Life in the Undergrowth
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Movie Reviews of Life in the Undergrowth
Movie Review: Truly fantastic series, albeit too short!
Summary: 5 Stars
This series was yet another of David Attenborough's greatest achievements. The camera work in this series is truly out of this world. It rivals the already incredible footage that was found in "The Life of Birds" due to the micro scale on which everything occurs. I am personally a nature lover, yet was not very familiar with the smallest critters since most documentaries of years past focus on larger animals. The intricacies of each insect species will blow your mind if you start thinking about it. The portions focusing on the symbiotic relationships was the best, in my opinion. Seeing how certain bugs can trick other species into raising their young is pretty remarkable.
As far as evolution goes, I have always loved the way David Attenborough and his crew actually explain the reasons behind each adaptation. Rather than saying, for example, "This bug can glow at night," he would explain, "This bug developed the ability to glow at night, which allows possible mates to see it better and thus increase the chances for survival." It kind of surprises me to see people rating this series 1-star simply because it talks about evolution. We are now long past debating evolution, so let's enjoy exploring its ins and outs through some great documentary filmmaking!
Movie Review: David Attenborough. Anything with him is tops.
Summary: 5 Stars
Don't miss this miraculous masterpiece that makes all other documentaries pale before it. There is nothing better. The BBC is producing the finest documentaries ever made, transcending education and entertainment and attaining the highest pentacle, which is Art.
This documentary, along with "Life of Mammals" and "Life of Birds," works because of the tight writing and extremely clever camera work and pacing. Also, the narrator, Attenborough, transmits a genuine enthusiasm for the subject that can't be manufactured.
I was astounded to hear that some idiotic network executive cut David Attenborough's voice out of the American release of "Planet Earth," replacing it with that of Sigourney Weaver, thinking this would please American audiences. Why is that? Are old white men out of fashion nowadays? Is that the reason? Nothing could be farther from the truth. Only idiots with no imagination (like most network executives) are fascinated by Hollywood stars. Forget Hollywood and forget celebrities. I want to see the old man's gray hairs and wrinkles and hear his wise old voice. He has the knowledge, experience, wit, enthusiasm, and intelligence. Nothing else matters.
Movie Review: Magnificent!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Another top winner from BBC video productions!! It will change forever your perception of the insect world. This is an incredibly beautiful DVD, very worth watching several times! The music is sublime and the images are crisp and clear. It reminds me a little bit of "Microcosmos". Too bad, there are only 5 episodes. Even though, this is money well spent, along with all the other BBC videos (Living planet, Planet Earth, Mammals, etc, etc) Beware of the negative ratings from brainwashed creationists. This DVD supports the magnificence of nature and the perfection of evolution! There is no such thing as "intelligent design......." Take heed of Mr Attenbourough's wise and clear words: If humans would dissapear from the face of the earth, the world would go on quite unchanged, but if the insects should dissapear, whole ecosystems would collapse and life as we know it would succumb.! Get this DVD now and start advocating for the Conservation of the planet's flora and fauna. Next time you think of squashing an insect, don't do it! Just step aside and let it go in peace, remember; we depend on them to survive!!Movie Review: Stunning
Summary: 5 Stars
Having seen one clip of this series on YouTube (about the giant bat-eating centipedes), and reading all the reviews I decided to buy the set (along with Blue Planet, which I haven't had a chance to look at yet). I will confess that I knew OF David Attenborough, but by no means was I familiar with his work. All I can really say is that this set is MAGNIFICENT. It really blew my expectations away. The camera-work, Sir Attenborough's insights, the music - it all comes together to provide 5 episodes of pure magic. I showed a few episodes to my mother (and she has no interest in documentaries, especially nature ones - her favourite movies either star John Travolta or Samuel L. Jackson) and she was hooked. She was absolutely captured by it all. She was laughing at points, upset at others and even cringing in fear at a few (ie. the spiders that attack with group behaviour). Anyway, this is a set of DVDs that I will cherish forever, show my friends, show my family, and watch it repeatedly myself. I highly recommend it to anyone - you just can't go wrong!Movie Review: Great Set!
Summary: 5 Stars
Although I also own the complete Seas of Life Set, which is a fantastic work on its own right, I am more in awe of the efforts done to make this video. There are so many awesome episodes of amazing insects and their behaviors in this video. Can you imagine an insect able to release pheromones into the air that makes its enemies attack one another, instead of attacking him? It's unbelievable but it's true and it's right here in this video! I am not much of a nature follower, being only a mere spectator so I cant tell you indepth analysis of what all these insect behavior is all about.
All I can tell you, is that these 2-DVD set is chuck full of quality footages of amazing insects living their grand little lives, fighting their enormous little wars beyond our normal observation. How the producers managed to get those shots of tiny creatures right on their level is a marvel by itself! Highly recommended!