenly Songs ! 8 Jun 2005
By Farnam
Format:Audio CD
I myself, was not familiar with Niel Diamond before this Album.
Although my mother tongue language is not English, I have gotten such a great connection with this work, so I believe that the tongue of our souls is a unique and unbounded tongue.
I rank it as THE BEST vocal sings in English I ever heard. I feel an heavenly inspiration in all pieces , specially "Lonely looking Sky" that is wonderful. Melodies, Compositions, Harmonics, great performance with a 120+ Orchestra, Heavenly voice of Niel Diamond, all together produced such a master piece.

I think, if Niel Diamond and all other members of the band have performed just an album in their artistic life, that is "Jonathan" , their workbook is sufficient shiny for all their life that needs no other score.

An additional note: This is a really price-less work ! you will have a treasure just with afew bucks !

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106 of 109 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Much maligned masterpiece with music that soars 29 Nov 2006
By Susan Child
Format:DVD
At long last, Jonathan Livingston Seagull (JLS) is available on DVD - and about time too. Originally released in 1973, you'd have thought that with songs by Neil Diamond, superb orchestrations by Lee Holdridge and spectacular cinematography by Jack Couffer ASC, the film would have been a sure-fire hit. Unfortunately, it failed to take flight at the box office (if you'll excuse the pun) and was mauled by the critics - not that it stopped the public from buying the album by the bucket-load (it went Gold on 30 October 1973 and Multi-Platinum on 21 November 1986). Janet Maslin in Rolling Stone thought the score `better-than-average', although she couldn't resist adding that `most film soundtracks are a priori the most average-sounding music to be found anywhere', thereby exhibiting the slightly superior attitude towards film music still, unfortunately, found in some quarters even today. Naturally enough she also took a pot shot at `Diamond's aggressively arty lyrics', the 110-strong orchestra and the album cover itself - in her view, `a mind-boggling landmark in packaging pretension'. As Neil Diamond album covers go it's actually rather good (one can only conclude she'd forgotten the truly gruesome cover of Velvet Gloves and Spit) and let's be honest, you could get away with this sort of thing in the early 1970s. The `summer of love' was a recent, not a distant memory and a certain pseudo-philosophical, hippy, `new-age' artiness was all the rage.

In fact, the songs by Neil Diamond and the score, brilliantly arranged and orchestrated by Lee Holdridge, come together to form that rare beast: a soundtrack which complements the film whilst standing up perfectly well as a work in its own right.... Read more ›
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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Jonathan Lives! 11 Nov 2003
By "gayleforce9"
Format:Audio CD
This is one of those albums you rarely come across - pure class! It's both for those who like Neil Diamond and those who don't, or in most cases say they don't cause they think it's cheesy! There's nothing cheesy about this piece of work and it proves that Neil's more than a mere singer/song writer, the man can compose beautiful music. I read the book as a child, and imagined every movement of Jonathan in flight, the excitement, the danger, the sadness. The music brings him even more to life. Try reading the book and listening to the music together, it's magical. There's a bit of Jonathan in everyone and what better way to live out that part of you, than to the wonderful, uplifting and exhilirating music that IS this album! If you loved the book you'll love the music!
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The outer reaches of existentialism 26 Nov 2005
By John Howes
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I read the book, and then saw the film and finally acquired the music. I am not an emotional person but every time I listen to this I range from gooseflesh to a feeling of extreme peace.

This has to be his finest work.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Neil Diamond at his alternative best 26 Feb 2001
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
This another fasset of Neil Diamond, this album is almost all instrumental, with the addition of very haunting vocals, feel the seagull take you swooping high into the clouds and then drops you almost into the waves....... this to me has a religous feel to it there are hymns chants and anthems to get lost in, if your in a reflective mood orin need of solance then let this album take you to the place you need to be high above the world so you can look down and see where you need to go. the Album is a must for any Neil Diamond fan as it is very different from what we have come to expect from him .. all i can say is excellent!!
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Song to a Seagull............. 18 Jan 2008
By James B. Spink HALL OF FAME TOP 100 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
I saw this classic film at the cinema when it came out and found it truly astounding, a true cinematic experience. I can't think of another film that is anything like it, it is truly unique. I loved the soundtrack too, but I only bought Neil Diamond's single "Be" at the time; although I've had the soundtrack CD for years as well now. I recorded the film from the TV onto Betamax video in the early '80s, but I haven't been able to watch it for years through lack of a player!! I don't know if it has been shown on TV again in the recent past, but I've always missed it if it has.

It was also a film I tried for years to find on DVD, but always without success - even when looking all around the world. So I was very pleasantly surprised recently, when I thought about the film again, to find that it had finally been issued on DVD - and quite a while ago too.

Although a child of it's time, and although it does loose a bit of scale on the small screen, it is still a magical experience. Old Hippies everywhere will love it.

It's a shame, in a way, that there is not a Bonus Feature in sight, but then again these may just have spoilt the illusion by making the experience too real! Buy it and fly!!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars good music
I have lost my vinyl copy of this album. The cd has brought back many good memories of the artist and the time the album was originally released
Published 5 days ago by Ian W Marlee
5.0 out of 5 stars Unusual but superb
Saw this a while ago, and was so pleased to get it on DVD. I also have the CD and the book. It is a beautiful little film, very well made.
Published 20 days ago by Audrey G Gardiner
5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT JOURNEY OF A SEAGUL
THIS FILM IS BASED AROUND THE ADVENTURES OF JONATHAN LIVINGSTON
(A SEAGUL) THERE IS NO HUMANS IN IT . THE MUSIC & SONGS ARE BY THE AMAZING TALENTED NEIL DIAMOND. Read more
Published 1 month ago by THE ETERNAL MESSIAH
5.0 out of 5 stars review
I bought it to replace a much-loved tape and vinyl copies.beautiful music and lyrics from a very talented artist. excellent.
Published 2 months ago by Elaine Coll
3.0 out of 5 stars Good story, bad sound
This is a charming story with a message. We were hoping this DVD would be as good as the book. The filming was excellent but the wole thing was let down by the good music which... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mike H
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and easy watch.
Whilst not a patch on the book and a little bit dated (no cgi effects here) I found this a very enjoyable watch and a touching complement to the book.
Published 3 months ago by John A. Mitchell
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
The wonderful scenery and Neil Diamond's beautiful songs together makes this a really super film to watch. Suitable for all ages. Read more
Published 3 months ago by mumsiemoose
5.0 out of 5 stars such a moving story you see somthing differnt every time you watch it.
This was to replace my old vidieo.
Have shown it to so many friends who have all enjoyed it in thier own way
Published 4 months ago by David Morgan
4.0 out of 5 stars An old goldie!!
It was nice to relive my youth!! The music has a very 70s feel about it but still nice to listen to!
Published 4 months ago by Norma Nyaulingo
5.0 out of 5 stars Jonathan Livingston Seagull-DVD
This both an unusual and beautiful DVD.
A friend recommended to me and I am delighted with it.
I shall now look at seagulls in quite a different way.
Published 4 months ago by E. A. Kilvington
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