Africa: The Serengeti [Blu-ray]

Product Details

Director : George Casey
Actor : James Earl Jones
Format : NTSC, Subtitled
Aspect Ratio : 1.66:1
Binding : Blu-ray
EAN : 0690445047021
Product Group : DVD
Release Date : 2007-11-14
Studio : Razor
UPC : 690445047021

ASIN : B000VJHM6U

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Editorial Reviews

From Amazon.com

This spectacular IMAX documentary has been meticulously transferred to provide one of the most stunning DVDs available, with image quality so vivid that it seems almost three-dimensional. Of course, it doesn't hurt that the images themselves are amazing, consisting of some of the finest nature cinematography you're ever likely to see, following a year of seasonal change in the "circle of life" of East Africa's Serengeti plain. Photographed entirely on location in Kenya and Tanzania, the 40-minute film chronicles a natural phenomenon that few humans are privileged to witness in their lifetime: the annual great migration, during which over two million wildebeests, zebras, and antelope travel 500 miles across the plain to ensure their survival. It's an awesome display of natural wonders, and of course there's danger as well as beauty, with lions, crocodiles, and cheetahs among the predators of migrating wildlife. The images range from wondrous to horrifying to hilarious, forming a portrait of life and death that remains powerful even after repeated viewings. The DVD is truly intended for a global audience, with eight optional audio tracks in English (narrated by James Earl Jones), Bavarian, French, Castilian, Catalan, Japanese, Korean, and Mandarin. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews

Must have DVD! (2003-12-09)

This is one of the DVDs in my collection that gets played over and over again. It is such a wonderful film. If you have a large screen television or better yet, a front projector, this is a must have. It is so beautiful. The narration, the cinematography, the music, the story, the nature are wonderful.

Wonderful (2002-09-20)

I so enjoyed this film. It was beautifully photographed and narrated.

Wonderful experence (2002-01-16)

A well done film, Beautifuly done. A bit short, (40 min)

Simply the BEST! (2001-11-04)

I recently travelled to Africa and bought this video prior to leaving. Not only is the video completly accurate in its portrayal of the magical Serengeti, but the cinematography is excellent. In addition, children just LOVE it! My 3 year old neice couldn't stop watching it. Disney is nothing compared to this video! I recommend it highly!!

Below National Geographic quality (2001-10-18)

If you have seen any of the many National Geographic titles on Africanwildlife, you may find that IMax's Serengeti leaves a lot to be desired in terms of story telling, focus on wildlife and scientific knowledge. IMax movies are shot on larger than normal film to achieve very high resolution and smoother color transitions which will only be noticable when projectedon giant movie screens. When the film is transferred to DVD and viewedon your much more inferior and small TV (as compared to projected film), all of the IMax advantage is totally lost. This goes for all IMax titles.If you only want to see random scenes from animal life in the Serengeti,you might like it. Otherwise, first consider the many National Geographictitles about African wildlife (even on VHS) some of which have won awards.

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