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Nature’s Great Events takes up the mantle left by the stunning BBC series Planet Earth, and offers a closer look at some of the most fascinating and dramatic natural happenings on the planet. Narrated by David Attenborough, it digs in some detail into the impact on nature of certain events, and manages to hone in on small stories in the midst of major happenings. It’s a breathtaking cocktail.
What particularly lifts Nature’s Great Events too is the stunning photography. Those who recall Planet Earth will recall just how superb the shots within that frequently were, but if anything, Nature’s Great Events tops it. The cinematography here is world-class, and it greatly enhances the series around it as a result.
That said, there’s more than enough substance to Nature’s Great Events as it stands anyway. Diligently made and researched, and presented in an accessible, yet not condescending manner, it’s another major success for the BBC in this area, and further cements why it’s a world leader where natural history documentaries are concerned.
Credit must go too for the decision to include the making-of material. Back when the BBC broadcast The Blue Planet, these were often just as interesting as the main feature itself, and the same is true here. It’s a genuinely fascinating insight into the production of such an ambitious, and unmissable, series. --Jon Foster
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All six episodes of the BBC's high-definition nature documentary series chronicling some of the planet's most spectacular natural events, and showing how these phenomena can transform entire landscapes, drawing in millions of animals and determining their fate. The series shows how powerful natural forces can trigger chain reactions involving everything from microscopic organisms to entire tracts of rainforest. Events featured in the series include the Pacific salmon run, the greening of the Serengeti, the plankton bloom in the Pacific Northwest, the spring thaw in the Arctic, the flooding of the Okavango Delta and the South Atlantic sardine run.
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53 of 55 people found the following review helpful
By Wasty Hinges
Format:Blu-ray
The BBC have done it again! If like me you can't get enough of the 'Planet Earth' box set in HD then you MUST buy this. The photography as you'd expect is at times simply breathtaking and apart from the obvious stars of the show being the animals themselves, special mention must go to the camera crew and production team for creating another masterpiece. The icing on the cake is of course Mr Attenborough's narration. Like most people I've grown up watching his programs over the last 30 years and for me no nature documentary is complete without it being presented or narrated by the great man himself - simple as that. The main reason for me upgrading to HD a few years ago was to be able to watch programmes such as this in HD. This DVD and other recent BBC releases have proved to be justification enough (if only the earlier Attenborough films were remastered into HD - here's hoping). If you don't own a Blu-Ray player already and you like nature documentaries, buy one now you won't be dissapointed :-)
37 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I didn't have high expectations for this series in terms of writing or story telling. It was a sure bet that the photography would be immaculate but I was weary that images might have drowned any attempts at intelligent story-telling. From the first 5 min of watching the first programme I knew that there was nothing to worry about. On the contrary - this is one of the strongest sequel-type shows the BBC Natural History Unit has produced in recent years. Outstanding writing, mesmerising images and well, how can you go wrong with a narration by David Attenborough. Well done to the production team!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By K. Murphy
Format:DVD
Highly enjoyable for all ages. I would have found the price tag worth it simply for the laugh-out-loud sight of a bear, treading water and trying to kick a fish to the shallows. That's only one of the many, many scenes to enjoy. The cimematography is brilliant, the stories gripping, and the animals fantastic. Kudos to the BBC. If you like nature documentaries, don't even think about it. Get it.
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wow.......
once again....great storylines.....amazing picture quality......and sound is good to.......wonderful series.....just love this one....and fast service by amazion again....... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Peter R. Arundel
1.0 out of 5 stars
Region Free??? NOT
Not really Region free. Does not work on most North American bluray players. You should look into trying your product before posting Reg-free
Published 1 month ago by KRIS
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Picture quality lacks
BBC can definitely do better than this. I will send a complaint to BBC Earth / 2 Entertain as there actually is a digital dropout in this! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Meretseger
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Excellent
This was a present for my husband but the whole family love it. I actually think it is better than some of the other series like this.
Published 3 months ago by Cactus
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I am waiting
Nature's Great Events [DVD]
I bought this box from newmancol at the price of £ 5.48 and 1.82 in all £ 7.30 but I never got the box. Read more
I bought this box from newmancol at the price of £ 5.48 and 1.82 in all £ 7.30 but I never got the box. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Per
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love It
AS expected Great documentary to watch on High Definition. One of my favorites of all time.
Can watch almost anytime
Can watch almost anytime
Published 4 months ago by Tomo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great viewing!
After watching several BBC earth docs, and now this one. i cannot stop being amazed about how everything on this planet is connected, if one species suffers others follow including... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dutchdude
3.0 out of 5 stars
This was bought as a gift for someone
This item was bought as a present for someone so it is difficult for me to honestly review it although the person for whom it was bought appeared pleased with it.
Published 4 months ago by Roger
5.0 out of 5 stars
Breathtaking!!
First time I've ever watched a blue-ray dvd. It was absolutely brilliant and totally breathtaking. I would definitely recommend this dvd.
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. Barbara Butterworth
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Unbelievable
Excellent narration. Some really eye opening events which to be caught on film in quality as good as this blu ray is hard to believe. Read more
Published 8 months ago by SS
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