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Ocean Wonderland 3D is a stunning visual and sensorial diving adventure beneath the waves to the pulsating heart of the oceans: the coral reefs. Join your friendly host Aris the turtle and enter this magical and beautiful, yet endangered and fragile world, from Australia's Great Barrier Reef to the Bahamas. Discover the vast bio-diversity thriving there and the crucial role played by coral reefs within the marine ecosystem by providing a habitat and food for a wide variety of fish species, and maintaining the well-being of our planet.
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48 of 48 people found the following review helpful
By Stephen Cann
Format:Blu-ray
As a long time scuba diver, I have been on over 200 dives in about a dozen countries, I usually avoid filming because it "just doesn't look like when you are really there." This film sure does.
If you want a fabulous tour of the top underwater sights available to the recreational diver with terrific commentary and very amusing sound effects (extra kudos to the foley artist for creating sounds that you don't really hear under water). It was beautiful, thrilling and showed some of the awe and majesty of the oceanic realm.
If you just got a 3-D TV and want to take it out for a spin, you can't do better than this movie.
If you want a fabulous tour of the top underwater sights available to the recreational diver with terrific commentary and very amusing sound effects (extra kudos to the foley artist for creating sounds that you don't really hear under water). It was beautiful, thrilling and showed some of the awe and majesty of the oceanic realm.
If you just got a 3-D TV and want to take it out for a spin, you can't do better than this movie.
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By T. Marshall
Format:Blu-ray
This movie is a bit of your typical IMAX "under the sea" fair. There are lots of corals, sting rays and some sharks. But specifically for 3D this movie works great for some scenes, but not all scenes. The problem is that IMAX films are designed for huge screens and not TVs. However, if you are dying to show off a 3D movie that isn't animated, you can't go wrong with this one. There are a few scenes that are amazing. This includes a "ballet" by yellow snapper that really grabs you in the 3d realm. Other scenes with dolphins and sharks really help see the depth and power of 3D.
The movie is fairly short. Only 41 minutes. Good for kids and really anyone looking for a 3D movie. Nothing ground breaking as far as photography or new scientific information.
Also, there was some question about the narrator. It is narrated by the Sea Turtle.
The movie is fairly short. Only 41 minutes. Good for kids and really anyone looking for a 3D movie. Nothing ground breaking as far as photography or new scientific information.
Also, there was some question about the narrator. It is narrated by the Sea Turtle.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
This IMAX documentary of the water world focus on coral reefs and its habitats. It's hosted by a sea turtle, and guides through the reef. It clarifies the definition of a coral reef, and shows plenty. A word of warning, some may find looking at the reefs *itchy*. My wife keep saying she felt like scratching her hair, and one of my kid say his body itches while looking at some of the reef patterns!
Unlike other underwater/animal documentary, this one doesn't show the hostile / predatory acts until seeing sharks in action toward the end.
The 2D movie doesn't seem as sharp, but 3D is top-notch. It's better than all other underwater 3D documentaries that I own (including IMAX Deep Sea 3D). There are good balance of in-screen and out-of-screen (OOS) objects. Many of the OOS are showing the "table" reef platforms. A few OOS involving dolphins looking into the screen directly at you with it's nose sticking out!
Unlike other underwater/animal documentary, this one doesn't show the hostile / predatory acts until seeing sharks in action toward the end.
The 2D movie doesn't seem as sharp, but 3D is top-notch. It's better than all other underwater 3D documentaries that I own (including IMAX Deep Sea 3D). There are good balance of in-screen and out-of-screen (OOS) objects. Many of the OOS are showing the "table" reef platforms. A few OOS involving dolphins looking into the screen directly at you with it's nose sticking out!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Leong CO
Format:Blu-ray
I feel compel to write this review as this video is highly over rated and over priced. The 3D effects is about average, the narration is just about ok though slightly on the kiddy side and the colors are a total turn-off. Based on previous good reviews I has expected something like "IMAX: Under the Sea" but what a disappointment. You get the blueish-grayish tone most of the time with the only exception of a few night shots. I want to see an explosion of coral reef colors and be stunned visually (as claimed on the cover). Instead its no better and at times even worse than the normal underwater scenes we see in normal tv broadcasts. I certainly regretted buying this and you won't see me giving this a second viewing. Its now chucked in the "to be avoided' corner of my hall cabinet. Unless they drop the price drastically, do yourself a favor and give this a miss.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By apple irj
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have at least 7 of the 3d documentaries. and this one rates just as good as any. in my opinion, it is probably somewhere in the upper middle. I know that this was presented in imax theaters, but i'm not sure it was an actual imax film. I know under the sea, deep sea, and hubble are definitely imax films. You can just tell the difference in 3d quality, and the actual amount of real 3d shots. That's just if you're gonna get picky.
