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# Galapagos (BBC)

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Product Description Galapagos (BBC) (DVD)The inspiration for Darwin's theory of evolution, the Galapagos Islands are a living laboratory, a geological conveyor belt that has given birth to and seen the death of many species of plants and animals. As the western islands rise up from the sea offering a chance of life, the eastern islands sink back beneath the waves guaranteeing only death. Between the two are the middle islands; fertile, lush land in its prime that contains an incredible diversity of life. Nowhere else on the Earth are the twin processes of creation and extinction of species so starkly apparent... see it all unfold before your eyes in this stunning series filmed entirely in high definition from the BBC and the National Geographic Channel.]]> desertcart.com While its title may be superfluous, Galapagos: The Islands That Changed the World is a beautifully filmed journey into "the islands of the tortoise." Located due west of Ecuador, the Galapagos islands are full of gorgeous scenery and exotic wildlife. And this 150-minute documentary shows it all, thanks to stunning cinematography shot from all viewpoints--the air, sea and, of course, land. The collection is both soothing and exhilarating as it allows viewers to peek in on mating albatrosses (which are monogamous), penguins fishing, and surprisingly graceful giant tortoises swimming in the ocean. The filmmakers also manage to capture a ferocious volcanic eruption that is amazing in its clarity. The problem with many documentaries lies in the narration. A documentary filmmaker hits the jackpot when he is able to get someone like Sigourney Weaver, whose crisp narration fits in beautifully with the sweeping footage in Planet Earth. While Tilda Swanton lends a relaxing quality to Galapagos, her voice at times is a bit too lulling to hold the viewer's interest. The writing also borders on melodramatic, with talk of the simmering sea and such. With visuals as stunning as this, hyperbole is unnecessary. Charles Darwin has described the Galapagos as a world within itself, and it is said that the islands were one of his inspirations for his book The Origin of Species. While the film doesn't clearly explain why the Galapagos are unlike any other place on earth, it does showcase a destination that is unlike what most of us know. --Jae-Ha Kim

Review: Book your trip now...this documentary is the closest to a Galapagos Expedition - This DVD will transport you to the wonders of the Galapagos. The documentary provides viewers with in depth commentary and footage that will certainly bring the destination closer to you. Image quality and footage are superbly filmed, and Tilda Swinton's soothing voice & pitch set the right tone for an amazing destination. Wildlife footage has been captured in an unbelievable way; not only from a visually entertaining point of view, but also from a detailed point of view. Loved the scenes where giant tortoises are featured, marine iguanas feeding, blue-footed boobies displaying, albatrosses courting, and the only-tropical penguin on Earth fishing underwater. The volcanic eruption footage is also remarkable for its quality. For viewing purposes, the larger the screen the better. We went to the Galapagos in May 2006 for nine days and it was an unbelievable experience. We used Adventure Associates in the US, and also Ecuador's Metropolitan Touring. This dvd will remind us constantly of the powerful message the islands left upon us. We asked for "what is the best time to go", and we understand that tourism is managed year-round. We were advised that in the summer months, Easter, Xmas and New Year's, finding space can be challenging, but in months like April, May and early June, finding space is easier, and that wildlife is at its prime due to the transition months between one season and the other one. They were SO right! We saw so many incredible things both on land and underwater (weather was unbelievably perfect too!). We noticed larger vessels offered greater amenities, onboard options, and their level of Naturalists' environmental interpretation is excellent. We are making arrangements to go back again with friends in early June 2007, and will give them this dvd as a gift. Back to the dvd, the sound quality is perfect and the low price of $14.99 is very affordable. This is thus far the best comprehensive documentary we have seen about the Galapagos, and it will not be a disappointment. I have purchased other documentaries, and although they were good, this one remains our favorite. Another hard-to-find dvd is NG's "Galapagos, Land of Dragons", but was never released in dvd format, just vhs. You know what happens with vhs tapes after playing them twenty times. The dvd case has easy access to the dvd itself, and the different menus are easy to navigate through. The only con is that it brings just the audio program in English. It'd have been great to add Spanish and German. All science teachers and libraries should have it. You will not be disappointed with this dvd. Hope you can visit this extraordinary destination.
Review: Admirable and Exquisite - The cinematography and time-lapse photography are exquisite. The scientific narration is quite good and the scientists are not afraid to say from time to time that they do not know something. The music in the tradition of Planet Earth is usually lovely. The underwater photography in the third episode is some of the best I have ever seen with color, clarity and lighting worthy of any. Maybe the very best. Some problems. The estimable Ms. Swinton I believe to be an unfortunate choice of narrator. I like the idea of not anthropomorphizing nature (which is done to some degree anyway by the music), but I believe the narrator's voice should express compassion and awe for the animals and nature, which Ms. Swinton does not. She tries nobly, but her calling is elsewhere. The closeups of the birds and the beasts, the flowers unfurling, the long-necks of certain turtles, the fish feeding in the algae, the reptiles silhouetted by the sun, the whales and the penguins, and the flow of iconic images underscored by a narrative embracing geology, biology, history, and the writing and thoughts of Charles Darwin leaves indelible images. The producers know what they have, and this is one of the very best.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B000M2E354 |
| Actors  | Various |
| Best Sellers Rank | #107,786 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #3,820 in Special Interests (Movies & TV) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (191) |
| Director  | Various |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| MPAA rating  | NR (Not Rated) |
| Media Format  | NTSC |
| Number of discs  | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 7.5 x 5.25 x 0.5 inches; 3.2 ounces |
| Release date  | April 3, 2007 |
| Run time  | 2 hours and 30 minutes |
| Studio  | BBC Home Entertainment |

