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Using beautifully shot footage to illustrate his own inimitable narrative style, David traces them from their beginnings on land to their vital place in nature today, exposing new revelations along the way. He moves from our time scale to theirs, revealing the true nature of plants as creatures that are every bit as dynamic and aggressive as animals. And he does all this in one unique place, a microcosm of the whole plant world where some 90% of all known plant species are represented: The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This spectacular adventure through the Kingdom of Plants is so immersive and compelling it has the capacity to amaze even the least greenfingered. Disc 1 Life in the Wet Zone & Solving the Secrets Disc 2 Survival Disc 3 The Making Of David Attenborough s Kingdom of Plants
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
The front cover of this disc proudly displays a quote from a review that says : "The most fetching use of 3D technology since Avatar". But this is not an idle boast or exaggeration. There are some truly stunning images here and although there is some occasional use of computer-generated animation, these images are drawn from the real world.
We know from previous nature documentaries that time-lapse photography can produce some incredible, unexpected images; as we see plants sped up until we see them moving almost like insects or animals. But what about time-lapse photography in incredibly high definition and in 3D. Does it get any better than this?
Well apart from that, this film pioneers new techniques in 3D Macro Photography, to show unbelievable detail in close-up of plants. We also see images from electron microscopes,of pollen grains magnified seven thousand times, in 3D. Further than that, special camera techniques are used to show how insects see plants in the ultra violet spectrum.
There is such extraordinary variety on show here, that you forget that the vast majority of this was shot in one place in England - the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. But this also gives a serious scientific focus to the films. For example, we see how a species of water lily was saved from extinction by the work done at Kew.
Of course we know that anything David Attenborough puts his name to, will have the utmost integrity in terms of scientific rigour and this is no different. It is not the BBC, but it is the same team who made Flying Monsters (Blu-ray 3D)[Region Free] and we have the same spectacular photography and attention to detail.... Read more ›
We know from previous nature documentaries that time-lapse photography can produce some incredible, unexpected images; as we see plants sped up until we see them moving almost like insects or animals. But what about time-lapse photography in incredibly high definition and in 3D. Does it get any better than this?
Well apart from that, this film pioneers new techniques in 3D Macro Photography, to show unbelievable detail in close-up of plants. We also see images from electron microscopes,of pollen grains magnified seven thousand times, in 3D. Further than that, special camera techniques are used to show how insects see plants in the ultra violet spectrum.
There is such extraordinary variety on show here, that you forget that the vast majority of this was shot in one place in England - the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. But this also gives a serious scientific focus to the films. For example, we see how a species of water lily was saved from extinction by the work done at Kew.
Of course we know that anything David Attenborough puts his name to, will have the utmost integrity in terms of scientific rigour and this is no different. It is not the BBC, but it is the same team who made Flying Monsters (Blu-ray 3D)[Region Free] and we have the same spectacular photography and attention to detail.... Read more ›
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Attenborough's latest series on the plant kingdom is another of this distinguished naturalist's fascinating documentaries. The 3D photography, with much micro and time-lapse photography, is almost unbelievable. In answers to many questions I've seen, yes, the disc will play in all regions AND it plays in 2D on conventional BR players and in 3D on 3D BR players.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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My rating is for both content and technical excellence. I have been buying David Attenborough DVDs for many years and this program just confirms that he is without doubt the best narrator for this kind of documentary. After watching the documentary about how the program was made and the time and effort involved I would rate this title as one of the very best nature documentaries ever made - even better than Planet Earth and Life. And finally we come to the 3D effect - this is truly demo-quality material and I consider it to be the best in my collection of such discs by quite a margin. A truly amazing, breathtaking and absorbing program which has given my family a great deal of pleasure.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By MBA
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
What can I say, once again congratulations Mr. Attenborough, excellent work.
Never before has the world of plants be displayed in such a marvelous way, this documentary makes you believe that they are alive indeed, the same way animals are alive!
Of course most of the people will buy this for the 3D experience, and I am telling you, this is one of the most spectacular display of the power of 3D technology! I have bought almost all 3D documentaries and this is the best, by far! I was like WOW all the time, watching this in my 106 inch projector screen made me feel like I was inside the picture. Full of colors, what a nice spectacle.
