Have been a big fan of documentaries for a long time now, of all kinds but especially nature and opera. When it comes to nature documentaries, David Attenborough in my (and my sister's) mind reigns king, but it is always great to see one narrated or presented by somebody else once in a while and there are numerous examples of some great ones. Anybody who hasn't seen any of the 'Wild...' or 'Wildest...' documentaries should do so as they are very good to great.
'Wild Caribbean' is one of those and is a real treat. Anybody who wants to know anything more about the nature and culture of the Caribbean and its various habitats (islands and seas), or be educated completely by it, really should try to track 'Wild Caribbean' down if they can. Not just for trying to see as many documentaries as possible (though that comes into it a little) but also to see whether it is as good as has been said. This is another strong of a 'Wild...' documentary to be that good, if not one of the best ('Russia' is my personal favourite). Do think it deserves more credit than it does and deserves more exposure.
As one would hope watching a nature documentary, 'Wild Caribbean' looks wonderful. Have always wanted to go to the Caribbean, my hopes increased watching this and want to go more now. It is gorgeously filmed, done in a completely fluid and natural, sometimes intimate way, never looking static or chaotic. Enough of it is expansive too, not as cinematic as some documentaries seen recently (i.e. 'Our Planet') but nonetheless the photography does look fabulous.
Likewise with the habitats and scenery, the colours are rich and learnt a lot about them. They are more than just beautiful scenery though, some are uncompromising too which stops anything from being one-dimensional. The music here is a remarkably good fit, throughout it not only complements the visuals but enhances them and there is an authentic flavour to it.
Those who love to be educated and have the information delivered beautifully will be in for a treat on both counts. My knowledge was quite limited beforehand on Caribbean nature and wildlife, so did find myself learning a large amount which was great, love to be illuminated watching documentaries as that's what they should do. But there were things already known in too, so wasn't out of my depth. This narration is delivered mellifluously and sincerely, without any signs of preaching.
Wildlife themselves are quite unique and a wonderful mix of the adorable and the dangerous, as well as the well known and the rarely seen. Mostly the latter in my case. The cultural aspect also educated, most of it also unfamiliar to me.
Concluding, a sadly under-viewed must see. 10/10
'Wild Caribbean' is one of those and is a real treat. Anybody who wants to know anything more about the nature and culture of the Caribbean and its various habitats (islands and seas), or be educated completely by it, really should try to track 'Wild Caribbean' down if they can. Not just for trying to see as many documentaries as possible (though that comes into it a little) but also to see whether it is as good as has been said. This is another strong of a 'Wild...' documentary to be that good, if not one of the best ('Russia' is my personal favourite). Do think it deserves more credit than it does and deserves more exposure.
As one would hope watching a nature documentary, 'Wild Caribbean' looks wonderful. Have always wanted to go to the Caribbean, my hopes increased watching this and want to go more now. It is gorgeously filmed, done in a completely fluid and natural, sometimes intimate way, never looking static or chaotic. Enough of it is expansive too, not as cinematic as some documentaries seen recently (i.e. 'Our Planet') but nonetheless the photography does look fabulous.
Likewise with the habitats and scenery, the colours are rich and learnt a lot about them. They are more than just beautiful scenery though, some are uncompromising too which stops anything from being one-dimensional. The music here is a remarkably good fit, throughout it not only complements the visuals but enhances them and there is an authentic flavour to it.
Those who love to be educated and have the information delivered beautifully will be in for a treat on both counts. My knowledge was quite limited beforehand on Caribbean nature and wildlife, so did find myself learning a large amount which was great, love to be illuminated watching documentaries as that's what they should do. But there were things already known in too, so wasn't out of my depth. This narration is delivered mellifluously and sincerely, without any signs of preaching.
Wildlife themselves are quite unique and a wonderful mix of the adorable and the dangerous, as well as the well known and the rarely seen. Mostly the latter in my case. The cultural aspect also educated, most of it also unfamiliar to me.
Concluding, a sadly under-viewed must see. 10/10