Deep Blue
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Movie Reviews of Deep Blue
Movie Review: Stunning!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a stunning documentary about life in and by the oceans of the world. Narration is minimal, so you usually don't know where the footage is from - other than the ocean - but that really didn't bother me. I was enthralled from start to finish, even though I found the footage of the seal being caught in the surf by a killer whale and tossed into the air as the whale swam off with it, and another part where three killer whales separated a baby whale from its mother by exhausting it and then killing it were sad is a little disturbing. Still, that's the way it is in nature, and it's all about staying alive one way or another. I agree that those two parts may be a bit too intense for little kids. It isn't gory or graphic (there is blood in the water), but it's very clear what is happening. It isn't Disney! Later in the film, spectacular footage is shown from the very depths of the ocean and the bizarre-looking creatures who live in total darkness. Simply amazing! The "Making of" feature on the DVD is almost as fascinating as the film itself, and gives a great deal of technical information about the filming process as well as personal insights from the filmmakers themselves.Movie Review: I gave up trying to pick up my jaw off the floor
Summary: 5 Stars
There are scenes in this movie that will boggle your mind and stretch the limits of your imagination. As someone who loves watching nature documentaries, it's not often I see something that I have never seen before. This movie has at least a dozen of those moments.
There are several amazing sequences in this movie. One of killer whales beaching themselves to hunt seals along the shore is frightening and displays nature at it's rawest. Another of a pod of dozens of dolphins acrobatically flying out of the water and doing summersaults and spins for no apparent reason shows nature's playfullness.
But by far, the most amazing moments in this film are when it goes down into the deepest depths. Here the film shows creatures that are so bizarre, so beyong imagining, I began to wonder what else is out there. This 10 minute sequence alone is worth the price of admission. You won't be disappointed.
Movie Review: A Cinematic Tour de Force
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're looking for a DVD with a storyline, look elsewhere. Rather than a story, "Deep Blue" is a journey into a world of astonishing beauty and powerful predators.
Not always easy to watch but thoroughly engrossing, "Deep Blue" offers glimpses into the world of sea creatures I never knew existed. And amazing perspectives not often found in nature photography.
Yes, the narrative is thin, but, honestly, who needs much narrative with cinematography like this?
Life is abundant in conditions I wouldn't have imagined could support life at all, and seeing the wierd and wonderful creatures who inhabit the deep gave me profound respect for the tenacity of life itself. The additional piece on how the video was made (I often found myself wondering "how did they do that?") is icing on the cake.
An awesome journey into a beautiful world we don't often see -- Highly recommended!
Movie Review: Exhilarating for all ages
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a basically a nature film on steroids. The cinematography is awesome. Penguins appear to fly under water. Whales emerging out of seemingly bottomless seas. Large schools of fish appear as synchronized single units. Strange creatures who live in depths where daylight never penetrates.
This movie is just amazing. It gave me a whole new love for this beautiful planet we live on. I think people of all ages would have the same reaction; and to think we use the oceans as a waste dump.
This movie may be needed for the future of this planet. All children could keep an appreciation for their home and perhaps perceive the earth as a single living organism. It should be mandatory viewing for all members of US Congress along with their families. It should be seen by ALL world leaders and politicians.
Movie Review: Fantastic Documentary!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
As a nature film lover I give this film 5 stars! From the soundtrack to the deeply beautiful cinematography everything about "Deep Blue" is amazing. Stunning images of natural beauty are presented as a feast for the eyes. The many facets of life that live in and around the oceans of the world are the main characters of this film. Many animal species are depicted- from penguins to wales to polar bears. Many creatures of the deep sea have never been captured on film before!
Thanks to the efforts of the creators of "Deep Blue" these invisible wonders can now be enjoyed in your own living room! One of our favorite movies!
As a movie fan I have to give this film 2 thumbs up, way up!