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Summary: Incredibly Moving
Review: I originally saw this IMAX movie in Hawaii, at the Polynesian Cultural Center 3 years ago...and bought the soundtrack, always hoping to get the DVD. Much to my amazement, the movie was included for my PC as one of the features for Windows XP. Anyway, the music, narration, and footage is breathtaking, I left the IMAX theatre feeling physically off-balance because of the motion of the seas and the ocean, and so moved by the magic of it all that I was teary-eyed the rest of the day. I ended up at Sunset Beach on Oahu's NOrth Shore that evening watching the sunset and had the beach to myself. It is one of those days that you will never forget in your lifetime, it is still so vivid, and watching this DVD brings every cell in me back to The Living Sea and the beaches of Hawaii. Absolutely moving and breathtaking...even when watching on the small screen vs. the IMAX screen. You will not be disappointed!
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Summary: Get 2, you might wear out your first copy..........
Review: I originally saw this movie at the IMAX in Denver. WOW !!! Probably the best combination of music and video I have ever experienced. If you appreciate Stings music, this is a must have. I rate this a 1000 goosebumps !!!! Let the moths out of your wallets and treat yourself today. (No, I don't work for Amazon.)
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Summary: The Living Sea
Review: I really enjoyed the music and scenery. I think it is wonderful. My small children enjoyed watching it as well. It is good for the whole family to watch together.
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Summary: The Living Sea
Review: I really enjoyed the music and scenery. I think it is wonderful. My small children enjoyed watching it as well. It is good for the whole family to watch together.
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Summary: Great...but room for improvement
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this film in the IMAX theater, but I was disappointed by the visible compression artifacts when viewing this on an HD-ready projection TV with a progressive-scan DVD player. When I saw the "Blue Planet" DVD, I had hoped all IMAX transfers would be as clean and beautiful, but this one wasn't as well done. The sound is wonderful, however, so if you don't have a larger screen TV but have a great surround system, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
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Summary: Best A/V Experience on DVD
Review: I've been watching DVD at home for three years and after watching this one immediately concluded that this was the best audio/visual experience I've had so far from any movie of any genre. In terms of content, sometimes I wish there was a little more science incorporated into this production, but a vital element in science is observation and this movie certainly allows the viewer to do just that. Overall the sound is big and rich, and the music tracks are a perfect match to this incredibly beautiful visual experience. If you are an IMAX fan and don't have this one yet, don't wait any longer.
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Summary: MIND-BLOWING
Review: 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. The DVD is in DTS/Dolby 5.1 and is in fullscreen
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Summary: Just like being there...but with a soundtrack
Review: If the ocean and all of its moods fascinate you, then watch this movie. It really is that simple. The music of artist such as Sting gains its greatest impact with visuals like these. Perhaps some of the scenes are not the most exciting and the science may be lacking but, IMAX was not envisioned to take the place of the Discovery Channel or a good book. The beauty of the IMAX format and those who choose to work with it is the awesome clarity and richness of picture it delivers. More than any other feature shot for this medium, The Living Sea delivers on both counts. Maybe this movie is just a well shot travel video with background music by a living music legend but, then again, without an unlimited travel budget and a personal friendship with Sting how could you ever see such a breath taking and consuming experience? Turn off the phone, set aside an hour, and go on a multi-continent diving experience that statisfies the eye, the ear, and the mind.
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Summary: The Living Sea
Review: If you like IMAX movies even more so, the ocean, the you would like this film. Not to mention Sting in the background just makes it well worth the while to own. The VHS is in High Definition Video so if you have a decent VCR (Sony)it almost looks as good as a DVD.
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Summary: A wonderful DVD
Review: IMAX does a beautiful job! If you scuba, you'll love watching this DVD!
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