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Atlantis [DVD] [1993]

DVD ~ Luc Besson

3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Directors: Luc Besson
Format: PAL, Widescreen
Language English
Subtitles: Danish, English, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number of discs: 1
Classification: Exempt
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
DVD Release Date: 31 Mar 2003
Run Time: 73 minutes

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

ASIN: B000087I28
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 23,122 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Luc Besson's Atlantis is a fitting companion to his globally popular feature The Big Blue, and presents a mesmerising, non-verbal experience of undersea wonders. Described by one critic as "a thinking person's Fantasia", this 75-minute documentary glorifies ocean wildlife with a refreshing absence (apart from a pretentious spoken prologue) of narrative interference. It belongs on your shelf next to Baraka and Koyaanisqatsi. In fruitful collaboration with composer Eric Serra and cinematographer Christian Petron, Besson travelled the world to capture the grace and beauty of such amazing creatures as Floridian manatees, Bahamian dolphins, Australian great white sharks, sea snakes in the Seychelles, and many others. Divided into thematic "movements" like Disney's animated classic (including a stunning sequence of manta rays set to a Maria Callas performance of La Sonnambula), this glorious film has been visually overshadowed by the spectacular BBC series The Blue Planet, but it serves a different purpose: it's not so much a documentary as a meditative journey, perfect for all-ages viewing. --Jeff Shannon

Special Features
2.40 Wide Screen
DVD 5
English
Region 2

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4.0 out of 5 stars Journey to a beautiful place....., 1 April 2003

By	D. Parkes "Dylan Parkes" (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Fans of Luc Besson's more action packed work (Nikita, Leon etc) may find this a little tame, but fans of The Big Blue will be delighted to be taken on an extended journey to the undersea world.

Imagine The Big Blue with all the dreary human characters taken out and you'll have an idea of what this is - one long undersea exploration. Divided into emotive themes such as light, love and hatred, each showcasing sea creatures that epitomise the theme. Hatred show sharks attacking in a feeding frenzy, and Great Whites come up to the camera and bare their teeth. Love shows two turtles engaged in courtship rituals.

There's no commentary at all, but the stunning cinematography is breathtaking and crystal clear on DVD. I found the music either really enhanced the visual experience, or in a few places really jarred (especially more pop song type music).

Overall, I found it to be a deeply soothing, frequently beautiful and occasionally funny experience. If you gasped with wonder at some of the footage in the Blue Planet series then you'll love this too - even if it doesn't actually say anything about the creatues on screen.

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4.0 out of 5 stars underwater wonder, 16 Mar 2006

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this dvd claims wondrous things, and on the whole i wasn't disappointed..though it was slighter and shorter than anticipated. The photography really was breathtaking at times, especially when the dawn was breaking from beneath the sea. It begins with dolphins, and ends with sharks..their opposite natures being defined by the shots thenselves. It was lovely to have a wordless view. The music was usually sensitively aligned, and at times humourous too. I just wish it had been longer and with more on the plants and underwater landscapes, though the ones there were good.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the BEST!, 26 April 2003

By	Aaron Lotz (La Jolla, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This simply the best documentary/drama of underwater marine life ever made. The cinematography is incredible, the music score is mind-blowing, anad the director has made this film a masterpiece. I you ever wanted to bond with an animal, this film lets you do that. It is a highly touching and engrossing movie that will leave you in tears. You will feel your heart move in ways like never before. Buy it for yourself, your children, your family, and your friends.

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4.0 out of 5 stars 2nd best
This is similar in many ways to 'Deep Blue'----a later film which has better quality footage.However,Atlantis is still very worthwhile as the music and the way it is divided up... Read more

Published on 29 Jan 2007 by I. S. Leslie

2.0 out of 5 stars Better buy blue planet
Ok, so this is not designed as a documentary film like the BBC's blue planet. With that in mind though, you might expect some mesmerising footage of what the underwater world has... Read more

Published on 1 April 2005 by C. Pulham

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