Planet Earth - The Complete BBC Series [HD DVD] | ![Planet Earth - The Complete BBC Series [HD DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51BnSYgZRAL._SL500_.jpg)
| Actor: David Attenborough
Studio: BBC Warner
Category: DVD
List Price: $99.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  420 reviews
Sales Rank: 530
Format: Box Set, Color, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Published)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: HD DVD
Number Of Items: 4
Running Time: 550
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7 x 5.4 x 0.8
MPN: HDE2939
UPC: 794051293923
EAN: 0794051293923
ASIN: B000MRAAJW
Release Date: April 24, 2007
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Condition: BRAND NEW & SEALED!
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Actors: David Attenborough Format: Color, Widescreen Language: English Region: All Regions Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Number of discs: 4 Rating Studio: BBC Warner DVD Release Date: April 24, 2007 Run Time: 550 minutes
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As of its release in early 2007, Planet Earth is quite simply the greatest nature/wildlife series ever produced. Following the similarly monumental achievement of The Blue Planet: Seas of Life, this astonishing 11-part BBC series is brilliantly narrated by Sir David Attenborough and sensibly organized so that each 50-minute episode covers a specific geographical region and/or wildlife habitat (mountains, caves, deserts, shallow seas, seasonal forests, etc.) until the entire planet has been magnificently represented by the most astonishing sights and sounds you'll ever experience from the comforts of home. The premiere episode, "From Pole to Pole," serves as a primer for things to come, placing the entire series in proper context and giving a general overview of what to expect from each individual episode. Without being overtly political, the series maintains a consistent and subtle emphasis on the urgent need for ongoing conservation, best illustrated by the plight of polar bears whose very behavior is changing (to accommodate life-threatening changes in their fast-melting habitat) in the wake of global warming--a phenomenon that this series appropriately presents as scientific fact. With this harsh reality as subtext, the series proceeds to accentuate the positive, delivering a seemingly endless variety of natural wonders, from the spectacular mating displays of New Guinea's various birds of paradise to a rare encounter with Siberia's nearly-extinct Amur Leopards, of which only 30 remain in the wild. That's just a hint of the marvels on display. Accompanied by majestic orchestral scores by George Fenton, every episode is packed with images so beautiful or so forcefully impressive (and so perfectly photographed by the BBC's tenacious high-definition camera crews) that you'll be rendered speechless by the splendor of it all. You'll see a seal struggling to out-maneuver a Great White Shark; swimming macaques in the Ganges delta; massive flocks of snow geese numbering in the hundreds of thousands; an awesome night-vision sequence of lions attacking an elephant; the Colugo (or "flying lemur"--not really a lemur!) of the Philippines; a hunting alliance of fish and snakes on Indonesia's magnificent coral reef; the bioluminescent "vampire squid" of the deep oceans... these are just a few of countless highlights, masterfully filmed from every conceivable angle, with frequent use of super-slow-motion and amazing motion-controlled time-lapse cinematography, and narrated by Attenborough with his trademark combination of observational wit and informative authority. The result is a hugely entertaining series that doesn't flinch from the predatory realities of nature (death is a constant presence, without being off-putting). At a time when the multiple threats of global warming should be obvious to all, let's give Sir David the last word, from the closing of Planet Earth's final episode: "We can now destroy or we can cherish--the choice is ours." --Jeff Shannon More Planet Earth 
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 Stop reading the reviews and buy this now! July 24, 2008
This is the most fantastic nature documentary series ever made. On Blu Ray, it is even better! There is no bonus footage like the DVD set but I have seen it, and it honestly pales in comparison to the actual show. The US DVD version features narration by Sigourney Weaver which leaves something to be desired, in my opinion. Order this version now and enjoy some of the most beautiful wildlife photography you may ever see in your life.
Unbelievable! July 22, 2008
I saw the preview for this series and decided I had to own it for the cinematography alone. After receiving it in the mail, I was not disappointed in the least. The photography is absolutely stunning, and the moments the Planet Earth team were able to capture are simply unbelievable.
Beyond being a great nature series, what I love about owning this boxed set, is it's something I will keep with me for a LONG time and be able to re-watch time and again. Not only is it something that I will be able to enjoy, but it's something that I can show to my kids someday that will be better than all the brain-sucking cartoons that are out these days.
Planet Earth is truly a classic.
AWESOME July 22, 2008
This is what 1080p is all about. The pic is amazing, so clear on my 52" Sony Bravia using my PS3. I could watch this over and over. I have had friends and family watch this and they all get amazed on how good the quality looks but also how good of a movie this is. I am a discovery show kinda guy so I watch these types of series all the time. They dont compare to this set. This is one to keep and watch on a constant basis. A MUST BUY for all!!!
Amazing July 22, 2008
This product, the Planet Earth series is phenominal. The footage, scenery and commentary by David Attenborough are outstanding. For those who do not have it, you are missing out on the beauty this planet has to offer.
An excellent review of our world July 21, 2008
This DVD's set shows how wonderful our world is, by now, because of the global warming and the endangered species in different points of the world. A 'must have' for any person that cares about the environment.
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