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By Toast
Format:Blu-ray
If someone had told me 15 years ago that one day I would be able to see Galapagos islands in all their glory without visiting them, i would not have believed them. this is definitely something that justifies 1080p HD sets and blu ray media.
Video: Like i mentioned above the video is simply jaw dropping, each episode (three in total) is more revealing that the one it follows. The textures the colours and the sharpness is even and equals to that of some of the best documentaries ever made in imax etc.
Narration: Tilda Swinton does a reasonable job with the narration, her voice is smooth but there were times when i felt it didn't really go well with the scene that she was narrating for. Not much complain here as she is mostly in line and keeps the tempo.
Audio: in my opinion that's the only weak link in this blu-ray disc. I was expecting amazing Planet Earth likes orchestras and atleast 5.1 sound but to my surprise the sound was only 2 channels which doesn't really deliver the punch. As most people who have hd sets and blu ray players also have 5.1 or above sound system.
All in all its a must have documentary and even though audio is a little disappointing the video is simply so amazing that at most of the times you will be too absorbed in it to even notice the lack of rear channel audio. Highly recommended.
Video: Like i mentioned above the video is simply jaw dropping, each episode (three in total) is more revealing that the one it follows. The textures the colours and the sharpness is even and equals to that of some of the best documentaries ever made in imax etc.
Narration: Tilda Swinton does a reasonable job with the narration, her voice is smooth but there were times when i felt it didn't really go well with the scene that she was narrating for. Not much complain here as she is mostly in line and keeps the tempo.
Audio: in my opinion that's the only weak link in this blu-ray disc. I was expecting amazing Planet Earth likes orchestras and atleast 5.1 sound but to my surprise the sound was only 2 channels which doesn't really deliver the punch. As most people who have hd sets and blu ray players also have 5.1 or above sound system.
All in all its a must have documentary and even though audio is a little disappointing the video is simply so amazing that at most of the times you will be too absorbed in it to even notice the lack of rear channel audio. Highly recommended.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Dean Wirth
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Blu-ray
I got this with an idea of "well I've seen this already but...", boy was I wrong, only now do I have an understanding of these incredible islands. This is a great 3 part series, detailing every major island, the sea life, and of course the tortoises. Incredible photography and very well written. Some disturbing footage of the plunder by the early sailors, and some disturbing animal scenes too.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Sailor
Format:Blu-ray
This is the kind of film footage that merits buying the blu-ray. It is spectacular! When watched on a large-screen plasma TV, the experience approaches that of a real theatre. The photographers deserve a lot of credit for their many thousands of hours of work that it must have taken to produce the exquisite footage. There are actually three separate episodes. The narrative in the first episode is okay - not great but it suits the photography. Unfortunately the narrative in the second and third episodes becomes a bit banal, and you have to rely solely on the visual material to entertain. Also, the soundtrack is only in stereo - the music is well chosen to suit the film footage and should be upgraded to at least home theatre 5.1 quality.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
very interesting but lacking
i was all excited when i saw that this was available. i have been looking for a great dvd on the galapagos and was jipped a few times. this was alright. Read more
Published 3 months ago by kao83
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Must Have Documentary
First off I must say for just one disc the price is a touch on the high side, but this documentary doesn't disappoint. Read more
Published 7 months ago by *lord Allan
2.0 out of 5 stars
Very poor as a documentary but somewhat average as a work of art
For one thing I rented this 3-parts documentary cheaply from a videoclub so I figure I didn't really lose anything even if I didn't really like it... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Jo Blo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful!
This is a lot cheaper than visiting Galapagos and you get to see many things you can't in person but... Worth the purchase!
Published 14 months ago by Dave Donovan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty Good
Informative, some beautiful footage. If you've seen "Planet Earth" do not expect the same outstanding quality of film footage, but there are some incredible moments on this DVD. Read more
Published 16 months ago by lavender75
4.0 out of 5 stars
Thrilling story
Galapagos is everything you'd expect from a BBC earth documentary: beautiful imagery, spot-on narration, extremely informative in an entertaining setting. Read more
Published on May 20 2011 by David Bao
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
This is a beautiful program about the Galapagos Islands, containing information about the geology, flora and fauna, and history of the islands, and is well balanced in its... Read more
Published on April 19 2011 by huffam
2.0 out of 5 stars
Slow Shipping
After not receiving the item, I phoned Amazon and was told that they have no control over the U.S. or Canadian Post Office - really??? Read more
Published on Jan 30 2011 by John McGill
2.0 out of 5 stars
A film with a hidden agenda!
I thought this would be a film about the Galapagos Islands, not a film about Charles Darwin and his crazy evolution theories! Read more
Published on Mar 18 2010 by Sephora Kardas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful, and high scientific value
As other reviewers remarked, this really justifies the Blu-Ray technology. The detail in the photography is remarkable. Read more
Published on July 10 2009 by Eric Lawton
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