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South Pacific

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2009–
  • TV-PG
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
2.6K
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South Pacific (2009)
Wild Pacific
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Nature DocumentaryDocumentary

A documentary series on life in and adapted to the conditions of the Southern part of the Pacific Ocean, a vast aquatic region with an unequaled number of islands. Both wildlife and human cu... Read allA documentary series on life in and adapted to the conditions of the Southern part of the Pacific Ocean, a vast aquatic region with an unequaled number of islands. Both wildlife and human cultures developed in a unique variety, largely determined by such natural conditions as hug... Read allA documentary series on life in and adapted to the conditions of the Southern part of the Pacific Ocean, a vast aquatic region with an unequaled number of islands. Both wildlife and human cultures developed in a unique variety, largely determined by such natural conditions as huge distances, sea depths, currents and winds.

  • Stars
    • Benedict Cumberbatch
    • Mike Rowe
    • Richard Wollocombe
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.7/10
    2.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Benedict Cumberbatch
      • Mike Rowe
      • Richard Wollocombe
    • 9User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Wild Pacific (Isolated Islands)
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    Wild Pacific (Soloman Islanders)
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    Wild Pacific (Soloman Islanders)
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    Wild Pacific (Grey Reef Sharks)
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    Wild Pacific (Grey Reef Sharks)
    Wild Pacific (Kingmon Reef)
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    Wild Pacific (Kingmon Reef)
    Wild Pacific (Hawaiian Islands)
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    Wild Pacific (Galapagos)
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    Benedict Cumberbatch
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    Mike Rowe
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    Richard Wollocombe
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    Mark Brownlow
    • Self
    • 2009
    Bali Strickland
    • Self
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    Rudolf Diesel
    • Self
    • 2009
    Huw Cordey
    • Self
    • 2009
    Dylan Longbottom
    • Self
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    John Aitchison
    • Self
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    Ellen Husain
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    Wade Fairley
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    Carolina Larrea Angermeyer
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    Doug Perrine
    • Self
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    Pete McCowen
    • Self
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    Joe Yaggi
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    • 2009
    James Mair
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    • 2009
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    10jprall-39255

    Amazing Soundtrack and Narration

    This program features above standard BBC Cinematography and is blessed with an incredible soundtrack/voiceover. Benedict Cumberbatch does an amazing job painting a picture for the viewer's ears while a stellar soundtrack interweaves the many moods shown throughout the documentary. I wish this was still on Netflix, one of my favorite mini series and a true gem.
    8Rindiana

    Lots of Water

    Another excellent BBC wildlife documentary featuring breathtaking high-definition photography and a detailed overview on diverse aspects related to earth's biggest ocean such as insular evolution and environmental activities.

    While the didactic approach of Attenborough's "Life"-series is still unsurpassed in its clarity and empathy, there's more than enough informative material gathered to fill six joyous hours.

    Be prepared to be stunned by the brilliant use of slow motion.

    A technical triumph in all departments!

    8 out of 10 killer waves
    3pruiett

    Unimaginative Yet Predictable Writing

    This series follows the same banal story lines as National Geographic documentaries: feature a zoom view of the mating ritual of some local animals then feature some pagan, sensual ritual by natives dressed in loin cloths and a zoom view of their genital sheaths, and don't forget to remind people that the earth is billions of years old and that man and animals all evolved from the same rock in a primordial mud puddle.

    I wish they had spent more time on the beauty of the South Pacific, its wildlife (minus the gratuitous mating scenes), and on more modern historical events (like notable castaways, World War II battles on the islands, etc.). Frankly watching some primitive, mud-encrusted, would-be savage get beaten with sticks and dance around a fire with plumes on his head is about as interesting and inspiring as watching paint dry. Then again, it makes me thankful that God allowed me to be born in the US, instead of in the jungle of Irian Jaya or on the banks of the Zambezi.

    I wanted to watch something serene, educational, and tasteful with my 9 year old daughter. This series does not fit that description.
    9TheLittleSongbird

    South Pacific wonder

    'South Pacific' is a hugely informative and exceptionally well-made series. Inevitable, though some may argue unfair, comparisons may be (have been in fact) made to the output of David Attenborough, to me 'South Pacific' is one of the better documentary series in recent years to not have Attenborough's name on it and stands wonderfully on its own, if just lacking the special magic of Attenborough's best work.

    There are so many great things here in 'South Pacific'. Its premise is dealt with exceptionally in every single episode, the environments, how they're lived in, how the humans adapt to the environments, there are some very interesting topics and important ones handled truly admirably. Also in a way that is illuminating but not preachy (which is a potential danger with anything environmental-themed and a danger often fallen into).

    Sure, there could have been a touch more clarity in parts, but there is very little to dislike here.

    When it comes to how it's written, 'South Pacific' does just as good a job entertaining and teaching, it's all very sincerely done and it never feels like a sermon. There are things here that are common sense and knowledge but one is taught a huge deal as well.

    Benedict Cumberbatch's narration delivery is similarly on the money, very sensitively delivered, engaging and sonorous.

    Visually, 'South Pacific' may lack the awe-inspiring, almost cinematic quality of the David Attenborough documentaries. With that being said, it is gorgeously shot, shot in a fluid, graceful and never static way, and is chock-full of strikingly memorable images. In every episode, the scenery and environments are like characters of their own, they're all incredible to look at and have a lot of atmosphere.

    Every episode is appropriately scored, never intrusive or too low-key, and the different stories are powerful in a harrowing and poignant way, not to mention very honest and visually striking.

    In summary, beautifully made, educational and emotional, basically a winner. 9/10 Bethany Cox
    8SnoopyStyle

    beautiful nature

    Benedict Cumberbatch narrates this six hour-long BBC nature series about the south pacific. The first episode jumps around from island to island. The predator caterpillars are incredible although the jumping around gets random. There is a structure from episode to episode but this show needs a simple map or better computer animations to explain the structure. For example, the Castaway episode could illustrated more clearly the migration routes and the vast distances through an animated map. In the Volcano episode, the life cycle of the volcano can be illustrated with simple animation. The sixth episode does have some disturbing fishing imagery which has a sad beauty in high def.

    Despite the jumping around and a need for clearer expositions, this series is simply beautiful. The creatures, the waters, and even the people are impossibly exotic and wonderfully amazing. The rolling waves and 'Over the Rainbow' closing credits fill me with a relaxed deserted-tropical-beach joy.

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      Benedict Cumberbatch had extreme difficulty pronouncing the word 'penguin' due to his English accent. He admitted to this during an interview on the Graham Norton show.
    • Connections
      Featured in Expeditionen ins Tierreich: Die Südsee - Das Abenteuer (2009)

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    • Release date
      • May 10, 2009 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Planet Earth: South Pacific
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Discovery UK
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