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The frozen Arctic is home to polar bears and walruses, two very different types of animals whose struggle to survive against the elements is only being made more difficult by a changing climate. Directors Adam Ravetech and Sarah Robertson filmed walruses and polar bears in the Arctic for 15 years in order to create this amazing story about the lives of Nanu the baby polar bear and a newborn walrus dubbed Seelah. Striking footage from land and sea is combined with effective narration by Queen Latifah and pop music by Joby Talbot to chronicle these creatures' lives from the babies' first days of existence, through two years of training in hunting and fighting by their respective mothers and the changes in the icy world that are necessitating new adaptations by these animals, and a contemplation of the chances of both species' continued survival.
Like March of the Penguins, the footage of the animals of the Arctic and the formation and breaking up of the ice is exquisite, but perhaps even more striking is the clear evidence of climate change in the delayed formation of the ice in the autumn and its progressively earlier thawing and breaking up each spring. The polar bears' and walruses' resilience and instinctual ability to adapt and change in the face of the negative effects of global warming in order to survive is stressed, and viewers are left pondering why man cannot similarly adapt and change his ways in order to positively affect the world.--Tami Horiuchi
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From National Geographic Films, the producers of March of the Penguins, and Paramount Vantage, the studio that brought you An Inconvenient Truth, Arctic Tale follows the story of Nanu, a polar bear cub and Seela, a walrus pup, through their exhilarating and moving struggles for survival.
Brought to life by narrator Queen Latifah, viewers will be entranced as she tells the story of two very different Arctic creatures who live in this vast snow kingdom at the top of the world. Armed only with their natural instincts and mothers’ guidance, these inspiring animals face countless trials and challenges in a beautiful icebound world that is rapidly melting beneath them.
The Arctic Tale DVD features some truly special extra features, including the "Making of Arctic Tale", a behind-the-scenes look at the years of extraordinary work that went into capturing the unforgettable images in the film. Also included is "Are We There Yet? World Adventure: Polar Bear Spotting," a production of Sinking Ship and National Geographic Kids Entertainment. In this episode, two children embark on a thrilling adventure to view polar bears up close. Offering child and family-friendly entertainment, this DVD makes the ideal back-to-school gift that all the family can enjoy.
In recognition of the changes happening in the Arctic that are connected to us all, a portion of Paramount’s proceeds from the sale of the DVD will benefit the National Geographic Polar Fund, which supports research, conservation and education projects designed to foster greater awareness of climate issues affecting the poles. In addition, the paper that Paramount is using in the DVD packaging is made from 30% post-consumer waste.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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A fantastic film. Funny and entertaining - Nanu's little brother was a little treasure - but very moving too, especially the death of Nanu's brother. The walruses are hilarious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This film really opens your eyes about these creatures,especially the walrus. These creatures are more family orientated then some humans are today! What I will never understand though is how people film these films and just watch an animal die. I know you are not supposed to interfere with nature but one of the purposes of this film is to highlight the plight of animals like these and to follow and film a cub dying of starvation is to me inhumane, especially when at the end of the day it is going to earn the film makers BIG money. Also the bit at the end with the USA children,about how we could all do our bit about global warming and the environment etc is a bit hypocritical seeing as the US is one of the bigggest polluters!
Fantastic shots and arctic scenery though.
Fantastic shots and arctic scenery though.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Tender and dramatic at the same time. A movie to see, to think about what the man do with nature.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
THIS WAS A GREAT DVD. LOVELY STORY AND QUITE AMUSING ESPECIALLY THE WALRUS THIS A DVD YOU COULD WATCH TIME AND TIME AGAIN.
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Not up to Others
If it wasn't for the incredibly low price on Amazon, this would be a two star. This film is at the low end of National Geographic films. The narration is dull. Read more
Published 3 months ago by G. Legon
Lovely film
Loved the film. Really interesting, thought provoking and amazing footage. If you liked March of the Penguins you will love this.
Published 13 months ago by Sarah
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This is one I like to watch every now and then. The cinematography is fantastic, it really captures what "home" is like for me and the storyline is beautiful. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Clarence
Artic Tale
A beautiful and very sensitive film. I was concerned that it may be too "violent" for the little boy of four and a half but it is very carefully put together and he loves it. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Cecilia Collins
artic tale
my grandchildren and myself enjoyed this film, it is very enjoyable and suitable for any age.
I love the tenderness of the polar bears and the walruses it brings it home to us... Read more
I love the tenderness of the polar bears and the walruses it brings it home to us... Read more
Published on 23 May 2010 by Jean Nancy Burrows
A good tale.
This is ideal for children and adults. It shows how global warming is afecting the planet and causing problems to animals.
Published on 21 May 2010 by J. A. Edgecombe
tale
nice a bit boreing as you see this on tv it was nice to see how mother looks after her babys
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by Mrs. C. E. Porter
Artic Tale HD DVD
The DVD didnt work in the DVD-player (HD), and it was tested in a second player as well. On the Cover there was written "For USA and Canada only". May be this was the reason. Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2009 by Jostein Ve
A lovely Arctic Tale
This is a lovely film and follows the lives of a baby walrus and polar bear cub. The narration by Queen Latifa seems to be aimed at children but is also a great, enjoyable film for... Read more
Published on 22 April 2009 by Nicola A
Sentimental trash, masquerading as a documentary
From the dreary monotones of the narrator, you might be fooled into thinking this was a bona fide documentary; however, pay closer attention to the opening credits and you will see... Read more
Published on 12 April 2009 by The Happy Space Invader
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