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A powerful and cautionary film about the threat to one of America s most iconic landscapes. The film follows the great Colorado River as it reveals the most pressing environmental story of our time - the world s growing shortage of fresh water. Join environmental advocates Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Wade Davis as they set out with their daughters, traveling deep into the Grand Canyon and down the river that runs through it. Your pulse will quicken as you are invited to join this thrilling ride downriver through raging rapids and breathtaking canyons. With stunning photography and sweeping aerial shots the renowned filmmakers capture all the majesty of the Colorado and The Grand Canyon in the largest film format ever made... Narrated by Robert Redford. Featuring the songs and music from the GRAMMY Award-winning Dave Matthews Band.
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53 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I viewed this using the Samsung LE40C750 and Samsung blu-ray player. It is the first 3D title I've watched where things really do come "out" of the screen causing you to duck or try and reach out to grab. The best example happening within the first 4 minutes where some 3D animation is compostied with the 3D footage. There are a few other sections with a nice white water boat section where the water splashes appears like they are on the lens of your specs.
The movie itself is basically a personal journey with Robert Reddford down the Colorado river with a warning to viewers about the importance of preservation and reducing water consumption. To be honest although the message is truely valid it is not really the reason you'll buy this. As I have said the 3D imagery is amazing and will show your TV of to the iMax ;).
As far as a documentary this doesn't really do much and there are better information sources out there.
Overall this is a good example of 3D in the home but doesn't have much replay value. You will put it on for anyone that hasn't seen 3D TV in action and that is about it. Watch it once and you are unlikely to watch it again. It has made me consider other IMax titles with more focus on the subject as opposed to the narrator that may have a little more lasting appeal. It would be probably safe to say that most IMax credited titles have similar levels of 3D effects so I'd advise you to pick one of those based on your prefered topic and get that as your demo disc.
For those that haven't ventured into the 3D market yet avoid this one until you do. There are much better documentaries out there with stunning visuals without getting what is basically a lengthy 3D tech demo.
Now if only the BBC had done Planet Earth in 3D.
The movie itself is basically a personal journey with Robert Reddford down the Colorado river with a warning to viewers about the importance of preservation and reducing water consumption. To be honest although the message is truely valid it is not really the reason you'll buy this. As I have said the 3D imagery is amazing and will show your TV of to the iMax ;).
As far as a documentary this doesn't really do much and there are better information sources out there.
Overall this is a good example of 3D in the home but doesn't have much replay value. You will put it on for anyone that hasn't seen 3D TV in action and that is about it. Watch it once and you are unlikely to watch it again. It has made me consider other IMax titles with more focus on the subject as opposed to the narrator that may have a little more lasting appeal. It would be probably safe to say that most IMax credited titles have similar levels of 3D effects so I'd advise you to pick one of those based on your prefered topic and get that as your demo disc.
For those that haven't ventured into the 3D market yet avoid this one until you do. There are much better documentaries out there with stunning visuals without getting what is basically a lengthy 3D tech demo.
Now if only the BBC had done Planet Earth in 3D.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
First 3D experience on my brand new telly was Monsters VS Aliens and i was left not impressed. One moment i even thought that 3D really is nothing great... but when i saw Grand Canyon in 3D me and my wife were left speechless. This is the way forward in home cinema. Absolutely stunning scenery and 3D is working as good as i was imagining in my wildest dreams. haha, sounds like cheap poetry but all i said is true.
Highly recommend to watch this if you have one of those 3D sets at home. Now cant wait for more IMAX movies!!!! Thumbs up!!!
Highly recommend to watch this if you have one of those 3D sets at home. Now cant wait for more IMAX movies!!!! Thumbs up!!!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I visited the Grand Canyon not long ago, and took lots of picture, but pictures can't quite capture the real experience. I thought that this film is the closest to capturing this experience. The panoramic takes are breathtaking, and the rafting scenes are quite cool too.
I must warn you that although it is an interesting documentary, it does not have thrilling action scenes or 3D stunts designed to make you jump out of your seat.
I must warn you that although it is an interesting documentary, it does not have thrilling action scenes or 3D stunts designed to make you jump out of your seat.
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Only OK
One watch is enough.
A lot more could have been done with this film.
It's short on thrills to say its rafting down the Colorado River. Read more
A lot more could have been done with this film.
It's short on thrills to say its rafting down the Colorado River. Read more
Published 1 month ago by roxy
Not Impressed
This is my second 3D Blu-ray, the first being Ocean Wonderland.
Technically this is quite poor in comparison. The 3D depth is nowhere near as absorbing/fascinating. Read more
Technically this is quite poor in comparison. The 3D depth is nowhere near as absorbing/fascinating. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Adrian
Terrific 3D effects
Our first Blu-ray 3D viewing ever, and we enjoyed it.
Had to duck to avoid being splashed by the bubbles! Read more
Had to duck to avoid being splashed by the bubbles! Read more
Published 1 month ago by catwoman
No Playing
I played this BD but it flickering each time. I don't no what's wrong.
Only the Disc Safari and GrandCanyon.
Only the Disc Safari and GrandCanyon.
Published 3 months ago by gvdw
teriblle. and this called 3D
after reading reviews that this is one of the best movies to show of ur tv 3d capabilities i decided to get it. after watching all i can say is..what a rubbish. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ed
River At Risk - review
You have to look at this Blu Ray DVD from two completely different aspects - the photographic, including the 3D effect, and the message. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Trevor David Spiro
Excellent 3D effects
My first 3D blu ray purchase.
I found the 3D imagery incredible but my 3D TV has had an excellent review for 3D (Panasonic TX-L37DT30) I think much will depend
on... Read more
I found the 3D imagery incredible but my 3D TV has had an excellent review for 3D (Panasonic TX-L37DT30) I think much will depend
on... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. S. W. Cromby
Alfull 3D effects!
Not worth at all! I was expecting some more special and beautiful film about Grand Canyon.
I highly NOT recommend it!
I highly NOT recommend it!
Published 4 months ago by Visa
Fantastic 3D, IMAX does it best!
I got a lot of 3D titles, this is one of the best in my opinion, great 3D with fantastic depth and filmed with love and care, bit preachy but still, it's one of the best 3D... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Athos
Amazing is Understatement
Having been to both the North and South Rim of the Grand Canyon, this 3D disk brought an astonishing different prospective to what our eye's can view. Read more
Published 4 months ago by karles
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