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Summary: Twice on TV not enough
Review: After we all sat fascinated by this series through its first and repeat runs we had to have a copy. The only annoying thing is the present-tense use in the narration. it did somewhat confuse the junior member of the household(aged 6), and became a lesson in the use of language for particular effect (he having grasped the concept of dinosaurs being extinct a couple of years ago!)I don't know what the Discovery Channel version was, but I know this one was superb.
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Summary: AMBITIOUS PROJECT!
Review: Visually, it was rather well done. I appreciate the work and effort of the computer animation and graphics team and will not go into a critique of the final product. Being an illustrator in the traditional and computer fields myself I can tell you that the images are not what the film is about. If a viewer is interested in watching it for the thrill or the entertainment,that is all fine and well, but it was made to disseminate some very important scientific information: The fact that evolution has occurred, and that to say that it hasn't is to be willfully blind to the evidence. True, there was a great deal of speculation. But any person with at least a rudimentary intellect can separate the FACTS from the specualtion. And I capitalize the word FACTS because there are facts about evolution that as an educated and learned society in the 21st century we are expected to know. Incidentally, in case you're interested there is a book by Tim M. Berra called EVOLUTION AND THE MYTH OF CREATIONISM - a basic guide to the facts in the evolution debate. It is available in the Amazon BOOK section ... and it is worth every penny. I write this in response to the claims that this film contains lies and misleading information. IT DOES NOT.
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Summary: Far superior to Discovery channel broadcast
Review: At my first viewing of the broadcast of WWD I knew this was a film for DVD, but my anticipation of this title did not include the excitement of discovering the DVD included not only an additional hour of material clipped out of the US broadcast, but also a 50 minute making of. More so, the narration on this release is more informed than the US broadcast, often giving sound explantations for events not explained in the latter. What was most disturbing was the consistant omission of entymological and botanical material in the US broadcast--you can imagine my thrill at discovering this material had been restored! Also, there seems to be a blunder in the version that was broadcast, dating the appearance of birds too early (I think!) and without fanfare, while the full version actually notes their appearance and explans a little of the phylogeny. While I was certainly impressed with the US broadcast, this DVD is a sort of dream come true, correcting most of the faults I found with the version on Discovery Channel--including the reduction of its overly dramatic tone. I must also say that the elimination of constant plugs to visit Discovery Channel's web page (obscuring a 3rd of the screen) is alone reason enough to purchase. If you are at all a dinosaur fan you can find nothing more informed and volumous than this oustanding set.
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Summary: 10 Stars! the best TV series in history, bar none!
Review: Well, I've been bugging to my American friends to see this for the last half year so that people can realise just how mind blowingly spectacular this series is, make sure you get the DVD or Video as the Discovery Channel version is a really, really bad reedit that chops out a tonne of CG scenes as well as good old Kenneth and replaces them with totally annoying interviews. What can you say, this show is so good that as a dino lover you feel that you've slipped into an alternate universe where people actually make shows you dream of seeing. I still can't believe this is a made for television production as it looks more impressive than virtually every cinematic film I've seen. As a CG buff I can say it's no exaggeration to say that the visual effects are on par or better than anything Hollywood and ILM can muster, they definetly make Jurassic Park and the Lost World look prehistoric, and we get nearly 3 hours of dinos, IN THE DAYLIGHT, long lingering shots on screen all the time, and made on 1/20th the budget. Hats off to the BBC, they know how to make the good stuff. You gotta love those snarling Utahraptors or those spectacular fly-by's of the Sauropod herds, it's just like being there. In case people are interested two follow-up series are already in production! and the CG crew from WWD is working on the Dinotopia mini series as well as Jason and the Argonauts. So, in summary, see it, preferrably on DVD for the Anamorphic picture (very useful in the Diplodicus scenes) and allow yourself to revel in the wonder of an age long gone, now faithfully bought back to life.
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Summary: The best wildlife documenty
Review: It was shown on TV in november last year on BBC 1. I was amazed at how real the dinosaurs looked, the special effects are excellent, much better than the likes Jurrasic Park. I watched all six of the episodes glued to the TV. If your into Dinosaurs Buy it, I did.
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Summary: AMAZING ON DVD FORMAT!
Review: WALKING WITH DINOSAURS is amazing,the best digital effect I've seen.The dinosaurs look very real and realistic.The DVD version is the best to own,"Everybody buy the WALKING WITH DINOSAURS on DVD."
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Summary: Tech Notes
Review: Just in case anyone wants to know the real facts about this DVD. For one, it's presented by the BBC in it's original widescreen anamorphic format. There seems to be some confusion regarding that. Secondly, the sound is presented in Dolby Surround, not 5.1 as reported by this web site. The sound issue, however is not as big as I thought it might be. The dialog is not a dominating force, as the DVD is mostly dinosaur sounds. Dolby surround suits the "documentary" just fine. The amazing picture quality is the main focus of this DVD.
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Summary: Very well done.....
Review: This video was amazing! I can't believe how realistic it all was. The use of computer animation/special effects was outstanding. If you are looking for adventure/action, this is not for you. It is more of a "nature" program. My 3 year old son was fascinated by the dinosaurs and sat through a good portion of it (that amazed me in itself!).
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Summary: That was Amazing!
Review: "Walking With Dionsaurs" looks like sicentist traveled back 65 million years and shot footage of the animals in there own habitat! The special effects are hot nad good. It gives a good look at Tyrannosaurus rex, Diplodocus, Allosaurus, Stegosaurus, and many more of our favorite dinosaurs.
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Summary: DOCUMENTARY MAKES DINOS-SOAR!
Review: Wow! What a tremendous video! This documentary has the scope and special effects more commonly found on big budget theatrical films. This six-part, you-are-there historical time travel film presents a number of suppositions on the life and times of many prehistoric animals - some well known, and others just as interesting but not as often mentioned in today's world. It presents key developments in the evolution of the dinosaurs. The narration of events as they unfold on screen is provided by the wonderful Shakespearean actor Kenneth Branagh, who's voice and delivery adds gravitas to the production. Whether the events presented could have actually occurred is a matter of some speculation among historians, but it doesn't detract from the sheer entertainment value and sense of wonder this video provides. Mother Nature's smorgasbord of early animal designs is truly impressive. And the kids will love it! As a bonus, the video is presented in letterbox, anamorphic format. It is truly a wonderful production. Hard to believe it was originally produced for television!
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