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While its title may be superfluous, Galapagos: The Islands That Changed the World is a beautifully filmed journey into "the islands of the tortoise." Located due west of Ecuador, the Galapagos islands are full of gorgeous scenery and exotic wildlife. And this documentary shows it all, thanks to stunning cinematography shot from all viewpoints--the air, sea and, of course, land. The collection is both soothing and exhilarating as it allows viewers to peek in on mating albatrosses (which are monogamous), penguins fishing, and surprisingly graceful giant tortoises swimming in the ocean. The filmmakers also manage to capture a ferocious volcanic eruption that is amazing in its clarity. The problem with many documentaries lies in the narration. A documentary filmmaker hits the jackpot when he is able to get someone like Sigourney Weaver, whose crisp narration fits in beautifully with the sweeping footage in Planet Earth. While Tilda Swinton lends a relaxing quality to Galapagos, her voice at times is a bit too lulling to hold the viewer's interest. The writing also borders on melodramatic, with talk of the simmering sea and such. With visuals as stunning as this, hyperbole is unnecessary. Charles Darwin has described the Galapagos as a world within itself, and it is said that the islands were one of his inspirations for his book The Origin of Species. While the film doesn't clearly explain why the Galapagos are unlike any other place on earth, it does showcase a destination that is unlike what most of us know. --Jae-Ha Kim
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Narrated by Tilda Swinton
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Mrs V
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I purchased this on the reviews already here and I have not been disappointed. I love watching anything to do with nature and as we are new to blu ray are very slowly building a collection. This is one of this discs you can definitely watch again and again.
Yes there is a small amount of repetition but it does not distract from the overall excellent quality of the content and narration. Also, after ordering this from Amazon I was at a well known store in town the next day and they were selling it for £30.00!
If you love nature programmes then this is a must for your collection.
Yes there is a small amount of repetition but it does not distract from the overall excellent quality of the content and narration. Also, after ordering this from Amazon I was at a well known store in town the next day and they were selling it for £30.00!
If you love nature programmes then this is a must for your collection.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By ChrisD
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This blu-ray disc is simply stunning. It appears more of the footage is in HD than on Planet Earth and it shows. Some of the underwater footage, the resolution and the colour takes your breath away. An absolute bargain for 150 minutes of wonder - well done BBC.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I find nature documentaries to be, by far, the best use of high-definition video. Galapagos is no exception, there's plenty of high-definition footage of one of the most remarkable places on the planet.
The series is curiously written - almost as if it struggles to find a way to cover everything that's so amazing about the Galapagos archipelago. The result is a reasonable amount of overlap which would probably not have been too noticeable if you watched it as a scheduled broadcast over several weeks but if you're watching the episodes in a much shorter time-span, the repetition of photography and, to a lesser extent, the narrative is a bit obvious.
Tilda Swinton's voice is a little under-whelming at times, but she delivers the narrative with good pace and a degree of calmness.
All in all, a great series with fantastic filming and stunning images - a wonderful advert for the tourism industry of Galapagos and a great way to almost experience the wonder of the place without going there and doing any more damage to the fragile ecosystem there.
The series is curiously written - almost as if it struggles to find a way to cover everything that's so amazing about the Galapagos archipelago. The result is a reasonable amount of overlap which would probably not have been too noticeable if you watched it as a scheduled broadcast over several weeks but if you're watching the episodes in a much shorter time-span, the repetition of photography and, to a lesser extent, the narrative is a bit obvious.
Tilda Swinton's voice is a little under-whelming at times, but she delivers the narrative with good pace and a degree of calmness.
All in all, a great series with fantastic filming and stunning images - a wonderful advert for the tourism industry of Galapagos and a great way to almost experience the wonder of the place without going there and doing any more damage to the fragile ecosystem there.
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I spent a holiday on the galapagos islands
It brought back many happy memories of an extraordinary holiday. I can easily watch it over and over again and see something different every time
Published 4 months ago by M. J. Gorrod
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Pure Genius
Yes another review of David Attenboroughs Galapagos but really what would you expect from the Worlds authority on documentary. It's only my opinion but he is a legend. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Munters
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Galapagos - Gorgeously Captured On Blu Ray !
Nothing much to be said about this wonderous and enchanting island. One of the most entertaining documentary and a remarkable blu ray disc. Read more
Published 12 months ago by AL.B
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Excellent
I thoroughly enjoyed this 3 part series. The photography is superb. Tilda Swinton's narration is excellent. Read more
Published 15 months ago by DaveT
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Galapagos
A lovely program working well for me!! Have always liked anything about the Galapagos islands! I shall watch and enjoy it periodically - thanks!
Published 16 months ago by Mrs Angela M Harris
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Excellent and Interesting
I'm not a massive fan of the BBC Nature productions - often finding some of them a bit long winded. However, I really am pleased I bought this one. Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2010 by Scott
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One of the best documentary out there!!!
First of all I want to make clear that I own almost every documentary blu-ray movie you can find on Amazon. By far this blu ray is one of the best in here. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2010 by Denis Di
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Galapagos
Having seen some of this on TV I am delighted to get the whole series. Wonderfully filmed in amazing detail it is a must for all nature lovers with really rare footage of many... Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2010 by Mr. P. Poole
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GALAPAGOS AMAZING!
An amazing and interesting series,well produced and is superb on Blue-Ray.Nothing needs to be said except BUY it! RAR
Published on 6 Mar 2010 by Robin Alan Rushton
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