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The BBC High Definition Natural History Collection (Planet Earth / Wild China / Galapagos / Ganges) [Blu-ray]
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| Part No: | B0019MG35O |
| Manufacturer: | BBC WARNER |
| MFG Part: | WARBR40090 |
| Customer Rating: | 4.5 / 5.0 |
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Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 08/05/2008 Rating: Nr
| Beware of Predators! | 2009-01-05 | 5 / 5 |
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"Planet Earth" has stunning photography, a fascinating commentary, and a myriad of sights most human beings have never witnessed before.
I have one major complaint with the series however. It could be labeled as a horror series and called "the Deadly Predators." Throughout the series too much emphasis is placed upon one species preying upon another. We all know that it's a violent world out there. It's survival of the fittest, tooth and fang.
The creators of the series use predation as a means of building suspense and creating hype. A certain degree of predators versus hapless victims would be fitting and completely natural, but I think the creators give too much emphasis to the predators. It's a lopsided view and reinforces the underlying basis for human aggressiveness through constant portrayal of victimization in nature.
It's a dangerous, ornery natural world out there full of enemies. But there is also another view of the natural world which should be emphasized: animals caring for each other, parents rearing their offspring, of species living symbiotically together, species living in harmony.
It's easier and perhaps more entertaining to present the violence, the graphic killing of one species by another, the strong over the weak.
This series shows disharmony and violence in nature to the exclusion of other attributes. I think children will be frightened by some of the natural horrors we see as predators attack, kill and devour. Too much is made of the chase, of the hunt. There are some very grisly sights. I think the films play too much to the hunting skills of animal life.
The series has brilliant innovative camera work. It's full of interesting and valuable information and insights. Arresting images abound especially when you see it in Blu-Ray. I highly recommend it. It has about nine hours of great viewing.
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| Outstanding quality!!! | 2008-12-13 | 5 / 5 |
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| It's definitely a must see! Pure quality at a good price. The only thing is that it's only worth it if you don't have any of the dvds. Other then that a great collection to have. Buy it you won't regret it. |
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| The picture quality on blu ray needs no introduction. What is more amazing is the camera work. There are several scenes which made me wonder "How did they possibly get that shot?". David's voice adds to the charm in 'Planet Earth'. Dim your lights, slip in a disc, sit back and enjoy! |
| Great HD footage. | 2008-11-12 | 5 / 5 |
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| Very good high def. interesting material. Well worth the money. Some of the best nature shows ever made |
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| As of this writing I have only previewed each disc in the collection. "Planet Earth" comes w/4 discs and is displayed in 1080 Progressive Scan. The remaining discs in the collection are in 1080i, however, I can see no remarkable difference. There is, however, a marked difference between DVD and Blu-Ray. This collection needs to be seen in Bluray to fully appreciate it's potential. So far, all discs are of the highest quality and interestingly narrated; As good as, or better, than the very best nature documentary one has ever seen on television. Well worth the price for the amount of high-quality footage (over 1000 minutes); Can easily be viewed more than once, especially by children...There is no price difference whether you buy these sets individually or in this box set---this way, though, they come in their individually marked plastic cases, and all 4 boxes fit into the pictured cardboard case. |
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