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THE ULTIMATE WAVE: TAHITI plunges you into the stunning beauty of an island paradise on a quest to find the perfect wave-riding experience. Nine-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater and Tahitian surfer Raimana Van Bastolaer and a group of friends seek out the best waves breaking on the reef at Tahiti's famed surf site Teahupo'o. As their quest unfolds, you are plunged beneath the surface of things, to explore the hidden forces at work shaping ocean waves and the islands that lie in their path.Amidst surfing action, you navigate the cosmos and an ocean storm in a search for the source and nature of a wave's energy. Exploring mountainous Tahiti, you are thrust into the turbulent volcanic past of the island and its neighbors and discover the seagoing, wave-riding roots of the islanders themselves -- a culture still rich in the music, dance and lore of the sea. Beneath the ocean, swimming with surfers, you explore the stunning, fragile beauty of the reef habitat -- a turbulent, wave-shaping interface that envelops the island and nurtures the ocean's multitudes in motion -- fish, dolphins, sharks and whales.When the truly big surf arrives at Teahupo'o, surfing play becomes surfing survival as the riders artfully tackle some of the heaviest surf on the planet!
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90 of 93 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining And Beautiful--A Gorgeous Scenic Destination Looks Even Lovelier In 3D
March 4, 2011
Format:Blu-ray
I recently picked up a couple of the newer IMAX 3D releases, but I was a bit wary going into "The Ultimate Wave: Tahiti." Why? Well I watched the other one (Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia) first. And while the 3D on that picture was perfectly serviceable, it lacked a unique or interesting narrative. That's right, folks--I want it all. I want a film that is attractive to look at, that utilizes 3D to good affect, and has an entertainment value. Well, I needn't have worried. "The Ultimate Wave: Tahiti" has all three expertly interwoven into its 45 minute presentation.
Narrative: The film introduces surfer Kelly Slater and a local legend named Raimana. They are our hosts as well as the subject of this feature. I had assumed that I was going to be watching non-stop surfing action, but that isn't the case at all. The documentary covers scenic landscapes, underwater life, local customs and legends, wave science and a myriad of water sports before kicking into a surfing frenzy within the last third. It is an extremely well balanced narrative which delivered far more variety than I expected. But most important, it was thoroughly entertaining.
Features: There are quite a few snippets to look at, interesting but not essential. There's a 5 minute travelogue highlighting Tahiti. In fact, I'm pretty much cooking up my next vacation now! There are a handful of vignettes providing more depth on the surfing stars, board designs, and waves principles. All are fine--brief but informative, but not necessarily a huge extra value.
3D: Well, of course, a film shot in Tahiti is absolutely gorgeous. The film has real texture in its panoramic landscape shots and its underwater vistas. This, unlike some other 3D features, isn't purposefully stunt-like (meaning it's not thrusting items into your face simply because it can). So this is more layered 3D as opposed to pop out all over the place. The film would be enjoyable and beautiful without the added dimension, but having it provides a extra element. It's crisp and assured and I appreciated how organic it felt. KGHarris, 3/11.
Narrative: The film introduces surfer Kelly Slater and a local legend named Raimana. They are our hosts as well as the subject of this feature. I had assumed that I was going to be watching non-stop surfing action, but that isn't the case at all. The documentary covers scenic landscapes, underwater life, local customs and legends, wave science and a myriad of water sports before kicking into a surfing frenzy within the last third. It is an extremely well balanced narrative which delivered far more variety than I expected. But most important, it was thoroughly entertaining.
Features: There are quite a few snippets to look at, interesting but not essential. There's a 5 minute travelogue highlighting Tahiti. In fact, I'm pretty much cooking up my next vacation now! There are a handful of vignettes providing more depth on the surfing stars, board designs, and waves principles. All are fine--brief but informative, but not necessarily a huge extra value.
3D: Well, of course, a film shot in Tahiti is absolutely gorgeous. The film has real texture in its panoramic landscape shots and its underwater vistas. This, unlike some other 3D features, isn't purposefully stunt-like (meaning it's not thrusting items into your face simply because it can). So this is more layered 3D as opposed to pop out all over the place. The film would be enjoyable and beautiful without the added dimension, but having it provides a extra element. It's crisp and assured and I appreciated how organic it felt. KGHarris, 3/11.
