The Colorado

This is truly a tale of 2 Cities: The best of times are looking at the images and film of the various canyons, etc., including some now lost to Lakes Powell and Mead. The worst of times - is the narration and soundtrack. Others have complained about the music (justifiable), but I found that minutes of silence between many images was worse! Worth it if you can put up with these things.

I was looking forward to watching this, but had to turn it off after 20 minutes. The issue isn't the great scenery or the historical narration, it is the 'what the music' that is so loud and horrifyingly obnoxious, it takes away from what could have been a great show to watch. If you are going to watch it, don't, wait for a version without the god awful music, this movie is NOT the place to showcase this "music". A real shame, would have liked to watch it.

The photography and the narration are first rate in this documentary on the history of the wonderful Colorado River. My primary issue is the soundtrack. During the narration, it's first rate as it accompanies the story and pictures. But, during the sequences with no narration, the music is so loud as to overwhelm the spectacular film.

This movie focuses on the human context of the Colorado. As with a lot of challenging films, the average Jimmy Fallon or Adam Sandler fan will lack the patience. Or empathy to watch. The camera work, music, and human stories are great.

With spectacular cinematography, evocative music and an elegant historical narrative, this film captures the unique beauty of the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon and the desert landscape of the southwestern US.

For anyone who has not had the opportunity to raft through the Grand Canyon, this film provides a great vicarious trip.

Along the journey, it pays tribute to the indigenous people's love and respect for water in the desert, in contrast to 20th century man's exploitative engineering to harness the resources of the natural world. The consequences are unexpected and sometimes dire.

Not just for environmental enthusiasts, this film is a must see in light of the current crisis in the Colorado River basin.