Planet Ocean

Amazing cinematography. An eye opening film full of information on how intricate and balanced nature is. Millions of species have been coexisting in harmony for eons. Nature is full of checks and balances. As the film proves over and over nature does not tolerate excess.

It's a very rare film which receives a "10" from me on IMDb. "Planet Ocean" deserves it; this is a visually impressive, well-crafted, timely, and critical piece of film making.

This doco focuses on wide angle shots of huge ocean trawlers and cargo ships, to drive home to the viewer the industrial nature of modern seafood harvesting. After seeing this film, you will understand why our oceans are literally on the brink of collapse. The wealth of ocean riches -which we once assumed was inexhaustible- simply cannot handle modern, industrialized fishing.

The film tells us: "Every day, 4 million ships set out to attack the ocean." It's a mind boggling figure, and one which cannot be ignored.

This is not a joke. This is very real, and in all likelihood, the oceans will be fished out by the time your grandchildren come into this world. But it doesn't have to happen.

Everyone should see "Planet Ocean". It should be required viewing in public schools. We can either be the generation which destroyed the Natural World, or the one which saved it.

Josh Duhamel narrates this documentary about the world's oceans and its depletion. This is full of beautiful cinematography even with the human world. In the micro world and the macro world, this is shot with an expert visual eye. The factory fishing looks beautiful and ugly at the same time. There is one communal African fishing village that is awesome to behold. There is one isolated settlement on little atolls that is breath-taking. It slowly rolls out its environmental message but it's a relentless roll. If there is one drawback, it's light in the details of international politics. It's great to have the visuals of that ocean pool in Rio and fish farms in Scandinavia. International disputes are harder to visually depict. Overall, the message is sincere and the cinematography is absolutely beautiful.

I'm unsure as to how to review a documentary style 'movie'. what makes a documentary good? i am not sure. i will just review some of the aspects.

Scientific accuracy: i was very pleased with this. i think i found only a few rather debatable scientific statements.

pictures: the best thing about this movie. it was stunning. also the commentary was really well adjusted to the current scene.

commentary: sticking to the facts, not being preachy, just like i want it.

i think that's all of what i want from a documentary. it kept me concentrated and gave me something interesting to think about while letting me admire nature's beauty (but also letting me ponder over man's achievements seen from this angle). yes, i want more of it. nicely done.

Gorgeous. Absolutely stunning. Deep, contemplative look at the important issues facing the ocean. I loved this film.