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The Seagull (out Oct 4) is based on the play by Anton Chekhov and follows a group of people staying a country estate in Russia. They have differing views on love and differing views on art. It's a quality cast (headlined by Annette Bening) but it feels too much like a staged play and the story doesn't flow. Grade: C+.