Travel back 66 million years to when majestic dinosaurs and extraordinary creatures roamed the lands, seas, and skies.Travel back 66 million years to when majestic dinosaurs and extraordinary creatures roamed the lands, seas, and skies.Travel back 66 million years to when majestic dinosaurs and extraordinary creatures roamed the lands, seas, and skies.
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 2 wins & 19 nominations total
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I am basing this little review off the first episode alone; it looks amazing. All of the animals behave in believable ways, and it's cool to see many creatures that we never have before. Although not explicitly spelled out for any slow audience members, it's clear alot of research and (very well educated) guesswork went into the series. There is a section to explain the science of some of the claims presented in the show, for anyone who has a hard time believing what their seeing as well. 9/10 CGI is choppy every once in a while when ocean creatures breach the water surface.
I have ALWAYS LOVED Dinosaurs, ever since I can remember, and at 65 that's a Pretty long while! And THIS, WOW, THIS, is one of the most AMAZING Things I have EVER seen!
Hell, I'll take THIS over ANY of the "Jurassic Park" movies ANY DAY! The CG is FLAWLESS! And of Course they could not have picked. Finer Narrator than " David Attenborough" (spelling? ) he was absolutely PERFECT for this!
This is a GEM for the entire family to enjoy! You will NEVER find a better Documentary on Dinosaurs ANYWHERE!
I wouldn't be surprised at all if they made this documentary mandatory watching in elementary schools in junior high's and even high school for students interested in prehistoric animals! If you have children this is a MUST SEE for them! My Gtandson is only 2 and he's GLUED to it!
You won't be sorry! .... WATCH!
Hell, I'll take THIS over ANY of the "Jurassic Park" movies ANY DAY! The CG is FLAWLESS! And of Course they could not have picked. Finer Narrator than " David Attenborough" (spelling? ) he was absolutely PERFECT for this!
This is a GEM for the entire family to enjoy! You will NEVER find a better Documentary on Dinosaurs ANYWHERE!
I wouldn't be surprised at all if they made this documentary mandatory watching in elementary schools in junior high's and even high school for students interested in prehistoric animals! If you have children this is a MUST SEE for them! My Gtandson is only 2 and he's GLUED to it!
You won't be sorry! .... WATCH!
There is a LOT to say about Prehistoric Planet, a dream come true for avid enthusiasts of prehistoric life such as myself, with a beautifully bombastic score, absolutely incredible special effects, and of course, narration from Sir David Attenborough himself, what is there not to love?
This is one of the very few pieces of media where I was absolutely wowed, the cgi is absolutely masterful as I was sometimes left wondering what is actually real or not. This series truly shows that close scientific backing and communication does indeed pay off as you can truly believe that you are in fact watching real animals, moreso when they are put in very unique situations that modern animals experience but haven't really been done with prehistoric animals before such as the Velociraptors hunting pterosaurs on the cliff, which evokes the iconic Snow Leopard hunt from Planet Earth, and the Triceratops herd venturing into caves to lick minerals much like Elephants do today. I much appreciate this series showcasing and even giving the spotlight to relatively unkown and obscure organisms.
Now here are the negatives. Some animals and locales are not named or elaborated upon, which may make context for some of the sequences confusing to viewers who aren't well-versed with Cretaceous lore. Some sequences feel a bit rushed and shoe-horned in which I think is especially prevelant in the Freshwater episode. The worlds also sometimes feel empty, as there is a noticeable lack of ambient creatures in some sequences. Finally a little nitpick of mine was not showing what otherwise would have been fantastic sequences such as the T.rex bringing down a Triceratops.
Overall, I'm confident in saying that Prehistoric Planet is one of the most impressive and groundbreaking pieces of dinosaur media ever, and I hope this series helps to spark new interest in creating fresh portrayls of the magnificent animals that came before us.
