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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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28 of 28 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!
48 of 49 people found the following review helpful
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 :-)
50 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I loved every bit of this series!! I couldn't get enough of it after watching the first episode on BBC 1. My favourite episode was number 5: The Great Flood in the Okavango; I thought it was wonderful when all the animals went running into the grassy water and how this huge flood goes on over the horizon. Picture quality is amazing on both Blu-ray and DVD. Also, at the end of each episode, it gives you about 10 minutes of a diary; showing how the crew actually film the animals in their environment. I love animals, so seeing all of these great events that this planet has to offer is just breathtaking...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Natures Greatest Events
Great product. Arrived quickly and promptly and was as was advertised. David Attenborough is great and I can't wait to see him in a live show in Melbourne in August. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Adie
natures great events blu ray
Absolutely incredible quality, picture and sound on this blu-ray. The detail is breathtaking and will enjoy watching it again and again. Brilliant seller. Read more
Published 2 months ago by jacks
Great value!
At under ten pounds this excellent 2 disk / 6 episode series is excellent value for money. I would highly recommended this blu-ray.
Published 3 months ago by DaveT
Hard to Rate Something that NEVER CAME
Well, this dvd is probably as excellent as David Attenborough's other nature documentaries BUT I never had the chance to watch it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by AmyC
Why you should get this D.V.D.
If you liked "Planet Earth", "Life", "The Blue Planet" and "The Frozen Planet",,,
- - - Then you need to get "Nature's Great Events". Read more
- - - Then you need to get "Nature's Great Events". Read more
Published 3 months ago by Paul (the Bass).
Not High Definition :(
This is a truly disappointing conversion. Firstly, this is only 1080i and not 1080p, meaning you won't get to enjoy the best your new Bluray or TV can display. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Richard
Awesome
As a child of the sixties I grew up with David Attenborough on the TV. This is simply stunning and the photography is a credit to the camera crews. Simply a Blu Ray must buy. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Munters
skip the blu ray, buy the DVD
What's the point of a blu ray if it doesn't even have surround sound? Not to mention HD sound? 1080i picture is ok... but come on! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Javelin
Stunning, remarkable, wery well done documentary. Its a triumph!!!
How many of us have the opportunity to travel and see such wonders? Probably few. How many of us are aware of the riches that exist on Earth, the ecosystems that are related to... Read more
Published 4 months ago by starpilot
Nature's phenomena
I've found some of the stories narrated quite incredible, others I already knew them. I've bought it thinking that many of the phenomena illustrated will soon disappear. Sadly.
Published 4 months ago by Davide Togni
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