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• Directors: Chris Lemieux
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000ESQ070
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #371,498 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Description Item Specifics - DVDs Region Code: Region 1: US, CA Rating: G Genre: Documentary Display Format: Full Screen Sub-Genre: Nature, Animals Condition: New COSTA RICA - THE NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLANDS Embark on an expedition through one of the worlds premier National Park systems. Traverse virgin rain-forests and navigate remote wetlands. Witness explosive volcanoes and discover tranquil beaches and dynamic coral reefs. Wildlife appears from all directions - monkeys, crocodiles, and sharks, birds, snakes, and a medley of over 60 species of tropical animals. From 14,000 foot mountain peaks to the depths of underground caves, come explore the National Parks and wildlife o the country that pioneered Eco Travel. Narrated by John Forsythe ("Charlie" from the original CHARLIE'S Angels). EcoTravel Films are superior quality DVDs designed to guide you through the worlds greatest natural and cultural experiences. with exceptional cinematography, digital, soundtrack, detailed maps, and informative dialogue, EcoTravel Films are the source for your global exploration. TRAVEL NATURE APPROX. 50 MINS. NTSC/DIGITAL STEREO ©2006 LMXMEDIA ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good DVD but bad menu system and functionality !, April 22, 2006

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NicoTico "Have-Guide Book-Will-Travel" (CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Costa Rica - The National Parks and Wildlands (DVD)

First, I am well acquainted with Costa Rica because of my
travels there and to Central America. I liked the content
of the DVD even though it is somewhat lacking in variety but they do show things like Cocos Island (the island of the sharks)of Jurassic Park fame but they don't show Mt. Chirripo or Cano Negro. In essence, they only show the major tourist attractions.
To it's credit,it does not come accross as an Infomercial like some other DVDs on Costa Rica.

John Forsythe is a good narator and he is easy to understand unlike some of the Globetrekker narators. You will see a lot of Costa Rican nature on this DVD and the quality is very good but not out-standing. The DVD states it was was released in 2006

This is why I only gave it 3 stars:

1.) I could not get the interactive menus to work on
2 of my expensice DVD players. This must be a flaw
with the technology used in creating the DVD. It did
play on my daughter's cheap $ 50 unit but without the
menu system being functinal.
2.) I got the DVD interactive menus to work only when I tried
playing the DVD on my computer and then only when using
Real Player which is not my preferred method of watching
movies.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, May 25, 2006

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Jared Marshall "Professional Shill Buster" (Olympia, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Costa Rica - The National Parks and Wildlands (DVD)

Recognizing the limited availability of video adequately covering Costa Rica this DVD may meet your needs, but potential purchasers should be aware of the following:

1.) While the DVD release date or copyright in 2006 may imply recent release this does not accurately reflect the production date. Actual footage is of older vintage. That is not to say that the content is not a decent quality. However, be aware this title may be a bit outdated.

2.) These DVD's are duplicated on DVD-R media and are NOT compatible with all DVD players in all regions. To avoid a DVD that does not play correctly (or at all) verify any intended player is capable of handling DVD-R media before ordering.

3.) Lift up your senses. Quick investigation of all reviews provided by Rocky Mountain "Lisa" on March 3, 2006 will reveal an identical voice of enthusiastic approval for all LMXMEDIA releases available through Amazon at the time of this review.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Zero Star Rating, March 11, 2007

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BRIAN D GREGORY (Bremerton, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Costa Rica - The National Parks and Wildlands (DVD)

It's too bad there isn't a zero star rating. This DVD doesn't work. There is no sound and you can't leave the main menu. I explored the DVD with my computer and discovered that in the audio folder there are no files. A big disappointment since its advertisement makes it seem just right for my interests in Costa Rica.