If you're wondering which movie/documentary to get, i'd say either Hubble or Deep Sea. If you're gonna pay the 26 or 27 $ for this one, just go all out and get the actual imax ones. Although i really liked tahiti and wild ocean.
The only 3d documentary i don't want is the grand canyon. i saw the first 5 minutes and it is really preachy, with Robert Redford almost getting mad at you for stuff we kinda have no control over.
Ocean Wonderland has a little bit of conservation preaching, but nothing that makes me not want to watch it again. I liked it a lot and would recommend it. I just recommend the actual imax films a little more.
If you're wondering which movie/documentary to get, i'd say either Hubble or Deep Sea. If you're gonna pay the 26 or 27 $ for this one, just go all out and get the actual imax ones. Although i really liked tahiti and wild ocean.
The only 3d documentary i don't want is the grand canyon. i saw the first 5 minutes and it is really preachy, with Robert Redford almost getting mad at you for stuff we kinda have no control over.
Ocean Wonderland has a little bit of conservation preaching, but nothing that makes me not want to watch it again. I liked it a lot and would recommend it. I just recommend the actual imax films a little more.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By TOM8PIE
Format:Blu-ray
We own a number of nice 3D DVDs... and this one is our favorite. Done by Jean-Michel Costeau, it has fabulous scenes wherein the fish seem to be swimming in one's living room! A lot of splendid coral reef life is featured here... with some nice rare additions, such as sharks and magnificent Eagle Rays. This is a great Blu-ray 3D film to show off to your guests. It's so real that one almost feels as if one is in the ocean exploring. What adds to this film is the very wonderful music sound-track... which is perfect for this type of production. It, if you are observant enough, will take your breath away!
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
This 3D Blu-ray DVD is a documentary, as you can probably tell by the title, and it is quite interesting to watch particularly in 3D. I know 3D TV is not for everyone; however, I personally happen to enjoy watching 3D TV very much and own over 24 3D Blu-ray DVDs. 3D adds a special quality to the subject at hand by presenting the topic almost as if you were there. This particular DVD I found to be very informative and educational. It's great for children and adults of all ages. I recommend you buy this DVD if you haven't yet.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Beware!
The film was fine at first but the ending became preachy about " global warming and man to blame. Read more
Published 26 days ago by "Singing Bird"
5.0 out of 5 stars
great a must buy!!
I have a lot of 3d movies and this one is in the top 5 for graphics that pop out of the tv. feels like ur in the sea looking at the coral and reaching out to touch the fish... Read more
Published 1 month ago by 15449
4.0 out of 5 stars
IMAX: Ocean Wonderland (Blu-ray 3D)
It is pretty awesome watching reef life in 3D. Makes you feel like you are underwater with the fish and plant life.
Published 1 month ago by Betty Roina
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I expected
If your looking for that amazing 3d popping out of your screen look elsewhere. I sat down with my 7 year old son to watch this movie and he said "Dad this movie isn't good at... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Bruce Howard
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don't buy it. Very poor 3D effects
Don't buy this DVD. It has very poor 3D effects. I have just had a new 3D TV and really wanted to enjoy a 3D movie. I decided to buy this DVD because it is rated pretty high. Read more
Published 2 months ago by H. Le
4.0 out of 5 stars
3d effect makes you feel like your there!
Great 3d effects, makes you feel like your swimming with the fishes and admiring the reefs. Great for family of all ages and a good way to show your friends how cool 3d movies are. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Phil B
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great 3D
It was like being in the sea swimming with the fish and coral. It was like being at the Imax.
Published 2 months ago by Ann H. Durham
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
This movie was so beautiful with color. Just like you were there. Not too much in your face 3d, but color was amazing
Published 4 months ago by Louella Leroux
5.0 out of 5 stars
DOLPHINS IN YOUR FACE!
As a SCUBA Instructor and an owner of my first 3D TV, I highly recommend this! I was a bit disappointed in the 3D movies that I've seen. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Alan C. Sims
4.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing and Beautiful
A very good choice to test out a new 3-D TV and Blue Ray DVD.
If the flat screen is big enough and it is a new LED, it is a very beautiful picture. Read more
If the flat screen is big enough and it is a new LED, it is a very beautiful picture. Read more
Published 4 months ago by T. Hensgens
