Product Details

• Actors: Narration
• Directors: Various Directors
• Format: Color, Dolby, NTSC, Surround Sound, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
• Number of discs: 5
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Razor Digital Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: November 11, 2008
• Run Time: 235 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001F12J20
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #84,891 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

This 5- disc Mother Earth Blu-ray edition will take you on an amazing journey of beauty and wonder as never experienced before. Filmed on location throughout the globe for large formated IMAX theaters, the imagery of these 5 discs is unlike anything you have seen before. With the exceptional clarity and sound that only IMAX can deliver. Each title is independently produced to provide viewers with an up close and personal experience with our Mother Earth. Providing an understanding of our beautiful planet and the need to preserve it.

Titles included in this 10-Disc collection are
Africa, The Serengeti
Alaska, Spirit of the Wild
Antarctica, An Adventure of a Different Nature
Ocean Oasis
Australia, Land Beyond Time

These films were originally filmed for IMAX© and other large format theaters throughout the world. This video version of the film has been digitally masters and transferred using the original large format film elements and was produced to the highest standards in the industry. The sound components have been specially mixed and mastered to produce the finest quality Dolby Surround soundtrack, fully compatible with both stereo and mono audio systems.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Visual Expereince !, November 18, 2008

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Dena Groff "Dena groff" (Studio City, Ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mother Earth Blu-ray 5-Pack (Blu-ray)

I purchased this multi-disc set because I love the quality and experience of viewing an IMAX film. I was skeptical that I would enjoy the Blu-ray versions as much as the theater versions, but I was in for a surprise! The quality of the film and audio were equal to the theater version, if not, somewhat better. There is nothing like watching theater quality entertainment in the comfort of your living room or bedroom. I watch a lot of Discovery Channel and Animal Planet and I have seen Planet Earth and Blue Planet, but I really preferred the audio and visual experience of these IMAX films.

The individual Blu-ray discs included in this box set are-
Africa, The Serengeti - 40 minutes
Australia, Land Beyond Time - 75 minutes
Antarctica, Adventure of a Different Nature - 40 minutes
Alaska, Spirit of the Wild - 40 minutes
Ocean Oasis - 40 minutes

The packaging includes 3 regular size Blu-ray disc cases. Africa, The Serengeti and Australia, Land Beyond Time as well as Alaska, Spirit of the Wild and Antarctica, An Adventure of a Different Nature are in a Blu-ray case that utilizes both sides for holding a disc. Ocean Oasis is in a Blu-ray case that holds one disc. It is the first time I have seen a Blu-ray case for multiple discs. It is really convenient because it uses less space on my forever-expanding storage shelves.

All in all, I would highly recommend this set to anyone who loves the IMAX experience and anyone that appreciates the beauty in nature.

28 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars BLU-RAY VERSION - QUALITY PICTURES, February 1, 2009

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N.Y. "N.Y." - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mother Earth Blu-ray 5-Pack (Blu-ray)

First let me mention that the three stars are for persons who have seen BBC's Planet earth. I would give five stars to the picture quality of this current package. BUT, on the other hand, it has nothing new, the narration is detached from the nature experience. It is more about spot events and snap shots and less about a whole organic subject. The animal kill is spectacularly filmed in close-ups where in planet earth they try to avoid that.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great Images Terrible Narration, January 8, 2010

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B. Pfeifer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mother Earth Blu-ray 5-Pack (Blu-ray)

I would look elsewhere for a good documentary. The imagery is great but the narration is horrible, I think even small children would find the narration simplistic and sometimes awkward or goofy. There are much better films available that capture better imagery and have a narrator that doesn't sound like she's talking to a 2nd grade class.