David Attenborough Wildlife Specials
Starring: David AttenboroughStudio: BBC Warner
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Subtitled, NTSC
Running Time: 280 minutes
DVD Release: April 1st 2008
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DVD Review
Take a look at the lives and habitats of some of the worlds most amazing animals! From polar bear to leopard, humpback whale to crocodile, and wolf to eagle, Wildlife Wonders takes you on a breathtaking journey around the world for some of the most gripping and touching animal behavior in the wild. Presented by David Attenborough, this two disc collection also includes Great Natural Wonders of the World, showcasing some of Earths most spectacular scenery, and The Greatest Wildlife Show On Earth, displaying the wildest of wild animal behavior!
User Reviews
Very Good, But Bonus on Disk 2 "Great Natural Wonders of the World" ****** - Rating: 4/5
Very Good, But Bonus on Disk 2 "Great Natural Wonders of the World" is the best I have ever seen by
David Attenborough and I have all his DVD's
Not as good as some of Attenborough's more recent work - Rating: 4/5
As the title suggests, this is a collection of documentaries on specific animals, including leopards, eagles, and whales. Some of the footage is good, some of it clearly dated. However, it doesn't even compare to David Attenborough's later work. "Wildlife Specials" follows a more traditional documentary style of talking about one animal. By contrast, Attenborough's "Life of" series explains entire classes of animals or ecosystems. Also, the later documentaries are shot with HD cameras and the quality is really light years beyond "Wildlife Specials."
In short, if you are looking for one great wildlife documentary, this isn't it. If you love David Attenborough and can't get enough of him, this is worth checking out.
The real story. - Rating: 5/5
The thing about David Attenborough is that he makes nature shows into the equivalent of what used to be called a page turner -- he imparts a sense of 'What will happen next?!' In addition to his vast knowledge, world traveler's experience, and enthusiasm, he also lends a sense of drama, characterization, and import. Each creature has a personality, which is brought out. Every bit of nature has a story. Move over, Sopranos. This is the real deal as far as story.
Another David Attenborough must have! - Rating: 5/5
If you like David Attenborough (and who does not?)as being THE most expert entertaining naturalist available, plus camera work from the best available crew in the world (BBC), there is no reason whatsoever NOT to buy this DVD. I have them all (also the ones not available in the USA, but can be bought through Amazon UK - you will need a player that is universal) and they give you the best insight in our natural world.
Good value for Wildlife enjoyment - Rating: 5/5
This two disc collection is a great value, each disc contains four shows narrated by David Attenborough, so it is not overbearing, and it offers beautiful wildlife pictures unhindered by presenters in the foreground.
DISC ONE contains four 45 min shows : CROCODILE, EAGLE, LEOPARD and POLAR BEAR. DISC TWO contains two 45 min shows HUMPBACK WHALE, WOLF, as well as two bonus programs, an hour show that collects some of nature's GREATEST WILDLIFE SHOWS and a 40 min show on NATURAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD.
The main eight shows have all been on PBS and are professionally done, which makes this two disc set more then worth the $20 price tag. The two bonus shows present many different segments about the animal world. I found the Greatest Wildlife Show to be the most entertaining, a one hour show presenting 12 short segments about various animals doing their most impressive natural activities. I think this is a great set of animal video stories and a worthwhile purchase for animal lovers to enjoy.
