Planet Earth (2006)
BBC Natural History Unit
Directed by Alastair Fothergill
Narrated by Richard Attenborough
Planet Earth is a masterful eleven-part documentary that showcases the beauty of our earth. Filmed over five years, it is the most expensive documentary created. It was also the first to be shown entirely in high definition, making the quality superb. Many of the shows within the series have never before been captured on camera, making this documentary a must see for nature lovers, or anyone who is in awe of the wonders of the world.
Originally broadcasted on BBC, Planet Earth is narrated by Richard Attenborough, director of Gandhi, and star of Jurassic Park. The documentary covers all terrains and regions of the world from shallow seas to deserts, and jungles to temperate forests. Each fifty-minute segments features amazing shots of terrain, ecosystems, and wildlife that occupy the areas. It is hard to watch this series and not have an open mouth in wonder of the beauty of earth.
Planet Earth is a documentary without any specific social messages. Instead it decides to showcase the beauty of life, from terrain to wildlife. From there, it is up to the viewer to create their own opinions about earth. Many of these opinions and messages are about conservation and preservation. Planet Earth is one of the best nature documentaries ever made. It will open your eyes to the beauty of our planet, and hopefully change the minds of some humans in order to help save this planet.
Rating: A+
June 10, 2010
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