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Africa the Serengeti
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Manufacturer: Razor
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Directed By: George Casey
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Theatrical Release: April 1, 1994
Average Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
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Starring: James Earl Jones
Africa The Serengeti takes you on an extraordinary journey to view a spectacle few humans have ever witnessed. The Great Migration. Journey with more than two million wildebeasts, zebras and antelopes in their annual 500-mile trek across the Serengeti Plains. Filmed entirely on location in Kenya and Tanzania and featuring Africa s greatest predators in deadly pursuit of their migrating prey, Africa the Serengeti brings you spectacular vistas and dynamic aerials while vividly detailing life and death in an unforgettable film experience.
User Submitted Africa the Serengeti Reviews
November 18, 2008
"There is a place on Earth where it is still the morning of life and great herds run free"
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The title of this review is what the narrator says at the beginning and end of this fantastic documentary (first shown in IMAX theatres) that profiles a place where the equation of life is as follows:
(1) Herbivores eat plants.
(2) Carnivores eat herbivores.
The place profiled is the Serengeti, a huge area of grassland in Tanzania, East Africa. The narrator is Darth Vader himself, James Earl Jones, whose voice adds another dimension to this mesmerizing and revealing film.
Here's a sampling of what you will see:
(1) The Great Migration (a sight few have seen and considered a great wonder of the world)
(2) "One of the natural wonders of the world"
(3) One of the "most famous archaeological sites on Earth"
(4) A sampling of millions of diverse creatures found here including the "horses of Africa"
(5) The proud people who live here
(6) Miracles of the Serengeti
My knowledge of the Serengeti before viewing this film was...nothing. I found this film a great and exciting way to be introduced to this important region of the world. You couldn't ask for better cinematography and photography.
I found the background music throughout to be interesting and unique.
What I especially liked was that the narrator did not attempt to overwhelm me with too many details. I got the impression that only the most important and interesting information was carefully selected and presented.
Finally, the DVD itself (the one released in 2005) is perfect in picture and sound quality. It has no extras.
In conclusion, there is indeed a place on this planet where it is still the morning of life and the great herds run free. This place has been captured for all to see in this extraordinary film!!
(1994; 39 min; wide screen; 13 scenes)
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October 9, 2008
BEAUTIFUL
The is why you buy blu-ray disk and Plasma TV. The images are off the charts if you are into nature and nature shows this is a must for your collections. AWESOME!!!
October 9, 2008
Wow!
This was a great video if you believe in the Circle of Life. I watched it 3 times in one sitting because I wanted to see more. And each time I watched it, I noticed more detail and heard more facts! Should be viewed w/ low lighting in the room and you'll feel like you're on the Serengeti with James Earl Jones!
September 17, 2008
SUPERB
This is a fantastic armchair look at the Serengetti, a place I'll never see on my own and can only rely on professional cinematographers to make it live. It appeals to all ages and the photography is so vivid, it seems like the animals can come directly through the screen. James Early Jones is the perfect narrator.
September 7, 2008
Africa: The Serengeti (IMAX) [Blu-ray]
The DVD was really good. Great color ect. I have a rather large TV and it showed well, but I was constantly thinking how much better it would be at the IMAX theater. I guess once you have watched a movie or show at the IMAX then it spoils their videos for home use a little. All in all thought, it was worth the watch.
August 24, 2008
Rated NOT
This is not a comment on video quality nor producer's skill. Just a warning. Often folks buy animal stories - and now videos - for young kids. Indeed, one great naturalist recently bemoaned that in a test of identification, most young children cannot identify real animals - only the cartoons. This kind of video would seem like a natural remedy.
But somehow the psyche of the producer is fixed on the 'cycle of life' (translation: one animal ripping another animal's throat out). We have to make a distinction between real educational value (How much land does a carnivore require? What is the ecology mix here? What weather or land qualities are at play?) vs. an animal snuff movie.
I am not sure this video has made that leap of insight.
Not for tots.
April 17, 2008
A great buy!
This is one great DVD and very well narrated by the Darth Vader guy of Star Wars - James Earl Jones. He spoke so clear I didn't opt to use the subtitles. Very well photographed in the IMAX large format film and the sound is very good both in 5.1 Dolby Digital and DTS although the latter is a bit louder. I recommend this DVD to all.
March 18, 2008
Amazing Documentary!
I watch many blu-ray disks and documentary, must admit this one was probably the third best documentary in blu-ray beside planet earth and Galapagos. Is kinda short, but boy it has some of the best scene; especially at the end. Will really make your remember that scene 4ever. The video transfer is great, consider 14 years old. Audio is not HD or 5.1 but has so many language. No extra as usual for most documentary. This is must rent probably worth buy since is pretty cheap.
February 27, 2008
Awesome
Africa: The Serengeti (IMAX) [Blu-ray] I know, I know - I'm still enamored of Blu-ray and HDTV and am also fascinated with African wildlife and oceanic wildlife. The video and surround sound were awesome for home video. I highly recommend it for anyone who enjoys this type of documentary.
January 31, 2008
Decent but not anything great.
It was interesting enough and James Earl did a nice job with the commentary but it falls short of any of the amazing "planet earth" series. I have a 42in LCD TV with a PS3 that plays blue ray and the picture on the planet earth series is top of the line. The Imax DVD, its good but nothing great. It was good documentary, but was probably made for the IMAX theatre not your house TV and it showed a little. I bought the entire Planet earth series but if you dont want to make such an investment just buy the first disc which includes 1 of 3 in the series of 11 documentarys. I was simply blown away by "Pole to Pole" on the 1st disc. Look at it and see for yourself, this is one nature show you will watch over and over...I still cant get over how crazy the picture was.
Go watch the Imax film for the little 12 bucks you're gonna pay for it on this site, but I would put my money on the planet earths series. If you dont have HD or an HD/Blueray DVD player than I wouldnt worry about what I said because the picture difference wont be noticeable and either film will do.
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