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Space is a visually impressive six-part popular science series from the BBC that follows their runaway successes Walking with Dinosaurs and The Planets into the realm of lavish computer animation. In a stroke of inspired casting Jurassic Park's Sam Neill (no stranger to acting alongside CGI effects) is our earthbound anchor, and he takes the viewer on journeys across the universe in each half-hour segment, thanks to some nifty special effects. Like Carl Sagan's pioneering Cosmos from 1980, Space delves in to the mysteries of how stars and planets were created; but unlike Sagan's visionary and optimistic view of cosmic wonders, Space is astronomy for the Age of Anxiety, revealing with terrifying clarity and in graphic detail how fortunate we are to exist at all, and how it could all end at any moment as a result of space-bound monsters like rogue comets and asteroids that might crash into our planet; or, the worst horror of the universe, wandering black holes that could tear our sun apart. Even if we survive these implacable cosmic forces bent on our destruction, viewers will not be reassured to be told that the sun is doomed anyway, and its inevitable death will swallow our planet whole (but not before burning it to a crisp first). Finally, the series finds cause for faint optimism with Star Trek-style speculations on the development of Ion-drive and solar-powered spaceships, terraforming new worlds and wormhole technology that might, just might, allow humanity to escape from a doomed Earth and seek refuge somewhere else in the galaxy. A series that sheds light on both the secrets of the universe and, implicitly, the anxious state of our new millennial society, Space is a compelling combination of popular astronomy and really, really scary cosmology. The handsomely illustrated companion book is lucidly written by astronomer John Gribbin. --Mark Walker
DVD Description
DVD Special Features:
Photo Gallery
On Location film
Space Facts Encyclopaedia
Behind the Graphics
Subtitles: English SDH
Dolby Digital 5.1
16x9
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I suppose this series, with its extensive CGI effects lays itself open to the possible charge of 'dumbing down'. However, it escapes this by involving the viewer closely in the science that is being explained. Having said that, some of the science is rather shallow. For example, we are told about 'worm holes' and that they theoretically exist, and efforts are being made to make one but are given not the slightest hint about how this can be done. We are only told that it will involve black holes.
That said, this is a really interesting series, well worth buying and watching more than once.
Avoid the 'Special features' though. I had a look at them expecting more interviews with the fine line-up of scientists in the main programmes. What you actually get are some bizarre clips which look like in-jokes for the production crew. Funny for them maybe, not for anyone else. I would have given 4 stars without the 'extras'.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
The Space series is an extremely innovative and suggestive presentation of the most important questions and some answers which now arise to humans about the universe.
The state of the art technique used surrenders itself more to science fiction than to the true spirit of search invoked by researchers. This dramatisation is further angled towards a gloomy and hopeless end to humanity. Something that is neither here nor there to the viewer, since it will probably not affect him or her in his or her lifetime.
The state of the art technique used surrenders itself more to science fiction than to the true spirit of search invoked by researchers. This dramatisation is further angled towards a gloomy and hopeless end to humanity. Something that is neither here nor there to the viewer, since it will probably not affect him or her in his or her lifetime.
Nevertheless, the relentless search of scientists is well portrayed, and this provides perhaps the most positive and cheerful spirit to this series.
I highly recommend it,especially over a good drink.
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
'For every grain of sand on Earth there are a million stars in the universe'.
Judging from the reviews below one would think SPACE is either a 'love it' or 'hate it' type of product. Personally I fall into the 'love it' catergory. I own both this title and the BBC's excellent 'The Planets' title and would say definately that SPACE exceeds Planets in terms of the very clear and accurate way it uses to explain many of the topics covered by the series. The concept behind the series is clearly to educate viewers about just how amazing the universe we live in actually is, and as such it uses lots of very nice looking computer animations and visual effects to achieve this aim. The result is a very slick, entertaining and well thought out series which will educate and entertain for many veiwings (I have watched mine about 5 times so far and still enjoy it). If you enjoy learning about space and the universe then this is a must have title.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
good dvd
I bought this as a Christmas present and they thoughly enjoy it. It was a good price for a brand new sealed dvd. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Libitina
Space some answers
Sam Neil's Space is a very interesting series of 6 episodes. Written and Explained clearly and interesting to watch. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Master1
Space the final frontier ???
Brought this for my 25 yr old daughtet and she loves it and you will too if you like anything to do with space and the planets. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mrs. Jv Vooght
A guided tour of the galaxy
I was very impressed with this series, and was surprised to find that a good number of people didn't like it. Read more
Published 16 months ago by S. Davidson
Space
This is a great series which gives you an insight to the great universe that surrounds us.Space [DVD] [2001]
Published on 23 April 2010 by N. Pedersen
Vacuous eye candy.
From the arrogant and portentous commentary from Sam Neil to the woosh-bang graphics which won't sit still for two seconds (oh and accompanied by Space Invaders sound effects) this... Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2008 by Andrew
Sam Neill makes this what it is
Despite what some of the reviews say Sam Neill is a key part in why this series was so enjoyable. Granted it may lack a bit in hard science but it presents the facts and theories... Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2004 by Michael Smith
Tabloid trash from the BBC - very disappointing
Rather light on content regarding hard science, they spent most of theircreative effort (and budget) on glitzy presentation. Read more
Published on 21 April 2004
Awesome
This DVD explains in a very graphic way, and in layman terms, the universe from its inception with the so-called Big Bang through to the future. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2004 by Edward M. Grayson
Glossy, Glitzy, Disappointing
This is a very average documentary. Sam Neil gives it a Hollywood feel, but the subject matter should be enough to excite without this being necessary. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2003 by nic turpin
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