49 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
OK, this Blu-Ray shows great 3D. Surfing photography has excellent traditions and techniques, and this movie uses them all. 3D cameras are placed underwater, at the surface of the waves, on the surfboards themselves, in helicopters, and in the faces of some beautiful women. The camerawork is top rate and the 3D production is as well. The material lends itself to 3D, as we are looking through the tubes of waves, down their crests, and through their glistening faces. The Blu-Ray also gives nice 3D graphic rendering of the science of volcanic island formation, and also of wave development, transmission, and breaking. Some of the most easily understood science, and made so by the advantage of 3D graphics.
This Blu-Ray will look better on a bigger screen, so a 3D projector would be best.
This Blu-Ray will look better on a bigger screen, so a 3D projector would be best.
48 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
My ratings are based mainly on the QUALITY OF THE 3D, not the video content.
There are about 15 out of screen effects that extend about 10% of the way, from the screen to the viewer and another 12 around 25% and 1 graphic makes it to 35% BUT, nothing special in the 3D department. Only 5 minutes of underwater fish scenes deserve a 3D applause.
*** Nice scenery and under water footage ***
MY 3D RATING = GOOD (poor, fair, good, very good, excellent)
Note: As far as the percentages go, everyone's eyes are different. What I see at 25% you may see at 15% or 35%. To fully realize how far something is out of the screen for you, pause on an effect and direct a partner with an extended finger to the tip of what you are seeing. You may be surprised.
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There are about 15 out of screen effects that extend about 10% of the way, from the screen to the viewer and another 12 around 25% and 1 graphic makes it to 35% BUT, nothing special in the 3D department. Only 5 minutes of underwater fish scenes deserve a 3D applause.
*** Nice scenery and under water footage ***
MY 3D RATING = GOOD (poor, fair, good, very good, excellent)
Note: As far as the percentages go, everyone's eyes are different. What I see at 25% you may see at 15% or 35%. To fully realize how far something is out of the screen for you, pause on an effect and direct a partner with an extended finger to the tip of what you are seeing. You may be surprised.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Bon
Belles images,j'aurais aimé que sa sortent plus hors de l'écran,mais c'est bien.Bons commentaires des professionnels dans l'ensemble c'est bon,mais pas plus.
Published 13 days ago by Serge De Carufel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice 3D
I really enjoy this 3d especially for the price. The 3d effects are great! If you love the ocean scenes and surfing then this one is for you!
Published 22 days ago by happy camper
4.0 out of 5 stars
COOL 3D EFFECTS
COOL 3D EFFECTS FROM VIEWS I WILL NEVER PERSONALLY EXPERIENCE. FILM IS INTERESTING AND EDUCATIONAL FOR ALL PEOPLE OF ALL AGES.
Published 23 days ago by angela gazdak
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cool 3D surf Bluray!
The 3D is good - not Avatar good - but still cool. With summer on the way, it's time to watch this one again!
Published 1 month ago by Mett
4.0 out of 5 stars
Never thought that could be done on a surf board
The image and sound quality was very good quality. And like many of the Stephen Low productions, the content was very well done. Read more
Published 1 month ago by CCJJLL
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great 3D
Loved it, very good quality 3D with beautiful scenery. Lots of underwater scenes,surfing and hula dancing in this video that make it enjoyable.
Published 2 months ago by mrleok
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing 3D quality on my LG 65incher!
I first watch this on A Sony 3D Projector, and absolute love the quality the projector is throwing out! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kipling Peh
4.0 out of 5 stars
gorgeous and engaging
Our family loved watching this movie, which had good use of 3d, a story, and of course some excellent surf footage.
Published 2 months ago by Mary G. Hershey
4.0 out of 5 stars
More Like a Documentary on Tahiti
Not as much surfing as I'd have preferred and it was more akin to an extended travel advertisement than a true surf flick. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Al
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not good
This was nothing what I was hoping for. I thought I would see alot of surfers perspective inside a wave. No..... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Louella Leroux
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