The BBC High Definition Natural History Collection (Planet Earth / Wild China / Galapagos / Ganges) [Blu-ray]

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Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: Blu-ray Brand: Warner Brothers EAN: 0883929026340 Format: Color Label: BBC WARNER Manufacturer: BBC WARNER Number Of Items: 8 Publisher: BBC WARNER Region Code: 1 Release Date: 2008-08-05 Running Time: 1150 Studio: BBC WARNER Theatrical Release Date: 2008
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Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Beware of Predators! Comment: "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. Nine Lives Too Many The Daemon in Our Dreams The Rice Queen Spy Clawed Back from the Dead Customer Rating: Summary: Outstanding quality!!! Comment: 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. Customer Rating: Summary: Excellent Comment: 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! Customer Rating: Summary: Great HD footage. Comment: Very good high def. interesting material. Well worth the money. Some of the best nature shows ever made Customer Rating: Summary: blu ray Comment: 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.
Editorial Reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Beware of Predators! Comment: "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. Nine Lives Too Many The Daemon in Our Dreams The Rice Queen Spy Clawed Back from the Dead Customer Rating: Summary: Outstanding quality!!! Comment: 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. Customer Rating: Summary: Excellent Comment: 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! Customer Rating: Summary: Great HD footage. Comment: Very good high def. interesting material. Well worth the money. Some of the best nature shows ever made Customer Rating: Summary: blu ray Comment: 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. Planet Earth From the makers of The Blue Planet: Seas of Life, with an unprecedented production budget of $25 million, comes the epic story of life on Earth. Five years in production, over 2000 days in the field, using 40 cameramen filming across 200 locations, shot entirely in high definition, this is the ultimate portrait of our planet. A stunning television experience that captures rare action, impossible locations and intimate moments with our planet's best-loved, wildest and most elusive creatures. From the highest mountains to the deepest rivers, this blockbuster series takes you on an unforgettable journey through the daily struggle for survival in Earth's most extreme habitats. Planet Earth takes you to places you have never seen before, to experience sights and sounds you may never experience anywhere else. Wild China An exotic fusion of natural history and Oriental adventure, "Wild China" is a series of journeys through four startlingly different landscapes, each based around the travels of a real historical character. With splendour, scale and romance, Wild China lifts the veil on the world's most enigmatic and magnificent country, delving into its vibrant habitats to reveal a land of unbelievable natural complexity. Journey across China from the glittering peaks of the Himalayas to the barren steppe, the sub-Arctic to the tropical islands, through deserts both searingly hot and mind-numbingly cold and see, in pioneering images, a dazzling array of mysterious, beautiful, wild and rare creatures. Galapagos The inspiration for Darwin 's theory of evolution, the Galápagos Islands are a living laboratory, a geological conveyor belt that has given birth to and seen the death of many species of plants and animals. As the western islands rise up from the sea offering a chance of life, the eastern islands sink back beneath the waves guaranteeing only death. Between the two are the middle islands; fertile, lush land in its prime that contains an incredible diversity of life. Nowhere else on the Earth are the twin processes of creation and extinction of species so starkly apparent... see it all unfold before your eyes in this stunning series filmed entirely in high definition from the BBC and the National Geographic Channel. Ganges A sumptuous series that tells the story of the most extraordinary river in the world - the Ganges. Human life and nature bustle along her river banks, in a kaleidoscope of colour and energy. From man-hunting tigers to giant lizards, here the wildlife is as diverse as the people. Traversing from the peaks of the Himalayas through frenetic cities to the teeming delta where the river meets the sea, this is a vibrant and colourful look at how the Ganges shaped the wildlife, culture and beliefs of India.
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