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Blue Planet II

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2017
  • TV-G
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
9.3/10
52K
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Blue Planet II (2017)
Radiohead and Hans Zimmer joined forces to produce an exclusive track for BBC America's upcoming natural history series, Planet Earth: Blue Planet II, coming to BBC America in early 2018.
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David Attenborough returns to the world's oceans in this sequel to the acclaimed documentary filming rare and unusual creatures of the deep, as well as documenting the problems our oceans fa... Read allDavid Attenborough returns to the world's oceans in this sequel to the acclaimed documentary filming rare and unusual creatures of the deep, as well as documenting the problems our oceans face.David Attenborough returns to the world's oceans in this sequel to the acclaimed documentary filming rare and unusual creatures of the deep, as well as documenting the problems our oceans face.

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    • David Attenborough
    • Peter Drost
    • Roger Horrocks
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.3/10
    52K
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    184
    • Stars
      • David Attenborough
      • Peter Drost
      • Roger Horrocks
    • 55User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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  • Top rated TV #8
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 11 wins & 13 nominations total

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    • 2017
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    • 2017
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    Reviewers say 'Blue Planet II' is a visually stunning documentary series showcasing ocean life's beauty and complexity. Exceptional cinematography and groundbreaking footage reveal marine creatures' behaviors. David Attenborough's narration is engaging and informative. The series is praised for its educational value and urgent ocean conservation message. Some critics find music and sound effects distracting, and a few question scene authenticity. Overall, it's celebrated for breathtaking visuals, storytelling, and environmental impact.
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    10thespookybuz

    Blue is the new Blue

    Much will probably be discussed about the genuinely stunning photography in this series but it cannot be underplayed enough: it is imperious.

    Beautiful, beautiful shots of wonderful creatures going about their daily lives, together with informative narration and innovation. All rounded off accompanied by a blockbuster-movie-standard score which soars and settles with the visuals.

    This series took around four years to film, and I can only imagine what the poor editors had to leave out.

    Worthy of a mention is the astounding super-slow motion on display. In oceans so vast, we can see single droplets! It is a brilliant series for all ages.

    The BBC is unsurpassed at this type of documentary. And to think, the BBC costs UK taxpayers about 50 pence per day and some people think it should be cut down/split up/privatised. I really hope this doesn't happen as, yes, the BBC has faults like many broadcasters, but when it does something like this, it really cannot be beaten.

    Watch this with your children, or your partner, or on you own. It doesn't matter, just watch it. And experience some awe.
    10alexmarchant

    Unbelievable

    Anyone who saw the first installment remembers the feeling of awe they had, listening to David telling us of the Deep Blue. Somehow they have outdone this. The mysteries of the ocean are unveiled in this masterpiece of film in which I feel is an unparalleled feat of modern cinematography. Can give it no higher praise, an educational delight and simply unmissable.
    10gb-sity

    A great reminding that we all live because of the oceans.

    The visuals are spectacular. Very inspiring documentary.Makes you want to leave everything and embrace the beauty of the ocean. Let's hope it will raise awareness about climate change and how much it affects the oceans because oceans maintain life on the Planet, oceans are the Guardians of the Planet. Hats-off to the team who worked so much on this!
    10bushd0

    Absolutely epic

    If you loved the first installment of the series, you'll love this too, no questions asked. Do yourself a favor and stop using your eyes for reading and go watch it now. I still have to write 2 more lines but I'll put down some random nonsense until you stop reading this and go watch it. 10/10
    10gregoryblanch88

    Eye wide, mouth open, in awe

    This series had me reaching for the thesaurus as I simply don't have enough words to encompass its utter brilliance. Time after time I caught myself exclaiming out loud "OMG" or "whooaaah" - inarticulate I know but so overwhelming is the impact the brain cannot cope. The only documentary to ever come close in Planet Earth II from the same source - it's difficult to imagine anything topping this duo, ever.

    This time around there is more storytelling to accompany the visual feast, and its a welcome enhancement. The sad and devastating truth is that this may be the last time the ocean looks this way - if we let it degrade our descendants will rightly despise us.

    You must see this - there are no excuses.

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    • Trivia
      The song used in the trailer is a reworking of a previously released song by the rock band Radiohead titled "Bloom". Jonny Greenwood and Thom Yorke from the band collaborated with composer Hans Zimmer to create "ocean (bloom)".
    • Connections
      Edited into Universum: Unser Blauer Planet - Magie der Meere (2018)

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    • Release date
      • January 20, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • China
      • France
      • Germany
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Блакитна планета 2
    • Production companies
      • BBC Natural History Unit (NHU)
      • BBC Studios
      • BBC Television
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      50 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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