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Earth

  • 2007
  • G
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
15K
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Earth (2007)
A documentary on three animal families and their journey across the planet.
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Nature DocumentaryDocumentary

Feature-length version of the documentary TV series Planet Earth (2006), following the migration paths of four animal families.Feature-length version of the documentary TV series Planet Earth (2006), following the migration paths of four animal families.Feature-length version of the documentary TV series Planet Earth (2006), following the migration paths of four animal families.

  • Directors
    • Alastair Fothergill
    • Mark Linfield
  • Writers
    • Alastair Fothergill
    • Mark Linfield
    • Leslie Megahey
  • Stars
    • James Earl Jones
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Anggun
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    15K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Alastair Fothergill
      • Mark Linfield
    • Writers
      • Alastair Fothergill
      • Mark Linfield
      • Leslie Megahey
    • Stars
      • James Earl Jones
      • Patrick Stewart
      • Anggun
    • 80User reviews
    • 117Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 5 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Earth: Trailer
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    Earth: Finding Their Footing
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    Earth: Finding Their Footing

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    Anggun
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    Ulrich Tukur
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    Ken Watanabe
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    • Directors
      • Alastair Fothergill
      • Mark Linfield
    • Writers
      • Alastair Fothergill
      • Mark Linfield
      • Leslie Megahey
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    8stephane_decker

    Absolutely stunning

    I have to say that sometimes "looks" are all that matters, just like Jeremy Clarkson from BBC has pointed out (not about our earth though, but he is right anyway).

    And when it comes to looks, this movie is such an unbelievably stunning beauty you will absolutely love what your eyes are about to see.

    And then there's the personality of the movie as well, interesting, with a captivating narrator voice and narrator stories that will touch your soul as you watch those superbly filmed images.

    The movie probably won't affect your lifestyle, ruining these beauties, but it will certainly remember you how precious our earth we live on truly is.

    This movie deserves it's 10 stars as it is one of the few stylistic earth documentaries i truly enjoyed.
    9MarkVanKamp

    Excellent Film

    This was playing at our theater in Amsterdam and the film we wanted to see was sold-out so we went to this, not knowing anything about it other than it was a documentary about the planet. We were very happy at our misfortune as this was a very powerful film about life and the delicate balance we all share with the rest of the inhabitants of Earth. This film has some of the most breathtaking photography I have ever seen in a film and took me places from deserts to oceans to rain forests and displayed things I have never seen in a film, TV or book! "Earth" is a film that every student should see before they become jaded. I will encourage my niece to see this film since she will be inheriting the planet we leave her. This is also a film to see on a theater screen or a very big television since the photography is so powerful and exotic.
    9ackstasis

    Breathtaking and heartbreaking in its magnificence

    I've heard nothing but great things about the 2006 television mini-series, "Planet Earth," narrated by my childhood idol David Attenborough. Nevertheless, whether it was screened down here in Australia or not, I never caught up with it, and when I happened upon the opportunity to see 'Earth (2007)' – a feature-length compilation of the same nature footage – on the big screen, I jumped at the chance. The theatre was basically empty; just one other patron sat in the row ahead of me, and it was as though I had, not only the big screen to myself, but, indeed, the entire planet Earth. For 90 minutes, I was lowered into the beauty and perils of the isolated wilderness, amongst some of the most beautiful living creatures ever captured on film. Awesome in its scope, and yet painfully intimate at times, 'Earth' is a heartfelt plea from the filmmakers to recognise the delicate balance of life on our planet, and how the intrusion of humans has placed countless glorious animal and plant species on the brink of extinction.

    Though the film, directed by Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield, obviously argues for the conservation of the wilderness, it refrains from beating us over the head with propaganda, and the puzzle that is politics is ignored altogether; indeed, there is not a human in sight. Instead, we are simply taken on a breathtaking journey into the majesty of the natural world, to experience the resilience, and also the fragility, of life on Earth. I hear that the original mini-series, which ran for eleven episodes, delves a lot deeper into the scientific background of world ecosystems, but I think that, here, the filmmakers made a wise decision to replace information with emotional impact: I can't remember the last time that I felt so inspired, and yet utterly heartbroken at the same time. By establishing an emotional link between the audience and a select few individual animals, anthropomorphising them to an extent, we are suddenly able to appreciate the "human side" of each species, and their hopeless plight for survival becomes less a statistic and more an unacceptable tragedy.

