Filmmaker Greg MacGillivray examines the world's oceans and their importance to life on Earth.Filmmaker Greg MacGillivray examines the world's oceans and their importance to life on Earth.Filmmaker Greg MacGillivray examines the world's oceans and their importance to life on Earth.
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Meryl Streep
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Judith Connor
- Self (Monterey)
- (as Dr. Judith Connor)
William Hamner
- Self (Palau)
- (as Dr. William Hamner)
Bruce Robison
- Self (deep ocean research, Monterey)
- (as Dr. Bruce H. Robison)
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I am an avid fan of the IMAX format, but rarely have I ever been a fan of any IMAX film. This is the one IMAX film that I feel has used the advantages of the format in nearly every shot, and besides that, it is an elegantly produced little film. Extremely beautiful, with many highlights. It is a must-see for all those who've never been exactly impressed by anything at an IMAX show (although the 'industry' is working overtime in amping up this cinema-sideshow - they promise it will be the 'next big thing' in movies). DON'T WATCH IT AT HOME.
10rupanisp
Creator of the Universe has done excellent job by creating Air, Land,
and Water... and all the creatures inside them...
There is nothing like Water...
It is very peaceful and silent inside Water and In Air...
I doubt that those who swims in open waters can understand anything
about politics and manipulation on the Land...
How would a Human feel, if Sun makes noise and Water makes noise like
Human Vocal Cord every minute...
We know more about Outer Space than about our oceans today...
This movie is something to experience again and again...
Movies like these makes life very beautiful, desirable, and enjoyable...
Lucky are those who experience IMAX every month...
Rest are just laboring for nothing...wasting their precious time talking
nonsense....
Nature is truly beautiful... and we ( small object ) exist and walk on
Earth ( Large Object )...and yet we fail to notice that Earth will be
here.. but we will be gone momentarily....
Thanks and Regards.
Sam Rupani
Houston, Texas, United States of Ameri
and Water... and all the creatures inside them...
There is nothing like Water...
It is very peaceful and silent inside Water and In Air...
I doubt that those who swims in open waters can understand anything
about politics and manipulation on the Land...
How would a Human feel, if Sun makes noise and Water makes noise like
Human Vocal Cord every minute...
We know more about Outer Space than about our oceans today...
This movie is something to experience again and again...
Movies like these makes life very beautiful, desirable, and enjoyable...
Lucky are those who experience IMAX every month...
Rest are just laboring for nothing...wasting their precious time talking
nonsense....
Nature is truly beautiful... and we ( small object ) exist and walk on
Earth ( Large Object )...and yet we fail to notice that Earth will be
here.. but we will be gone momentarily....
Thanks and Regards.
Sam Rupani
Houston, Texas, United States of Ameri
I've only ever seen 3 IMAX films and this is one of them. I was totally blown away by the incredible sound and photography. I had to study every shot because there is so much in it.
It's not actually a movie like other IMAX films (such as Across the Sea of Time and T-Rex) but more of a documentary about how we are all islanders and how we live because the sea lives. It was surprisingly effective in this sense. My fave part was the discovery of the new underwater fish and the fish that had, what looked like, thousands of little lights flashing on and off.
A scene with a boat fighting waves and crashing back down onto the sea was better than anything in The Perfect Storm. The sound in this particular scene is IN-CRED-IBLE.
Whenever you pass by an IMAX check to see whether or not they are showing this masterpiece. You'll love it.
It's not actually a movie like other IMAX films (such as Across the Sea of Time and T-Rex) but more of a documentary about how we are all islanders and how we live because the sea lives. It was surprisingly effective in this sense. My fave part was the discovery of the new underwater fish and the fish that had, what looked like, thousands of little lights flashing on and off.
A scene with a boat fighting waves and crashing back down onto the sea was better than anything in The Perfect Storm. The sound in this particular scene is IN-CRED-IBLE.
Whenever you pass by an IMAX check to see whether or not they are showing this masterpiece. You'll love it.
This IMAX film is a breathtaking look at the workings of the world's oceans and its inhabitants. Magnificent cinematography makes this film an awesome sight on the giant screen. The magic is lost on video, however. But it is nevertheless an informative and beautifully filmed documentary. Also check out the great soft jazz/new age/pop soundtrack by Sting.
A fascinating look at how the oceans of the world impact the Earth. Facts like "70% of the Earth's oxygen comes from ocean plants." Great soundtrack from sting that compliments the film and each story. While not as impressive watching it at home as it is in an IMAX theater, it is still well worth a look at.
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