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 the Beauty of the Tigers world April 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Tiger- this is a fantastic film ,defenetly worth 5 stars, about a tigeress and her 3 trouble makking cubs, Its the first time the bbc managed to film the Tigers world in this detail. Its a story of good fortune the mother provides for her cubs untill she is forsed away by a new egresive male, then the cubs are on there own, wild dogs, spotted dear and langre monkeys also star in this special film.
 Nice storyline with beautiful filming June 1, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've watched this a couple of times with my son and we've enjoyed it every time.
It wasn't as educational as I originally expected. The emphasis is more on the storyline however the filming is a joy to watch.
It would have been nice to refer the viewer to a website address at the end of the film so that we can keep up to date with what happened next. I assume the tigers are still living in the sanctuary and I would have liked to know more about the sanctuary and the lives of the gamekeepers who work there.
An overlooked little gem. Tiger. December 28, 2006
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I came across this wonderful work when it was aired on BBC 4. It was listed as an hour long program & referred to as "A Wildlife Special", usually code for not very special at all by programme pushers.
Even with David Attenborough billed as the narrator (he does not present or appear except holding a tiger cub at the very beginning) I prepared myself to watch not expecting much at all, but instead was greeted with this masterpiece of a work.
The quality of the photography is utterly superb. If you've a decent TV or a Plasma/LCD you'll relish the extremely sumptuous glorification of colour throughout.
There are no wasted scenes or seconds of footage. Every image has direct & pressing relevance to the story being told which unfolds in a relaxing manner allowing the viewer to really 'feel' what is being portrayed.
The music score is masterful too. There is a fantastic long shot at the start of the piece which zooms in from miles away to a warden on an elephant walking through the forest timed absolutely perfectly as they emerge into a clearing against the natural greens and orange of the surroundings. Film making of a very high order indeed.
I was totally taken aback by the warmth and feeling of this portrayal - the story of which is adequately dealt with by other reviews here.
Sadly, at the start of the closing credits it states that one of the main photographers (Chip Houseman) died before seeing his own undoubtedly superb work on this programme.
Rent it or buy it. Either way it's a steal at the price. I have watched it many times now, and it just gets better.
David Attenborough is as always perfection itself in his role as narrator being able to properly convey the appropriate level of gravitas, emotion and tragedy for the events that take place here.
Deserves 8 stars December 11, 2005
19 out of 25 found this review helpful
The documentary is set in Kanha National Park in central India - a sanctuary that I have been to dozens of times. It is a place that all Tiger enthusiasts should see at least once in their lifetimes. The documentary is superb. I have recorded videos of Tigers in Kanha and can vouch for the difficulties one faces when filming in a thick deciduous forest that is almost impenetrable in places. In addition to the excellent footage, there is a good story which reaches a climax at the end. All in all, a great video and probably the best documentary on this fast vanishing species available on the market.
Wildlife Special - Leopard February 25, 2005
7 out of 22 found this review helpful
A wonderful DVD accounting the life of Leopards, one particular in a Zambian national park, and a more general view of how Leopards live in northern Namibia. The night time footage of Leopards hunting is simply brilliant, and the fact the Leopard has a cub just adds to the atmosphere. A great buy, if your a Leopard fan or not, ou won;t be dissappointed.
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