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Extreme angler, Jeremy Wade, is on the hunt for freshwater fish with a taste for human flesh. This rip-roaring ride through the dark side of nature mixes action and adventure with mysteries, edge of the seat chase and a battle of wills between man and almost supernatural beasts. These killers lurk in the serpentine waterways of the planet, mooching murderously underwater, growing to truly awesome sizes. Like all the best horror movies the images are intense and immediate, the grade is gritty and real, together heightening the drama on screen. With graphics overlaying the live action, Jeremy illustrates to the viewer, using forensic methods, exactly how these river monsters are constructed to kill. Episodes include: Piranha, Bullshark, Alligator Gar, Piraiba/Candiru, Arapaima and Wels Catfish.
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I first saw this show by mistake one night on ITV4 while just skipping through and literally became 'hooked' on it. The reason: unknown. He found a living piranha fish inside another piranha fish; told the story of a fish that swims up a person's `dark area'; and was almost dragged off a cliff by a giant catfish: AWESOME. It doesn't seem that original, or gripping, or indeed different from any other Discovery Planet style documentary where it makes out that the lesser spotted seahorse is a man eater and serial killer. And yet: I watched, watched again, purchased the DVD and now am a frequent visitor to the website. As sad as I am, there is something really cool about the show. It is helped however by extreme fisherman / biologist / explorer / real-life, gritty Indiana Jones Jeremy Wade. His enthusiasm bursts out every second, and not in a comedic Steve Irwin way, no he seems to actually love what he does and is full of scientific know-how that just pours out this mouth like spit. Enjoyable and interesting, `River Monsters' is a good old fashion "cool" show to watch - however, Jeremy does have a strange obsession with a fish I would never consider to be able to fit a man inside its mouth: The Catfish. Not quite Jaws but hey - if Jeremy is scarred of it, I'm sure as not going back in the water...
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I bought the River Monsters DVD for my son for Christmas after he had watched the series on TV. He has already made good use of it and has watched certain parts numerous times, especially the catfish episode. This was amazing. I never realised fish like this existed. Would definitely recommend this purchase, even if you are not interested in fishing.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
as the title says their really is some impressive river monsters on this dvd. this is one of the best or if not the best series about freshwater fishing,
if you've seen robson green extreme fishing then you'll be pleased to know that river monsters not only is better but also puts it to shame.
this is a 288 minute dvd broke into six 48 minute episodes.
EPISODE LISTINGS.
(1) The Piranha.
(2) Alligator Gar.
(3) European Maneater.
(4) Amazon Assassins.
(5) Amazon Flesh Eaters.
(6) The Bull Shark.
as good as the dvd is i must tell you a few things, first the killer catfish episode is missing from the uk version, so if you want that episode buy the usa dvd insead, second its not possible to buy season 2 or 3 in the uk, i don't know why this is, but american tv channel animal planet seem keen not to release a uk version, however you can still watch river monsters season 2 & 3 on itv well from time to time anyway.
overall its a great dvd and worth buying.
if you've seen robson green extreme fishing then you'll be pleased to know that river monsters not only is better but also puts it to shame.
this is a 288 minute dvd broke into six 48 minute episodes.
EPISODE LISTINGS.
(1) The Piranha.
(2) Alligator Gar.
(3) European Maneater.
(4) Amazon Assassins.
(5) Amazon Flesh Eaters.
(6) The Bull Shark.
as good as the dvd is i must tell you a few things, first the killer catfish episode is missing from the uk version, so if you want that episode buy the usa dvd insead, second its not possible to buy season 2 or 3 in the uk, i don't know why this is, but american tv channel animal planet seem keen not to release a uk version, however you can still watch river monsters season 2 & 3 on itv well from time to time anyway.
overall its a great dvd and worth buying.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
River Monsters...
WOW...just buy this DVD its great fishing. Jeremy Wade travels around the globe ruff and ready tackling truly monstrous fish. Its a must see DVD...
Published 21 days ago by Cat Man
my 8 year loves this
i bought this for my 8 year old. he is a big fan of the programme, he finds the dvd interesting and easy to understand. a must for older children and adults
Published 1 month ago by taz
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Thank you to everyone who has submitted reviews, they are very helpful.
It seems some of these DVDs have to be imported from America. Read more
It seems some of these DVDs have to be imported from America. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. Joan Smith
No swimming!
I caught (ha,ha) this programme late in the first series late on ITV while flicking through channels. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Philip Rudge
The scene with the Arapaima is worth getting this set
When I saw the episode about the Arapaima of the Amazon River I didn't expect how incredible these fish were. The scene shows about 30 or 40 fish jump over a net. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Bring_back_the_60s
River Monsters!!
Didn't see all of Season 1, but finally got it on DVD and was not disappointed. Read the reviews from other customers and noted the comments about the catfish - didn't realise... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Brian L. Palmer
Fishing but not as we know it
I first chanced across these programs on a lazy Sunday afternoon while channel hopping and feeling generally bored and frustrated with most of the dross that passes as... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Chris
River Monsters (DVD)
Very informative, especially about cat fish which I had thought of as small and inocuous creatures. Living in Australia, I have only ever worried about sharks. Read more
Published 15 months ago by E. M. Novozamsky
Very good buy
In a few words: this is a very fine series, very well, carefully made with a scientific approach and sensational moments.
Published 16 months ago by Marc Stynen
gripping
My boys and partner watched some of these on the tele, I decided to get the DVD for an xmas present, and so they could see the ones they had missed. Read more
Published 17 months ago by lisa
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