The lack of subtitles did not bother me much, mr Attenborough's English is so clear that even non-native English speakers will understand. In the end it is the picture that matters most in a documentary of plants.
Never before has the world of plants be displayed in such a marvelous way, this documentary makes you believe that they are alive indeed, the same way animals are alive!
Of course most of the people will buy this for the 3D experience, and I am telling you, this is one of the most spectacular display of the power of 3D technology! I have bought almost all 3D documentaries and this is the best, by far! I was like WOW all the time, watching this in my 106 inch projector screen made me feel like I was inside the picture. Full of colors, what a nice spectacle.
The lack of subtitles did not bother me much, mr Attenborough's English is so clear that even non-native English speakers will understand. In the end it is the picture that matters most in a documentary of plants.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Savita
Format:Blu-ray
If you love 3D and you love plants and flowers you'll love this. Even if you don't you'll probably still be impressed as the use of 3D in this set of three documentaries is breathtaking. Bit weird seeing old atombomber in 3D after all these years. It's as if he just walked into the room!
Fabulously designed and filmed, very interesting and visually stunning as well as being as brilliantly and enthusiastically presented as ever. He might look like he is but I'm not sure he's actually getting any older :-)
Fabulously designed and filmed, very interesting and visually stunning as well as being as brilliantly and enthusiastically presented as ever. He might look like he is but I'm not sure he's actually getting any older :-)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By S. Rhodes
Format:Blu-ray
Absolutely stunning and worth every penny! Picture quality is like eye nectar, the detail is phenomenal. I never thought I'd get to say I had seen David Attenborough smuggling peanuts in 3d hd, but he is in this!
Seriously though, wonderful content and exquisite quality, my only wish is that there will be more.
Seriously though, wonderful content and exquisite quality, my only wish is that there will be more.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By jeff
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Brilliant film. Stunned for whole length of film. Feels like looking through a window rather than watching a screen. Used Alienware 3d laptop with nvidia active shutter glasses
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Lasse
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Super 3d... It is stunning... Never seen as good as this...super ,super ,super,super,super,really fantastick....l love it.. It is sugar for the flat screen....
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
First Class viewing
Typical of Attenborough's presentation. Rather than delivering facts like a machine gun his gentle presentation seems more like sharing his enthusiasm and knowledge in a very... Read more
Published 22 days ago by JPT
5.0 out of 5 stars
Kingdom of Plants DVD
What can I write about this DVD except to say my husband watches
the DVD constantly and like all David Attenborough's it comes
up to scratch and above.
the DVD constantly and like all David Attenborough's it comes
up to scratch and above.
Published 1 month ago by Mary Sharp
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent BluRay
This is the best 3D BluRay I own. The quality of video clips and time lapses is stunning. I made many 3D pictures and videos in the last 8 years and was often disappointed by the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Crunchy
5.0 out of 5 stars
First rate service. Products were packaged well . V goog quality....
Beautiful television series. It will be like owning a nice piece of art. Outstanding service to animal and plant kingdom and of course humans
Enjoy
Enjoy
Published 1 month ago by SEAN BROWN
4.0 out of 5 stars
Worth ordering if you are interested in plants
The sleeve suggests that this 3D disc can be compared to Avatar. I do not think that this is true. However, if you are interested in plants then this is well worth ordering both... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Clive
4.0 out of 5 stars
Kingdom of Plants
Perfect film. David is a perfect filmmaker.
Watt i mis as foreinger a second language for example German or Dutch.
Watt i mis as foreinger a second language for example German or Dutch.
Published 2 months ago by J.Brauer
5.0 out of 5 stars
review
Got it right on time. Was a good price and it is one of the coolest 3d movies I own there is so much to lear about that I didn't know
Published 2 months ago by joshua cowhey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stunning, original and unique - Attenborough at his best!
This is a David Attenborough series with a difference - it's not made by the BBC, and it was on Sky TV. Read more
Published 2 months ago by John M
5.0 out of 5 stars
brilliant attenborough
love Attenborough films, well packaged, arrived very quickly, very pleased with service and product, would happily recommend to my friends
Published 2 months ago by Ms. Y. Collins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Attenborough
Attenborough never disappoints. Again this was a TV series I knew I could enjoy again. It is currently out on loan and I must remember to get it back.
Published 2 months ago by Helen C. Dawson
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