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Adventures in Wild California

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I saw the theatrical version of this movie about 3 months ago and just got the DVD release. I thought the film was great when I saw it in the IMAX theater at the Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. However, the DVD just didn't look right to me. The vibrant colors that I saw in the theater were not there and the soundtrack was not transfered very well to either DD 5.1 or DTS 5.1. The DVD was a disappointment. The video quality of the "Making of" feature was not worthy of DVD release.

I own about a dozen IMAX films on DVD. This and another one that I bought at the same time could have been better. Both were released by Image Entertainment. I have gotten some real low quality DVD releases from Image Entertainment and this continues the trend for me.

The first Imax movie I ever saw was Everest and I loved it- each and every one of my several viewings. I never imagined that another Imax movie could surpass the enthusiasm I felt for Everest. Seeing Adventures In Wild California changed all that. I was thoroughly entertained, absorbed, and amazed from beginning to end. The movie opens with incredible sky surfing footage accompanied with a perfect choice of music. The opening put a smile on my face and sent a sense of awe through my system that didn't diminish until well past the closing credits. The good news is - the rest of the film really rocks also. Another highlight for example is the footage of the big waves at Mavericks. The waves themselves are unbelievable, but so is the footage of the surfers surfing and "attempting" to surf them. I loved it and I don't even surf! I believe "awe" is the best word used to describe how I felt throughout much of the film, I found myself in awe again when the Imax cameras moved to the groves of Giant Sequoias that were referred to as "sacred". The movie inspired me to search out the Sequoias and I was amazed to learn that as an Orange County resident they were only 4 hours from my house - including the biggest tree in the world - General Sherman. A short hike from General Sherman is the Washington Tree - the tree featured in the movie! A weekend trip to the giant Sequoias gave confirmation to the word "sacred." If I had not seen "Adventures" I'm sure I never would have visited such a remarkable place. I'm thankful to "Adventures" for inspiring my trip. There's a lot more great stuff in the movie that I haven`t mentioned and I would highly recommend checking it out. Unfortunately, I imagine the DVD won't have the same impact as the BIG screen, but I will still be first in line on the 20th to eagerly add this DVD to my collection.

This was an excellent look into the adrenaline pumping thrills that some Californians do, as well as looking at the wondrous sights. The filming was excellent, it allowed you to feel like you were there falling in the sky as a skydiver, or riding a wave as a surfer. My heart pounded as I watched. Since I am too chicken to try it myself, I got as close as possible to the real thing watching the IMAX film.

A wonderful way to introduce your kids to the wonders of California. This is a great way to spend an evening in front of the TV and enjoying the great music, visuals, and scenery. The Golden Gate Bridge shots are amazing. Highly recommended !! And if it plays at an IMAX near you, DON'T MISS IT!!!!

I have a 60" Sony widescreen and its awesome watching Adventures in Wild California on it. The music is good and the photography is excellent. I highly recommend this DVD to anyone. DTS IS GREAT!

This is one of the reason I buy Imax movies. Some of the scenes in this film are just standouts. If your a nature or thrill seeker this film has a combination of both. It is not a Imax film that sacrafice thrills and beautiful photography for a simple story that will put you to sleep. The features are quick and to the point and the places they take the camera give you shot's that you do not see everyday. The movie is well pace and is one of the directors best. The added documentry give you a fell of what the camera man had to do to get some of the scenes for this film.

This was an excellent DVD. My children and grandchildren enjoyed this fast paced beautiful California adventure with all the wonder that makes California a beautiful place to live or visit. From the soaring sky dancers to the beautiful redwoods this is a DVD to see. Watching how they photographed these sites was just as interesting. This DVD was purchased at Amazon.

Must see! Crisp clear I-Max photography takes you there. Panoramic beauty all around. Watched it on a big screen the first time. Forgot where I was. Proud to have this in my DVD collection.

The opening sequence of the sky divers over San Diego is the high point of the DVD for me; but the entire DVD is well worth watching repeatedly. Movies should take you to places that you may not be able to go in real life, such as skydiving.The Disney chapter was light and fun; especially the first person perspective roller coaster ride. Climbing up and into the giant trees of California again gives us non-climbers unusual views and different perspectives.

Tora Tora Tora. is an excellent war movie with a very good and true story. i highly recomment this dvd. the cover on the fron of this dvd is very nice and well done, the sound is very good and if you have a good sound system then this dvd is well worth buying the color is also very good and I give it full five stars, well worth keeping in anyones collection. and well worth its money and well spent. I can honestly say it is well worth watching over annd over again, do buy it