David Attenborough returns with a new wildlife documentary that shows life in a variety of habitats.David Attenborough returns with a new wildlife documentary that shows life in a variety of habitats.David Attenborough returns with a new wildlife documentary that shows life in a variety of habitats.
- Won 2 Primetime Emmys
- 16 wins & 28 nominations total
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Summary
Reviewers say 'Planet Earth II' is a stunning documentary showcasing nature's beauty and complexity. The cinematography is lauded for its innovative techniques and intimate wildlife moments. Sir David Attenborough's narration is praised for clarity and emotional impact. The series raises environmental awareness and highlights human impact on wildlife. Some critics find repetitive elements and miss marine life, while others appreciate the storytelling and Hans Zimmer's music. Overall, it's celebrated for educational value and inspiring a deeper nature connection.
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One of the best documentaries I 've ever seen. Every episode is a new wonderful experience,getting to know the world that surrounds us. David Attenborough is the best narrator out there and this is his latest masterpiece. The crew has worked hard and managed to capture a large aspect of wild life whether it lives on a remote island in the arctic ocean or deep in one of the large human cities in India or United States of America. It shows that they put a lot of effort and time filming this under harsh conditions,but the close up captures of wild animals in their natural environment was worth the effort. Watched it already twice and will watch it again! This is something to watch again and again with your children, until the next Planet Earth arrives. Well done!
The opening image of Planet Earth II contained the promise of everything to come. It was spectacular, it was beautiful, it was magical.
A hot air balloon floated like a snowflake, two miles above
an Alpine.
The theme of the episode was "Islands", and we got off to a winningly cute start with a visit to idyllic Escudo, off Panama.
Its star attraction is a three-toed pygmy sloth spurred into slow motion action by the cry of a potential mate. But no doubt what most people will remember, and talk about today, were the baby iguanas running the gauntlet of swarms of racer snakes on the Galapagos island of Fernandina.
how beautiful our world and its living thing .....
and how beautiful and big the creator of this whole universe ....
I think people have to watch this types of films which is real one .
A hot air balloon floated like a snowflake, two miles above
an Alpine.
The theme of the episode was "Islands", and we got off to a winningly cute start with a visit to idyllic Escudo, off Panama.
Its star attraction is a three-toed pygmy sloth spurred into slow motion action by the cry of a potential mate. But no doubt what most people will remember, and talk about today, were the baby iguanas running the gauntlet of swarms of racer snakes on the Galapagos island of Fernandina.
how beautiful our world and its living thing .....
and how beautiful and big the creator of this whole universe ....
I think people have to watch this types of films which is real one .
What to say about Planet Earth II which has not already been said about so many other fantastic productions from BBC Nature?
I've no idea.
However: the production values are as always the very best in the business, the photography is likewise unmatched and it's all tied together with masterful insight and authority by David Attenborough, the man who through more than four decades has taught the planet more about the natural world than any ten others put together.
Simply superb.
The actual content? That you need to see for yourself.
I've no idea.
However: the production values are as always the very best in the business, the photography is likewise unmatched and it's all tied together with masterful insight and authority by David Attenborough, the man who through more than four decades has taught the planet more about the natural world than any ten others put together.
Simply superb.
The actual content? That you need to see for yourself.
As Planet Earth I was released about ten years ago, a visual improvement could have been expected due to the use of advanced technology, but man, did they up their game. The camera-work and the use of music were both truly superb, as well as the editing in which different sub- segments were all synced so well with the narrating of it by David Attenborough.
It was nothing like a nature documentary, it was way beyond that. The short and different segments, were movies on itself. It contained all the different genres, from experiencing the thrill in a Hollywood-like impossible action-escape scenario to having a comical and truly euphoric moment of realization about the true extent of what nature has to offer. And this was all brought so incredibly well.
If we had any more of such heavenly quality programs on TV, I would simply just glue my eyes to my TV and live out the rest of my life as a vegetable.
It was nothing like a nature documentary, it was way beyond that. The short and different segments, were movies on itself. It contained all the different genres, from experiencing the thrill in a Hollywood-like impossible action-escape scenario to having a comical and truly euphoric moment of realization about the true extent of what nature has to offer. And this was all brought so incredibly well.
If we had any more of such heavenly quality programs on TV, I would simply just glue my eyes to my TV and live out the rest of my life as a vegetable.
The professionalism of everyone involved in this glorious production is evident in every frame of what is seen and every second of what is heard. Most Hollywood blockbusters would struggle to compete with the cinematography on show here. Shot after shot seem almost impossible yet impossibly beautiful.
Few things fill a viewer with simple awe but the first episode about islands does it and then some.
The fact that it is all so enjoyable just adds to the experience. David Attenborough's narration is, as usual, superb.
Whatever the cost it was worth it. The BBC has another hit.
Few things fill a viewer with simple awe but the first episode about islands does it and then some.
The fact that it is all so enjoyable just adds to the experience. David Attenborough's narration is, as usual, superb.
Whatever the cost it was worth it. The BBC has another hit.
Did you know
- TriviaPlanet Earth 2 was shot in 40 different countries, with crew making 117 film trips, 2,089 total shooting days or over 5.7 years non-stop.
- ConnectionsEdited into Planet Earth II: A World of Wonder (2017)
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- 50m
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- 16 : 9
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