Filmed by the BBC Natural History Unit this documentary features the oceans and its indigenous life from around two hundred different locations world-wide. Filmed at depths of up to five thousand meters using a submersible, this is the crew that produced 'The Blue Planet' series. Read more
| Director | Alastair Fothergill, Andy Byatt |
|---|---|
| Genres | Television |
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Filmed by the BBC Natural History Unit this documentary features the oceans and its indigenous life from around two hundred different locations world-wide. Filmed at depths of up to five thousand meters using a submersible, this is the crew that produced 'The Blue Planet' series.
| Director | Alastair Fothergill, Andy Byatt |
|---|---|
| Studio | OPTIMUM HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 30 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Television |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 25 Oct 2004 |
| Format | DVD |
Filmed over three years in dozens of locations, including Antarctica, the Maldives, Cayman Islands and Azores, this off-shoot of David Attenborough's BBC television series, The Blue Planet, provides a visually striking and occasionally harrowing insight into the staggering diversity of marine life that populates the oceans. A sense of ever-present danger pervades the footage of dolphins, penguins, seals and baby whales, even when they are engaged in play, but it's the bizarre inhabitants of the seemingly more tranquil world 5000 metres below the surface that really catch the eye. It's a shame, therefore, that Michael Gambon's commentary couldn't have been more informative, especially as some of the more ethereal ocean-floor species had never been seen before, let alone photographed.
Setting aside The Blue Planet TV series from which this awestruck feature compilation is culled, this... read more on Time Out
I have a real interset in Marine ecosystems having done a degree in it and have watched a number of nature documentarys, including David Attenboroughs 'Blue Planet'. So when I heard of this dvd being released i was very excited as it is made by the same people who brought us the 'Blue Planet' series. However, it turned out to be a complete cop-out as it is only a complilation of the best bits taken from the 'Blue Planet' series (4 disc set). I would advise anyone thinking of getting this to forget it, and just stick to the original 'Blue Planet' series on dvd, as everything on these two dvd's are on the 4 disc set, along with much, much more stuff; and it is narrated by the man himself.
Fabulous to look at, but surprisingly dull after and 1.5 hours, wheres David Attenborough when you need some interesting facts to go with the wonder of nature.