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Using revolutionary cameras, the directors of this French film (with minimal English-language narration) have made an amazing chronicle of the insect world. There are at least a dozen fascinating, memorable images, and the carnage is held to a minimum. Some favorites include a caterpillar traffic jam, a frog's bout with a rain storm, and a bird that turns into Godzilla for a bunch of ants. Then there's the snail mating scene that must be seen to be believed. Great for families. --Doug Thomas
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Cartimand
Format:DVD
In similar vein to Reggio's seminal Koyaanisqatsi, Microcosmos is a film without commentary, other than a one-sentence introduction and a few poetic words at the close.
It presents the viewer with a gorgeous series of tableaux starring the amazing micro-fauna occupying a meadow. I guarantee the first thing that springs to mind when viewing Microcosmos for the first time is "how did they film that?!!" Achingly beautiful close-ups of ants, caterpillars, butterflies, snails, ladybirds, the bizarrely alien-looking mantis and dozens more give us an unique insight into the oft-ignored world beneath our feet.
The whole 72 minutes is one great therapeutic trip - just sit in your comfiest chair and let the vivid colours and sumptuous sound (natural insect noises occasionally punctuated with minimalist ambient music) wash over you.
Favourite scenes include the sissyphus-like dung-beetle, the ants at the "waterhole", the snail lovers, the spider's "aqualung", the stag beetles' battle and the jaw-droppingly stunning finale of the nascent mosquito breaking free of the meniscus of the pond on its impossibly long legs. Even the moment of microcosmic horror, when a strangely prehistoric looking pheasant perpetrates some genocide, is magnificently filmed and utterly satisfying.
Possibly the first wildlife film to cross the boundary into pure art.
I guarantee you will feel a better and more harmonious person for having viewed Microcosmos.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Tom Gj
Format:DVD
This Movie is the kind of movie that will blow you away especially if you are a Discovery channel fan and a home theater fan. The sights & sounds in this movie are truly amazing! I have never seen a documentary on insects this well done.
The movie is originally in french, but it was theatrically released in the U.S. to very favorable reviews. It starts off as if you are in a dream and then allows you to enter into the world of insects...like no other movie ever...
The camera work puts you on the same level as the insects because it really gets close up with spectacular detail...The 5.1 soundtrack might be one of the best soundtracks I have ever heard, it has crisp clean detail and powerful bass...I really recommend this Dvd. Ever since I bought the laserdisc years ago I have been a big fan of this documentary. I've been waiting for this Dvd since the format was introduced, it is long overdue!!!
The movie is originally in french, but it was theatrically released in the U.S. to very favorable reviews. It starts off as if you are in a dream and then allows you to enter into the world of insects...like no other movie ever...
The camera work puts you on the same level as the insects because it really gets close up with spectacular detail...The 5.1 soundtrack might be one of the best soundtracks I have ever heard, it has crisp clean detail and powerful bass...I really recommend this Dvd. Ever since I bought the laserdisc years ago I have been a big fan of this documentary. I've been waiting for this Dvd since the format was introduced, it is long overdue!!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
I saw this movie 4 years ago in Paris and never forgot it. The music is great and the insects are mesmerizing. It is the kind of movie that even those who never watch a film twice, will want to see again.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
maybe i'm imagining things,but... (2.5/5)
i was disappointed in this documentary for two main reasons.the first
thing is,sometimes i swear the insects/bugs/creepy crawlies were CG in
some shots and hand made,out... Read more
thing is,sometimes i swear the insects/bugs/creepy crawlies were CG in
some shots and hand made,out... Read more
Published on Nov 21 2007 by falcon
4.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Beautiful, original camerawork. This film has very little narration and yet keeps you captivated for the entire duration. A must see!
Published on Jan 6 2006 by JD
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best films I have ever seen
This movie begs to be seen on DVD. Why is it not available?
Published on July 2 2004 by K. O. RN
5.0 out of 5 stars
Go to the Ant, Thou Sluggard!
My first viewing of Microcosmos left me enchanted. It also left me feeling as if I'd emerged from an hour in a hot tub, and I slept like a baby. Read more
Published on Jun 22 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
The evilness of the film studios
This beautiful film is done a disservice by the motion picture industry. It was released on DVD in the United Kingdom on June 30, 2003. Read more
Published on Dec 2 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
captivating
this is such a well made and thought prevoking movie,it is hard to take your eyes off it for a minute.Kudos to all involved!!!
Published on Nov 25 2003 by stephen lee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Truly amazing insects world
One word to describe it; it is just "Excellent"; I have got it on a VHS. You will be amazed; with minimal narration, but many spectacular scenes of insects to watch! Read more
Published on Oct 15 2003 by Mrn. Sl. R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Amazing!
I watched this movie lastnight and it was, as my title suggests, absolutely amazing! The people that made this movie spend 3 YEARS developing their lenses and cameras for this... Read more
Published on Feb 25 2003 by "drewsuschrist"
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the great movies of all time----seriously
This movie should be packed onto the space shuttle with the other evidences of life on earth for the rest of intelligent life in the universe to see. Read more
Published on Jan 14 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
Why no DVD??
The preceding reviews say it all - this film is a visual feast, and as soon as I discovered HDTV I went looking for Microcosmos on DVD. Read more
Published on Dec 31 2002 by John Schlarb
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