"This mesmerising, ambitious global odyssey from the cinematographer of the similar cultural travelogue 'Koyaanisqatsi' is a series of stunning visuals from around the world. Must be seen in HD."
"Michael Moore's insightful, daring documentary about gun control in US society is a subject which most filmmakers usually find too complex an issue to address in such an accessible way."
"Compelling retrospective documentary compiling interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from the making of 'Apocalypse Now' that is just as intense an odyssey as the film itself."
"Fascinating but possibly manipulative documentary revealing the enigmatic singer's 1990 Blonde Ambition world tour that contrasts the sycophantic backstage life with flamboyant onstage numbers."
"These breathtaking images of our world accompanied by Philip Glass' relentless music are entrancing, haunting and majestic, although any intended profundity is oblique."
"Morgan Spurlock takes a wry, first-hand look at the connection between obesity and fast-food by eating nothing but McDonalds meals for 30 days. The results are quite revealing."
"Incredible true story of survival against the odds for a couple of mountaineers that is grippingly told through interviews and a dramatic reconstruction with remarkable location photography."
"Inflamatory documentary from the provocative Michael Moore who makes a compelling, emotive and persuasive crusade about the perils of worshipping the almighty dollar."
"Stunning natural history documentary combining the best moments from the visually ground-breaking BBC series 'Planet Earth' that gives an awe-inspiring sense of scale."
"All the best bits from the BBC's landmark nature series 'The Blue Planet' about life beneath the ocean waves with some previously unseen incredible footage."
"Mesmerising, reflective documentary about the moon landings compiling archive NASA footage and audio interviews with the Apollo astronauts who recall their extraordinary experiences. Brian Eno music."
"Ron Howard-produced documentary film about the Apollo missions. Entertaining and informative comments from those interviewed and amazing footage reveal what an incredible feat was achieved."
"Inspired by Alan Weisman's 'The World Without Us', this explains what would happen to our civilisation if humans suddenly disappeared. The answer isn't reassuring but good SFX provide a visual treat."
"Pseudo-documentary about the discovery of the remains of a supposedly mythical creature. Combining science and CGI to present an enjoyable and plausible explanation for its existence and evolution."
"Alarming documentary explaining the looming environmental crisis in a condensed crash-course for a mass audience. Probably more accurate and balanced than 'An Inconvenient Truth'."
"Disc 2 features the documentary "Burden of Dreams - Making Fitzcarraldo" - an astonishing account of the problems faced by Werner Herzog whilst filming his ambitious production in the jungle."
"The makers of a simple documentary about New York firefighters captured a unique record of tragic events as the day rapidly turned into something nobody was expecting. Chilling and compulsive viewing."