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The Planets (Box Set) (1999)

Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

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  • Format: Box set, Color, DVD, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: New Video Group
  • DVD Release Date: May 2, 2000
  • Run Time: 400 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 0767025520
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #31,189 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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    #91 in  Movies & TV > Documentary > Series & Studios > Docurama

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Where did it all begin? How did the universe give birth to the sun and its family of planets that form our solar system? How is a bubbling atomic reactor in space the source of warmth and light for life as we know it? Why will Mars be the first planet we colonize? What is the long-term fate of the planets in our solar system? Are we alone? The Planets is an entertaining, comprehensive, and informative A&E documentary series that sets out to answer many of life's most physically existential questions. This series combines scientific history of early scientists, rich knowledge from the leading minds in modern astronomy, and extraordinary image technology to tell the story of our solar system, from its beginnings to the present and beyond. The topics of the eight-volumes are: "Different Worlds," "Terra Firma," "Giants," Moon," "Star," "Atmosphere," "Life Beyond the Sun," and "Destiny." From the sweltering rocky surface of Mercury to the violent stormy skies of Jupiter to the cold, mysterious land of Pluto, The Planets is a fascinating exploration of discovery and adventure for anyone who has looked up into space on a starry night in total amazement. --Rob Bracco


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Explores both the untainted beauty of space & the technological advancements that have enabled us to unlock its secrets. Experience first-hand the view from the hubble space telescope & witness seldom seen nasa archival footage. This epic journey of cosmic discovery is an amazing adventure like nothing on earth. Studio: A&e Home Video Release Date: 12/16/2008 Run time: 400 minutes Rating: Nr

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73 of 73 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, May 18, 2000
By Super70s.com (South Beach, OR United States) - See all my reviews
Absolutely first rate! I have been waiting for someone to take all the latest theories and images from space and put them together with the latest computer graphics and interviews with scientists and that is exactly what has been done here. Have you wondered what the formation of planets in the solar system looked like? It is shown here in all the spectacle of a Hollywood Sci-Fi movie. Same for other astronomical events (worlds colliding, stars exploding). The computerized movies of Jupiter's storms are stunning! I would watch a documentary on ANY subject that was put together this successfully.

I fear some people may confuse this title with another space video narrated by Patrick Stewart called "The Planets." That is little more than a music video for Holst's work and is disappointing to anyone hoping for a space documentary.

I was greatly saddened to learn of Carl Sagan's passing in late '96. I had always wished that he would do another series like Cosmos. This series is not Cosmos but it comes closer than anything I have seen since 1980.

I only have two complaints. One is that there is very little bonus material on the DVDs. But given how stunning these documentaries look on my 15-year-old TV, this is not much of an issue for me. Secondly, the narrater could have been a bit more enthusiastic about the material. (Perhaps I am spoiled by Carl Sagan's enthusiastic Cosmos.) I see that this was a BBC production and that the US version uses a different narrator. I have to believe the BBC narrator is better and if I were buying these discs again, I'd buy the region 2 discs from Amazon.co.uk.

Space documentaries this good only come once in a generation. What are you waiting for? Go ahead and purchase it!

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96 of 105 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing television but get the region 2 version, March 13, 2001
I just want to point out to possible purchasers of this DVD some of the differences between the region 1 and 2 versions - it seems most people already know what a great tv series it was anyway.

Having seen an episode or two of the series when it was on tv in the UK I bought this DVD - however I was disappointed by several aspects and sent it back, replacing it with the UK version. The episodes seem to be different from the UK version - much of the segments describing early space exploration involving russian scientists is cut. This leads to an imbalance (in my opinion!) as it seems from the region 1 DVD that the US did all the exploring - are subtitles un-American? The narration is also much less patronising on the UK edition. The region 2 set is dual layer, so 2 discs and not 4 and hence much cheaper too....

The series itself is still worth the 5 stars though, but do get the region 2 set from the UK Amazon.co.uk

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Finest planetary voyage, November 9, 2000
By JoH (Antwerp, Belgium) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Planets [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Welcome to the best documentary series ever. Yes, BETTER than Dinosaurs (which depended largely on sensational computer visuals)! Whether you have only a passing interest in astronomy or have read a hundred books about it, this series will steal your heart. Every single aspect is flawless. The musical grandeur of Gustav Holst's symphony and the warm, captivating voice of the British narrator make up the aurals. No artificial excitement, no badly chosen music, PERFECT. The visuals include stylish computer animations and footage that makes you wonder how deep they actually had to dig... The first footage of a human being outside the atmosphere (jumping out of a balloon), the first on-board rocket footage, the earth as a blue dot captured by an ageing Voyager looking back at its birthplace. The content isn't exactly dumbed down, either. Even for an amateur like me, there were plenty of new things to discover. It contains many interviews with astronauts, Russian and American space-project leaders, the finest available planetary geologists, exo-biologists and trendsetting astronomers. Providing not only information, but also a true sense of passion and childlike wonder. Hear how an American airforce officer tries to describe his silent jump through the outher layers of our atmosphere, falling back into "known territory". How Gene Cernan had the almost transcendental experience of covering all of human history (earth) with his thumb. How a NASA scientist was the first to see the other side of Saturn via a Voyager picture... If this series doesn't get you excited, you must be dead.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very good...though not quite as "stellar" as some other astronomy documentaries I've seen.
In a nutshell, this set is an in-depth, informative and very interesting look at our solar system. So what more could you wan't? Well...a little more, maybe. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Matt Patterson

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the average person...
not much of a creative writer so i will give a blunt review of this dvd. i purely reccomend it. if youre a scientist or some astrophysicist then id say dont buy it. Read more
Published 16 months ago by R. Epps Jr.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Visual Tour of the Solar System
This DVD set of "The Planets" has some fine technology with impressive graphics which take you on a life-like tour of the solar system. Read more
Published on February 25, 2007 by Amateur Stargazer

5.0 out of 5 stars The Planets
An all inclusive look at our solar system. Perfect for upper elementary students. Presented in plain language with lots of graphics, it is a great tool to teach students about the... Read more
Published on February 16, 2007 by Criss K. Sudar

5.0 out of 5 stars "The Planets" Bring the Solar System Alive
Most texts of Earth Science have chapters devoted to the Terrestrial and Gas Giants.... these texts are sterile and produce no memory recall in Freshman Students (or anyone else... Read more
Published on December 21, 2005 by Joseph C. Taylor

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This is THE best documentary on the history of space science. Good graphics, good fact checking, interviews with the top scientists, and a well-balanced look at both Soviet and... Read more
Published on October 3, 2005 by D. Mitchell

4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended for those beginning to study astronomy.
Firstly, I wish to state that this series does NOT go in-depth into astronomy and the study of the cosmos. Read more
Published on August 3, 2005 by Siva Balan

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Enjoyable to Watch
This series is not going to make you an expert on the subject of astronomy or space exploration overnight. Read more
Published on July 18, 2005 by Reynard Moore

5.0 out of 5 stars Astronomy at its best
The BBC always does a wonderful job with its documentaries. The series on the planets is just awesome. A must have, must see for the true astronomy buff. Read more
Published on December 10, 2004 by CyberDude

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This is acceptable for young children, because no topic is covered at any length at any one time. Read more
Published on April 7, 2004 by Holy Olio

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