    'Earth' is basically comprised of a selection of dramatic episodes, whether it be the struggles of a female polar bear to lead her young cubs to the Arctic ice, or the tramp of an elephant herd towards the life-saving seasonal floodwaters of the Okavango Delta. The documentary demonstrates the delicate balance between life and death, most heartbreakingly exhibited in the desperate ballet of predator-prey interactions. Though occasionally, perhaps to cater towards a younger audience, the footage cuts itself short at the crucial moment, I regularly shed at tear at the inevitability of death in nature, and the raw instinct that fuels these animals' final, hopeless efforts at survival. There's even a haunting beauty to be found in the hunt, both in the slow-motion footage of a cheetah bringing down its prey {the result of a single fateful misstep}, or the majestic mid-air leap of a Great White Shark as it engulfs a hapless sea lion. It is this frail balance that has been fatally disrupted by the selfishness of our own species.

    Aside from these main stories, we are also treated to brief snippets of wildlife from around the world, including the birds of paradise of Papua New Guinea, and the autumn migration of the demoiselle cranes. Of course, entire films might have been dedicated to these species alone, and an inevitable consequence of having to sift through so much footage is that some interesting ecosystems are glossed over far took quickly. By choosing to focus most closely on the polar bear, elephant and humpback whale – tracing their lifestyles, via some astonishing high-definition time-lapse photography, throughout a calender year – the filmmakers were able to avoid any structural problems that might arise from having so much to show, and only 90 minutes to show it. Consequently, 'Earth' left me thirsting for more, and, fortunately, I now have approximately eleven hours more, as soon as I can track down a copy of the DVD box-set for "Planet Earth." Uplifting and tear-jerking, awe-inspiring and heartrending, 'Earth' is a truly magnificent documentary experience, and it might just be my favourite film of 2007.
    8YourFamilyExpert

    Easily-digestible version of PLANET EARTH. Great for kids and adults.

    WHAT'S EARTH ABOUT? 90-minute version of the incredible BBC documentary miniseries Planet Earth.

    IS IT ANY GOOD? (GRADE: A-) What the film version lacks in the miniseries' thoroughness, it makes up for in a breathless pace that relentlessly transports you all over the world (as any great adventure film should). The footage is, quite simply, some of the most stunning ever captured on film, in any genre.

    What's more, Earth works as a riveting drama, following three families (polar bears, humpback whales, and African elephants) as they try to survive predators, climate change, and the search for food, over the course of one year. I found myself invested in the survival of these animals as much or more than any fictional character, due at least in part to clever editing and skillful narration by James Earl Jones. The wonder of nature makes for a terrific blockbuster.

    IS IT OKAY FOR YOUR KIDS? Earth is rated G. There are some moments of animals in peril and some scenes of animals being attacked by predators, though thankfully there is no gory or bloody footage.

    ANY WORTHWHILE MESSAGES? With perseverance, grit, and teamwork you can survive almost anything.
    7ruben-154

    Stunning footage, but better presented in Attenborough's 'Planet Earth'

    I was really looking forward too seeing this movie as it has been advertised as a must-see movie for people that love movies about nature. The movie shows different climates and the animals associated with them by starting at the North Pole and going down south as the movie progresses. The footage from this movie is often breathtakingly beautiful and I many times wondered how on Earth they could have taken some of the shots under water or in the sky. However beautiful, a large part of the footage I had already seen in the TV series 'Planet Earth', narrated by David Attenborough. I found Attenborough's narration of Planet Earth to be much better than the narration of Earth. 'Earth' is an easier movie. It skips much of the scientific detail that Attenborough covers in his 'Planet Earth' series. For instance, Earth will tell you that a tropical sea is an ideal nursery for a young humpback whale, because there are few predators. Planet Earth will tell you that a tropical sea is a good nursery, because the water is low in oxygen and doesn't contain enough nutrients to support very large animals, like large sharks, etc. To me, that's an important difference. That, together with Attanborough's far superior voice make Planet Earth a far better documentary than Earth. Still, however, I think Earth is worth watching for the beautiful footage and the fact that it's easier to understand makes it interesting for children too.

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    • Trivia
      This is the first production ever to shoot aerials of the Mt. Everest. Due to the altitude it is not possible to use helicopters and jet planes are too fast to get proper results. Unique access to a Nepalese Army spy plane enabled the production to shoot the first aerials ever.
    • Alternate versions
      Israeli Hebrew version narrated by Guy Zohar.
    • Connections
      Edited from Planet Earth (2006)
    • Soundtracks
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      Performed by Anggun

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    • Release date
      • April 22, 2009 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
      • United States
      • France
    • Official site
      • Official site (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hành Tinh Xanh
    • Filming locations
      • Arctic
    • Production companies
      • Disneynature
      • BBC Worldwide
      • Greenlight Media AG
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    • Budget
      • €30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $32,011,576
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,825,760
      • Apr 26, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $108,976,456
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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