![]() The BBC has a knack of putting things at the right level for the intended audience. I like the level of information and facts conveyed through the narration, it is just right, I don't want to know a load of science just some of the basics, to see these things is enough for most people. I missed this documentary when it first came out but nagged various people to buy me it on DVD this Christmas (2002) and I got it! Some of the film is amazing and I have a lot of respect for those who make these kinds of documentaries, to see 200 ton Blue Whales 'cruising' through the Sea is an incredible sight, they looked like submarines. I admit to being in awe of the Sea and have spent a number of years in the Navy, so I am somewhat biased on this one. It holds up well and is a must see for people who care about ocean ecosystems and for those who just admire the beauty of this blue planet of ours. ![]() It may not have the ultra-high definition of later BBC Nature series, but it's every bit as wondrous and impacting as any made before or since that I have seen. I've gone through this series beginning-to-end twice, and have seen individual episodes more than that. Narrator Attenborough is second to none in expelling information with an authentic passion for the life on screen. From sharks in a wild feeding frenzy, to penguins shooting out of the water onto an iceberg, to majestic whales and dolphins, to some of the strangest creatures you will ever see in the ocean deep, there is something here for everyone regardless if you're a big nature lover or not. I can give no complaint about the fabulous pacing which never seems to focus on anything for too long or not long enough. The series has eight parts, and while everyone is bound to have their favorites-mine are "Coral Seas" and "Frozen Seas"-all eight are informative, fascinating, with wonderful cinematography, engaging music, and near perfect commentary. ![]() But I think my personal favorite is "The Blue Planet" which concerns the life in and around the world's oceans that covers over two-thirds of the Earth's surface. Fantastic series from "The Life of Birds" in the 90's to the more recent "Life" and "Frozen Planet" show their exceptional consistency over time. The BBC has proved time and again that they are of the highest caliber in the world in the creation of nature documentaries, especially when the program is accompanied by the narration of the legendary conservationist David Attenborough. ![]()
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