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The BBC High Definition Natural History Collection (Planet Earth / Wild China / Galapagos / Ganges) [Blu-ray]
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Genre | Special Interests/Nature & Wildlife |
Format | Multiple Formats, Widescreen, Blu-ray, Subtitled, Box set, Color |
Contributor | Various |
Language | English |
Number Of Discs | 8 |
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BBC High Definition Natural History Collection featuring Planet Earth (BD) The BBC's acclaimed Natural History Unit presents the majestic and elusive wonders of the world in four stunning high-definition series: Planet Earth, Wild China, Galapagos and Ganges.
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- Aspect Ratio : Unknown
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 7.75 x 5.75 x 0.53 inches; 1.07 Pounds
- Item model number : 4043859
- Director : Various
- Media Format : Multiple Formats, Widescreen, Blu-ray, Subtitled, Box set, Color
- Run time : 22 hours and 30 minutes
- Release date : August 5, 2008
- Actors : Various
- Subtitles: : English
- Language : English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
- Studio : BBC Home Entertainment
- ASIN : B0019MG35O
- Number of discs : 8
- Best Sellers Rank: #103,030 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #623 in Documentary (Movies & TV)
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Not only have I put it through lots of use for just myself, it's a constant source of amazement for guests. Even those that have seen the episodes on tv are blown away by how incredible the blu-ray picture is. A perfect combination of eye-popping color, masterful cinematography, conceptual simplicity.
My only grief, and it is a major one, has nothing to do with the program, but the Planet Earth packaging really grips discs 1 and 4 tight. The first time I tried to remove disc 4 from the case, without any undue amount of pressure, the disc snapped in half. It seems in the feedback that this has happened to several others also. Luckily for me Amazon replaced my set and this problem must not have gone unnoticed by the manufacturer because the interior packaging was slightly different and less troublesome in the replacement (now having 2 double-sided flaps inside instead of 1 flap and a nub on either side of the cover). Either way, these discs are a gem, so take care with them.
However, the other reviewers' forewarnings about the packaging are NOT to be taken lightly. The discs for Wild China, Galapagos, and Ganges behave well enough, and even the 2nd and 3rd discs of the Planet Earth set are passable. The 1st and 4th of Planet Earth, though, I needed PLIERS to get out. The discs are snapped in so tightly that they were flexing to the point where they could've easily snapped in half before the packaging let up.
I eventually had to pull out my Leatherman and use it to squeeze/deform the little snap-in protrusion by squeezing it with the broad part of the pliers (see video). It was pretty nerve racking as the discs were still inside and I was afraid I might scratch or gouge them by mistake!! After all of that I could get the discs out with a reasonable amount of force, and they still snap back in, too... it was really THAT tight to begin with!!
The other films are also very good, I would rate them as being as good as most national geographic films. None of them are as long as planet earth and they were not filmed in high definition, but they are well done. Unlike planet earth, they do focus exclusively on one region of the world. Interestingly, two of the films focus on the most well populated areas in the world, India and China. These films are as much about the people of these regions as they are about wildlife. I guess it is difficult to seperate wildlife from people in countries that are so well populated that even in very rural areas wildlife must share space with humanity.
If you are someone who enjoys nature (which you must be if you are bothering to read this review), these films will definitly be worth the money spent. If you want to save money just buy, or at least borrow, planet earth, it is definitly the best of the bunch.
I would appreciate any comments about this problem. I am using a LG BD390 blu-ray player and have had no problem playing other blu- ray DVDs, only those from BBC. I realize this is an old model, but I had no problem playing them a year ago when I first purchased them.
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Galapagos is a fascinating exploration of the island chain geologicaly, biologicaly and historicaly. The China series covers the land, people and history with a focus on the present geography and sociology. It is a truly superb nature documentary. So far we have not seen the Ganges series, but we anticipate several engaging evenings if the others are anything to go by. In my estimation the set was well worth the price and is quite possibly the finest combination pack of nature documentaries available on Blu-ray today.
In Planet Earth, Sir David Attenborough takes us on a tour of many different types of habitats, showing animals and behaviour which have rarely, if ever, been captured on film.
Wild China shows China in a wonderful light with incomparable natural vistas and scenery to take your breath away. Animals are unusual and the relationship between them and people is brought into sharp focus.
Galapagos loosely follows Darwin's travels and the genesis of his ideas.
We haven't yet watched Ganges, but I see no reason to think that it won't be as good as all the other programs here.
These are all worthy additions to a video library. The programs can be watched many times over without losing one's sense of wonder at the natural world. For most of us, these images are the closest we will ever get to seeing many rare and endangered animals.
Many memories to be treasured and others to be best forgotten. I am not exaggerating when I say that the BBC High-Definition Natural History Collection using Blu-ray technology delivers an experience that is so immediate as to compete in some ways with ALL that is entailed in "being there". It truly is a risk free,affordable mode of travel and a treat for the senses as well as for the intellect. I rate it ******! (I grant you that the food is not as good!)