Audience Rating: Exempt
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 5014503721121
Format: Box set, PAL
Label: 2 Entertain Video
Manufacturer: 2 Entertain Video
Number Of Discs: 2
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: 2 Entertain Video
Release Date: September 24, 2001
Running Time: 485 minutes
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Theatrical Release Date: January 27, 2002

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.co.uk Review:
An epic, eight-part series that took five years to complete, The Blue Planet firmly re-establishes the BBC as the world's pre-eminent producer of top quality nature documentaries. Exploring every aspect of marine ecosystems, from coastal marshes to deep-sea trenches and from polar waters to tropical reefs, The Blue Planet is thorough and informative, yet never less than thrilling.

Sir David Attenborough is one of the most well-respected (and well-known) personalities in the field of nature programmes and his narration is flawless as he educates and inspires without patronising his audience or anthropomorphising his subjects. Spectacular camera work (of a standard not seen since the BBC's classic Life on Earth series) captures images of a fascinating world rarely seen by human eyes--in fact, in several instances, the subjects and behaviours filmed for this series have never been witnessed before, let alone caught on camera. This is particularly apparent on the series highlight, "The Deep" (Programme 2), where film crews discovered two new species in the depths of the ocean: a grotesque fish named the Hairy Angler and a fantastic, pink octopus-like creature, which is so new that it remains unnamed (but was nicknamed "Dumbo"). Both are testament to the fact that, although oceans cover two-thirds of the Earth, we know less about them than we do the moon. It is proof that, to us land-dwellers, much of our Blue Planet is alien indeed. A handsomely illustrated companion book is also available. -- Robert Burrow




Rating: - Transatlantic Jingoism
I'm giving this set an extra star as there are only 3 discs as opposed to 4 that come in the special edition box set that I have. This is because potentially there are 25 percent less scenes with dolphins in. The series is very heavily biased on the sea and water but seems to concentrate on dolphin fish a little too much for my liking, as the old saying goes, there are some more fish in the sea. Also, my criticism of Dave's pronunciation of the word 'tuna' as he pronounces it still stands. He says ... Read More

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Rating: - Visual feast matched by accompanying narration
This is series is one of the BBC's true documentary epics. It was obviously filmed over many years, and across all the world's oceans and was clearly underpinned by a substantial budget and great expertise and commitment.

Whilst the astute viewer may notice that some of the footage used in the series originates in early Attenborough programmes, that hardly detracts from the power and quality of the imagery. Some of the most spectacular and awe-inspiring footage ever captured of the natural ... Read More

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Rating: - The Ultimate Series On The Oceans of the World
Even those who share just a small passion for the Oceans, or nature in general should not miss this!!! The footage is superbly beautifull and breathtaking and the generalist character of the series takes us in a wonderfull voyage across all types of marine environaments and animals. The best series to date on this subject!!!

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Rating: - Beyond imagination
The 5 years of masters work involved in the creation of this un-ordinary documentary; is way beyond imagination.

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Rating: - Complete, fulfilling and rewarding in its entirity
Never before has a DVD of such quality graced my DVD player. All essential requirements of a quality viewing are not only met, but surpassed to an extreme in which it appears to have been filmed and produced way ahead of its' time. I feel priveliged to have been allowed a view into a world one could never have imagined existed. The amazon rating system does not do this production justice, as it deserves more than 5 stars. I shall treasure my box set forever!

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