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Space [DVD] [2001]

DVD ~ Sam Neill
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Sam Neill
  • Format: PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Studio: 2 Entertain Video
  • DVD Release Date: 3 Dec 2001
  • Run Time: 176 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005OCTZ
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,227 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good series ... but forget about DVD extras., 5 May 2005
By Mr. F. Ledwidge (Warsaw, Poland) - See all my reviews
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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'.

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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Ignore the knockers - this title is brilliant, 6 Jan 2003
By C. Crossley "kilo40" (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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'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.

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Glossy, Glitzy, Disappointing, 15 Oct 2003
This review is from: Space - The Complete TV Series [VHS] (VHS Tape)
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. The graphics are good but that is all it has got in it's favour. I strongly recommend ignoring this and investing in Channel Four's awesome Universe narrated by John Hurt. It is far superior in every way.
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1.0 out of 5 stars 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)... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Hephaestion

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 mike_s1984

1.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars Space - The Complete TV Series
The BBC has come up with another series, that brings dry facts to life. Whereby this, in my opinion, is by far the best. Read more
Published on 21 May 2003 by felicityfowkes

5.0 out of 5 stars astronomical
well, for a start the graphical representation of space is awesome and give a supremely good view of what space is like. Read more
Published on 19 May 2003 by sheerheartattack1985

5.0 out of 5 stars I've studied astronomy all my life.
Goodness gracious me. What a kafuffle here in these reviews.
I noticed a few hints of "oh scary" and "worrisome". Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2002 by jim7ooo

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Doc ever, period !
I don`t understand alot of the reviews for this DVD, I thought that this series was the most entertaining Doc ever. Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2002 by Mr Gobz

1.0 out of 5 stars A cosmology series for tabloid readers.
Ok, this has good special effects. It's very pretty. The anamorphic transfer is competently done. It sounds nice in Dolby Digital 5.1. Sam Neil is a half-decent presenter. Read more
Published on 21 Oct 2002 by Bil

2.0 out of 5 stars Sugar-coated peanuts!
Being an average 18 year old A Level student stuck in the arts/science chasm and lacking any great physics genius, I was taken by the sugar-coated merchandising of this DVD - at... Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2002 by S. JENKIN

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