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| Planet Earth - The Complete BBC Series [HD DVD] | ![Planet Earth - The Complete BBC Series [HD DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51BnSYgZRAL._SL500_.jpg)
| Actor: David Attenborough
Studio: BBC Warner
Category: DVD
List Price: $99.98
Buy New: $39.99
You Save: $59.99 (60%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1775 reviews
Sales Rank: 239
Format: Box Set, Color, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Published)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: HD DVD
Running Time: 44 minutes
Number Of Items: 4
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7 x 5.4 x 0.8
MPN: HDE2939
UPC: 794051293923
EAN: 0794051293923
ASIN: B000MRAAJW
Release Date: April 24, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
 Blu-ray version vs standard DVD September 23, 2008
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
So many times on Amazon I look for a review of the PRODUCT, and end up getting a review of the movie/documentary/story etc. So I will attempt to review the PRODUCT (blu-ray vs standard) rather than Planet Earth itself.
I bought the standard DVD format after seeing a few episodes on Discovery, and before I managed to get my blu-ray setup. I was thoroughly engrossed, the visuals, the quality, the information, and the narration by David Attenborough on this standard DVD were superb. Absolutely no complaints on this format.
Got my blu-ray setup, and this was the first product on my list (I actually bought the entire BBC collection which included Galapagos, Wild China, Ganges). Quality was as I expected of blu-ray, really brought out the images as 1080p would.
Major flaw on the blu-ray version however - the last disc of the standard DVD is not included, exactly why, I have been unable to find a reason. This disc contained some valuable extras, including a great segment on the state of the planet right now, and some compelling examples and visuals of our human impact on many locations around the globe.
My feelings towards this product are consequently mixed. There is no arguing the superiority of blu-ray vs regular DVD. However, Planet Earth was so spectacularly done, that looking at the images on the standard DVD format are still fantastic.
If this blu-ray version had all the discs included, I would recommend it hands-down ahead of the regular. If you are willing to surcumb to the marketing strategies (or whatever was the reason) of BBC and pay for both versions (as I ended up doing), then you're set. However, if you are looking to buy just 1 version, I personally think that the extra disc, partnered with the already magnificent quality of the standard DVD, puts it ahead of the blu-ray package offered.
 MUST HAVE IF YOU HAVE BLU-RAY PLAYER September 21, 2008
This is the best thing I've seen on Blu-Ray. It's a MUST HAVE! By far the best documentary of nature I've seen, hands down!
one last look September 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
David Attenborough's narration is much better than Sigourney Weaver's, so make sure if you click the buy button for this much played on TV series that you get the rich, satisfying British voice. Can't top Sir David's style.
This gorgeous portrait of our planet Earth leaves all viewers in wonder and awe of our seemingly unique, one of a kind world. The vast topographies of continents and rich plurality of complex life forms are put on crisp display. It's a loving tribute and while your sitting in your home watching the images on your TV screen you might take a moment to appreciate that you were among the last humans to be alive to witness these phenomenon. Maybe it would be great to see them for yourself in the flesh. And it *might* occur to you to help save them, because the planet Earth on display here is not going to last. Stylish documentaries like this may very well serve as records for future generations of what once was -assuming humans survive the damage we've wrought.
Amazing Detail September 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just entered the HD world this week and knew Planet Earth needed to be my first Blu-ray DVD. I read all the complaints that this edition does not have the 110 minutes of addition behind the scenes footage, but since I have never seen it I'm not missing it. All I can say is that the first disc has been stunning. Just an amazing picture (52" 1080p LCD TV doesn't hurt) and I have been finding it very educational for both myself and my daughter. The aerial footage of a giant herd of caribou or wild dogs conducting a well-organized hunt, or the detailed close-ups showing every little hair blowing in the breeze, is simply amazing. Of course I am coming straight from standard definition TV, so part of my awe is probably due to experiencing high definition in the first place. I would highly recommend this series just based on watching the first disc. I have three more to go, and expect more of the same.
Great! September 15, 2008
DVD's came in perfect condition within the normal shipping time. I'd definitely recommend this product and seller!
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