This is one of the very few pieces of media where I was absolutely wowed, the cgi is absolutely masterful as I was sometimes left wondering what is actually real or not. This series truly shows that close scientific backing and communication does indeed pay off as you can truly believe that you are in fact watching real animals, moreso when they are put in very unique situations that modern animals experience but haven't really been done with prehistoric animals before such as the Velociraptors hunting pterosaurs on the cliff, which evokes the iconic Snow Leopard hunt from Planet Earth, and the Triceratops herd venturing into caves to lick minerals much like Elephants do today. I much appreciate this series showcasing and even giving the spotlight to relatively unkown and obscure organisms.
Now here are the negatives. Some animals and locales are not named or elaborated upon, which may make context for some of the sequences confusing to viewers who aren't well-versed with Cretaceous lore. Some sequences feel a bit rushed and shoe-horned in which I think is especially prevelant in the Freshwater episode. The worlds also sometimes feel empty, as there is a noticeable lack of ambient creatures in some sequences. Finally a little nitpick of mine was not showing what otherwise would have been fantastic sequences such as the T.rex bringing down a Triceratops.
Overall, I'm confident in saying that Prehistoric Planet is one of the most impressive and groundbreaking pieces of dinosaur media ever, and I hope this series helps to spark new interest in creating fresh portrayls of the magnificent animals that came before us.
If you're reading this, consider this review a 10/10 and don't even bother reading the rest! Go watch this now! :)
Every element of this show is perfect. Sir David Attenborough is a wizard at narration. The cinematography is mind-blowing. The CGI effects are so seamless, I couldn't believe it. The score is brilliant, beautiful, moving.
One of the greatest documentaries of all time has begun.
Every element of this show is perfect. Sir David Attenborough is a wizard at narration. The cinematography is mind-blowing. The CGI effects are so seamless, I couldn't believe it. The score is brilliant, beautiful, moving.
One of the greatest documentaries of all time has begun.
I am a forever fan of dinosaurs and actually paid for a majority of my college degree by doing paleoart for the geology department at my university. As a Paleoartist, I can truthfully say that this is one of the most beautiful and awe inspiring shows I have seen in a while. Everything from the movements to the colorations, to the perfect placement of filaments on the dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals is incredible !! I am blown away by the attention to detail.
Now for a little critique. Part of a Paleoartist job is to make educated guesses about what prehistoric life may have looked like. So, I understand firsthand what it means to get a little creative and loose with some of the interpretation of the fossil evidence. That being said I do feel that some of the interpretations seem to take creative license a little too far.
With paleoart, you do the best you can with the info you have .. then 10 years later they uncover more data and prove your art needs updating. I mean, look at the appearance of a spinosaurus even from 2005- now. So I guess In conclusion, I love love love this show. Is it 100% correct ?? Probably not, but it's beautiful to behold. This is a Paleoartist's dream come true.
Now for a little critique. Part of a Paleoartist job is to make educated guesses about what prehistoric life may have looked like. So, I understand firsthand what it means to get a little creative and loose with some of the interpretation of the fossil evidence. That being said I do feel that some of the interpretations seem to take creative license a little too far.
With paleoart, you do the best you can with the info you have .. then 10 years later they uncover more data and prove your art needs updating. I mean, look at the appearance of a spinosaurus even from 2005- now. So I guess In conclusion, I love love love this show. Is it 100% correct ?? Probably not, but it's beautiful to behold. This is a Paleoartist's dream come true.
Did you know
- TriviaPaleontology aficionados have viewed the series as a spiritual successor to Sur la terre des dinosaures (1999). Ironically, David Attenborough refused to do the narration on Sur la terre des dinosaures (1999) because he was unwilling to support a fictitious wildlife documentary at the time. Attenborough has since changed his view leading to his work here.
- GoofsThroughout the series, dromaeosaur dinosaurs (aka "raptors") are depicted with their long wing feathers lining the entire length of their arms, but most fossilized feather impressions show these feathers would have only extended to their elbows and not their upper arms.
- ConnectionsReferenced in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Nominees of the Big 50th (2023)
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