## Product Details

- **Contributor:** Various
- **Format:** NTSC
- **Genre:** Westerns
- **Language:** English
- **Runtime:** 2 hours and 30 minutes

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book your trip now...this documentary is the closest to a Galapagos Expedition
*by F***S on March 31, 2007*

This DVD will transport you to the wonders of the Galapagos. The documentary provides viewers with in depth commentary and footage that will certainly bring the destination closer to you. Image quality and footage are superbly filmed, and Tilda Swinton's soothing voice & pitch set the right tone for an amazing destination. Wildlife footage has been captured in an unbelievable way; not only from a visually entertaining point of view, but also from a detailed point of view. Loved the scenes where giant tortoises are featured, marine iguanas feeding, blue-footed boobies displaying, albatrosses courting, and the only-tropical penguin on Earth fishing underwater. The volcanic eruption footage is also remarkable for its quality. For viewing purposes, the larger the screen the better. We went to the Galapagos in May 2006 for nine days and it was an unbelievable experience. We used Adventure Associates in the US, and also Ecuador's Metropolitan Touring. This dvd will remind us constantly of the powerful message the islands left upon us. We asked for "what is the best time to go", and we understand that tourism is managed year-round. We were advised that in the summer months, Easter, Xmas and New Year's, finding space can be challenging, but in months like April, May and early June, finding space is easier, and that wildlife is at its prime due to the transition months between one season and the other one. They were SO right! We saw so many incredible things both on land and underwater (weather was unbelievably perfect too!). We noticed larger vessels offered greater amenities, onboard options, and their level of Naturalists' environmental interpretation is excellent. We are making arrangements to go back again with friends in early June 2007, and will give them this dvd as a gift. Back to the dvd, the sound quality is perfect and the low price of $14.99 is very affordable. This is thus far the best comprehensive documentary we have seen about the Galapagos, and it will not be a disappointment. I have purchased other documentaries, and although they were good, this one remains our favorite. Another hard-to-find dvd is NG's "Galapagos, Land of Dragons", but was never released in dvd format, just vhs. You know what happens with vhs tapes after playing them twenty times. The dvd case has easy access to the dvd itself, and the different menus are easy to navigate through. The only con is that it brings just the audio program in English. It'd have been great to add Spanish and German. All science teachers and libraries should have it. You will not be disappointed with this dvd. Hope you can visit this extraordinary destination.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Admirable and Exquisite
*by J***R on December 25, 2010*

The cinematography and time-lapse photography are exquisite. The scientific narration is quite good and the scientists are not afraid to say from time to time that they do not know something. The music in the tradition of Planet Earth is usually lovely. The underwater photography in the third episode is some of the best I have ever seen with color, clarity and lighting worthy of any. Maybe the very best. Some problems. The estimable Ms. Swinton I believe to be an unfortunate choice of narrator. I like the idea of not anthropomorphizing nature (which is done to some degree anyway by the music), but I believe the narrator's voice should express compassion and awe for the animals and nature, which Ms. Swinton does not. She tries nobly, but her calling is elsewhere. The closeups of the birds and the beasts, the flowers unfurling, the long-necks of certain turtles, the fish feeding in the algae, the reptiles silhouetted by the sun, the whales and the penguins, and the flow of iconic images underscored by a narrative embracing geology, biology, history, and the writing and thoughts of Charles Darwin leaves indelible images. The producers know what they have, and this is one of the very best.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ galapagos
*by S***N on February 21, 2011*

I first saw this series on TV and I just hope it will be on every night as I go through the National Geo wild channel, animal planet and HDTV channels and so on and if its on TV I watch it from start to finish, if its not I find myself disappointed so I thought about it and decided it was time to purchase it. The narration is great and as with the planet earth, life and blue planet DVD sets the views are like nothing you will see anywhere else not even if you were in the Galapagos yourself, because you are not gonna see a lizard, fish , frog etc. as close up as they show them to you in these documentaries! My 3 kids and I loves this one (Galapagos), planet earth, life, African rift valley, and wild pacific. So Thank You BBC, National Geo, discovery all the individuals involved in the making of these awesome documentaries.

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