Terra

As I grow older, I obsess over politics, religion and money. I often wonder why, we as humans have created such a fear based society and continue to force it on every culture that differs from our own. Is there a god or can we only depend on ourselves just to live a life of chasing a way to make a living in this world without allowing ourselves to be happy along the way. Has it always been this way? It often seems to me that man is the only living organism in the universe that is hell bent on destroying itself and everything else along with it.

The movie starts out showing how amazing life is and how it progressed over millions of years. And although it equates it to evolution it could just as easily likened it to a creation based dialog.

The amazing part of this movie is how it shows nature and the contrast of man's natural tendencies to organize everything in our lives. The need to have everything under our control to the point of changing natures way of progress that has lasted what seems forever. Technology, politics and money has given man the ability to control everything except it seems our own destruction.

Can we save us from ourselves? Is it too late? YOU Decide!

'Terra' is both beautiful and haunting. It begins with the image of colobus monkeys enjoying their rainforest home. This is soon contrasted with some confused, displaced ones in a tea field.

The first half of the film is largely about our animal neighbours and distant relatives. The second half takes more aim at humans, identifying ways we impact upon our environment and harm it.

The goal of the movie is clear – to make you think about your own ethics, behaviour and sometimes hypocrisy. It certainly ticks this box and contrasts some amazing scenery and spectacular wildlife shots with ones of suffering. You are made to feel a lot of empathy for all of the animals included.

The narration works, the soundtrack is complimentary rather than intrusive, and you will probably learn something. My only minor gripes are that it perhaps gets a little too preachy, and could have highlighted some exploited but often ignored species (eg pangolins).

Altogether, if you enjoy nature, wildlife and/or movies which makes you think, this is certainly worth 97 minutes of your time.

Terra shows us -with beautiful images- what the world looks like outside of our little bubbles. Over the history of time, humanity has created a world that is completely different from the one we found. Where trees, plants, moss and animals first covered the surface of our planet, now human cities, farms and industries thrive.

Terra holds a mirror in our faces to open our eyes to the consequences of our society. It makes us realize, hopefully, that what we have made into a world that we see as 'normal' is actually a world filled with destruction.

Shockingly confrontational, terra clearly hoped to motivate the viewers into changing their lifestyle for the better, or at least changing our perspective to the world.

Visually, Terra is a stunning documentary. I got this recommended by Dennis Storm, as a stable to watch connected to minimalism.

The cinematography is breathtaking, and the way it captures nature and wildlife is truly impressive. However, what could have been a fascinating exploration of the natural world quickly turns into a left-extremist lecture that feels more like propaganda than an informative documentary.

Rather than letting the beauty of nature speak for itself, the film constantly pushes a political message that feels forced and manipulative. I have no problem with environmental awareness, but this film tries too hard to guilt-trip the audience rather than simply presenting the facts. If they had kept the focus on nature itself without the political agenda, it would have been far more enjoyable.

"Terra" is a Documentary in which we watch a powerful exploration of the planet's ecosystems and the delicate balance that sustains life depending on the relationship between humans and other species.

I liked this documentary very much because it was interesting and presented very well the disturbing truth behind the fragile environment and how easily can be influenced by humans. The breathtaking cinematography and stunning aerial shots took us on a journey across diverse landscapes, showcasing both the beauty and the fragility of nature. It focused on the intricate relationships between animals, plants, and the environment, highlighting the impact of human activity on the Earth. The message about environmental conservation was clear, but the documentary could have done more to engage viewers on even more personal level. To sum up, I have to say that "Terra" is an important, interesting documentary that's worth watching not only nature lovers and those concerned about the planet's future but everyone because everyone can learn something from it.