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Disc 1: Pole to Pole, Mountains, Deep Ocean
Disc 2: Deserts, Ice Worlds, Shallow Seas
Disc 3: Great Plains, Jungles, Fresh Water
Disc 4: Seasonal Forests, Caves
Disc 5 (Bonus Disc): Planet Earth: The Future
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Besides being as healing as a visual spa experience, this series is testament to the staggering capacity of humans for sheer focus, dedication and empathy -- if they so choose. It was as awe-inspiring to learn what it took to produce a segment as it was to watch the finished product. This is for people who spend weeks never raising their eyes to the sky, never registering the natural sounds of the early morning, never experiencing the silences between the deadening assault of anthropogenic noise. Watch it to awaken more fully to the meaning of being alive, and to let that gratitude inform the choices you make.
I think the best recognition, the best award for the makers of this movie would be the knowledge that it motivated a great number of those who watched it to rein in mindless consumption, to become invested in consciously supporting preservation.
I think the best recognition, the best award for the makers of this movie would be the knowledge that it motivated a great number of those who watched it to rein in mindless consumption, to become invested in consciously supporting preservation.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
I can't speak highly enough about this series. It is excellent both terms of terms of the material and how it's organized. And visually, well it is simply stunning. In this sense I give this product 5 stars.
However, some of the quality is lost when viewing on DVDs. I originally saw the series in HD on television. It was so exceptionally good that I wanted to buy a copy. (This is saying something when you consider this purchase nearly doubled the number of DVD's I have bought for my personal use. DVD's for the kids don't count.) Since I don't own a blu-ray player, we bought the DVDs. There definitely was a difference in the visual quality when viewing it on the DVD format. Thus while I do recommend purchasing this product, I would recommend buying the blu-ray format instead if you have a player.
However, some of the quality is lost when viewing on DVDs. I originally saw the series in HD on television. It was so exceptionally good that I wanted to buy a copy. (This is saying something when you consider this purchase nearly doubled the number of DVD's I have bought for my personal use. DVD's for the kids don't count.) Since I don't own a blu-ray player, we bought the DVDs. There definitely was a difference in the visual quality when viewing it on the DVD format. Thus while I do recommend purchasing this product, I would recommend buying the blu-ray format instead if you have a player.
13 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Another reviewer said it was "heavily edited", but there are edited versions of both and full versions of both. I own this Discovery Channel version, all 5 dvds, and love it. And I actually searched this one out because I prefer Sigourney Weaver to Sir Richard Higgenbothemboroughshire the III. :) I guess I prefer the American inflection and cadence to the high British. I prefer coffee to earl grey tea and crumpets too, but maybe it's just me.
The reason I didn't give it five stars is because I believe the film makers do allow some materialistic bias to come out. Sussing that out here would take pages, so I'll just leave it as is for you to take or leave.
Recommended, nonetheless.
The reason I didn't give it five stars is because I believe the film makers do allow some materialistic bias to come out. Sussing that out here would take pages, so I'll just leave it as is for you to take or leave.
Recommended, nonetheless.
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Planet Earth DVD
Excellent material. Very impressed with the filming and the background of each DVD. Have recommended this to others.
Very good value. Amazon.com has great selections.
Very good value. Amazon.com has great selections.
Published 21 months ago by Danny
Excellent seller
Very impressed with this seller. He immediately shipped this item to me and it was in perfect condition when it arrived. Thanks
Published 22 months ago by ddepriest
Sciece never seemed this good
This was a "hit" as a Christmas present for my nieces and nephews. Different ages, each got something out of the series.
Published 22 months ago by Catherine M. Harper
Ebay Has the BBC UK Version: The REAL 5-disc Version!
DO NOT get the Discovery Channel or the BBC US Version. Go to Ebay and get the BBC UK 5 disc. It has the extras and bonus 1 hour, 38 minute disc called Desert Lions and Snow... Read more
Published on May 1, 2010 by Big Ron
Great video, lousy message
Starting sentence "Earth....the lucky planet" LUCK had nothing to do with the tremendous plan God had in mind for His creation.
Published on April 26, 2010 by djmissionary
Planet Earth
I absolutely love this DVD set. I was very happy with my order, it was still wrapped and everyhting just like they said it would be. Great seller, great product.
Published on April 6, 2010 by Benjamin Butters
wondeful, informative series
I haven't yet watched all of these dvds but from the ones I've seen so far I love this series. It is well organized and very entertaining. Read more
Published on March 30, 2010 by Micah State
Buy American
Sigourney Weaver's voice is much more soothing and appropriate for this documentary. I was unimpressed with the BBC version. This is an excellent DVD set. Read more
Published on December 4, 2009 by 1StopSurplus
Arrived in Great Condition!
This arrived about a week after I ordered it, in great condition. I thought the price was great for a new product. Read more
Published on June 25, 2009 by Jamie R. Wheeler
Get the BBC version, not this one!
This is a heavily edited version narrated by Sigourney Weaver that was shown on the Discovery Channel in the US. Read more
Published on April 16, 2009 by ohio
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