Die Möwe Jonathan (1973)

Die Möwe Jonathan: Directed by Hall Bartlett. With James Franciscus, Juliet Mills, Philip Ahn, David Ladd. A skilled flyer but very rebellious young seagull is kicked out of his clan. However, instead of being sad or lonely, he decides to enjoy and explore his newfound freedom.

“Great soundtrack, great visuals, somewhat confusing and disappointing storyline.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI always thought this was Neil Diamondu0026#39;s best work. He sang the soundtrack, and itu0026#39;s filled with great songs that he did exceptionally well.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe photography is beautiful and the scenes as mellow as you can find: a seagull gracefully gliding through the air surrounded by beautiful seascapes, sunsets, billowy clouds…..just magnificent scenery.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eOn the negative side is the usual New Age u0026quot;look within yourselfu0026quot; theology. This is pure Secular Humanism. I say this because some people thought this was a Christian film and it is not. It only confuses people because there are analogies that could easily apply to Jesus, to the Pharisees and to Heaven itself. It was a bunch of mixed messages but author Richard Bach, from whose book this movie is based on, leaves no doubt near the end of the movie – or the screenwriters did, if they changed his book.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eStill, a peaceful, calming movie that is unique.”