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As co-directed by Mark Linfield and Alastair Fothergill, the nature documentary Earth represents an edited-down version of the 12-hour small-screen miniseries Planet Earth, reslated for cinematic rele... read more read more...ase. The program provides a sweeping 99-minute tour of our home planet's biosphere -- spanning every level of gaze, from the epic (crystal-clear shots of the Earth hovering in space) to the hyper-specific (a mother polar bear and her cubs waking from a lengthy period of hibernation). The film almost exclusively emphasizes the behavior of the animal populations that inhabit the Earth, yet carefully omits shots that depict the more gory predatory behavior of species, rendering it family-friendly. It also employs a chronological approach -- beginning in January in the Arctic wilderness, and moving progressively through the four seasons and 12 months comprising a single year, until it hits late December -- contrasting various geographic regions of the Earth as shot in various seasons. Above all else, a cautionary message underscores this footage; as in An Inconvenient Truth, the filmmakers continually remind their audience that despite the grandiloquence present onscreen, all may be lost if humankind is not careful. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

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G, 1 hr. 39 min.

Directed by: Alastair Fothergill, Mark Linfield

Release Date: April 22, 2009

Keywords: nature, documentary

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  • skeletonking101
    January 20, 2011
    skeletonking101
    im a huge fan of nature films and this movie is no exception it takes the visuals to its advantage and its fantastic to look at
  • thefog1331
    October 11, 2009
    thefog1331
    In it's defense the TV series this was culled from is entertaining and informative but cut down into 90 mintues makes for a vague, confusing documentary.
  • jennifxu
    July 2, 2009
    jennifxu
    Undeniably beautiful and soothing but a bit too preachy and pretentious to really leave a huge impact.
  • ironclad1609
    June 7, 2009
    ironclad1609
    This documentary was shot over four years in countless locations and combines the best nature and animal photography you have ever seen to a very powerful film. Not only is it sweet and funny, but also breathtakingly beautiful, cruel and true, just like nature. Some of the scenes... read more, like the paradise birds or the wading monkeys, are so jaw-droppingly new and amazing that you can't help but rub your eyes. The very fitting and lovely soundtrack plays a big part in creating a unique atmosphere, as well. The commentary states interesting facts every once in a while, but never annoys with too much information or by stating the obvious. While the final message of showing more care for the environment and nature is not presented very subtly it is still a valid one to make. Considering the beautiful images of landscapes and animals you followed for 90 minutes at that point, it would take a fool not to agree. As far as nature documentaries go, this is by far the most impressive film I have ever seen.
  • FireStormStudios
    May 21, 2009
    FireStormStudios
    I am assuming that is a summary of the BBC series Planet Earth made for theatres, so I am rating this based on the 15 hour, British version I saw on DVD.

    I was blown away by the photography and patience it took to make this movie. It is one of the best documentaries, let alon... read moree nature documentaries, I have ever seen. I think everyone should see this film, or at least parts of it.
  • mrbungle7821
    May 7, 2009
    mrbungle7821
    [font=Arial][color=DarkRed]The kind folks at the newly established Disney Nature division want to make sure those who missed out on the stunning 2006 Discovery Channel/BBC miniseries [i][b]Planet Earth[/b][/i] get another chance. [b][i]Earth[/i][/b] is a re-edited, recycled versi... read moreon of the globe-trotting miniseries, cutting down 8 hours to a bladder-friendly 95 minutes. Disney has given the film a family-friendly narrative, following the exploits of three families; a mamma polar bear and her cubs, a whale and offspring, and an elephant and its little thundering toddlers (note to parents: the film doesn't shy away from death but you won't watch any onscreen kills). The footage is jaw-dropping and to witness it on the big screen is a must-see. The mini-series, and by extension the new movie, is a powerful advertisement for conservation without having to get on-message or preachy. The gorgeous images speak volumes. The filmmakers spent over 5 years compiling mass amounts of footage, and some cameramen sat in isolated and harsh conditions for a year in order to snap rare moments on film. While the film cannot rival the mini-series, it's still a highly watchable experience with eye-popping visuals and, really, little else. It serves as a tasty appetizer for the larger main course, the immersive and riveting [b][b][i]Planet Earth[/i][/b][/b] mini-series. But hey, there is something God-like about listening to James Earl Jones detail the particulars of life on this spinning blue orb. [b][i]Earth[/i][/b] is mostly spectacle but ho boy, is it first-rate spectacle.

    Nate's Grade: A-[/color][/font]
  • moonrivers
    April 27, 2009
    moonrivers
    with a voiceover by a friendlier darth vader (james earl jones) and lotsa big screen flyover shots of big friggen country and, but of course, lotsa cute animals being cute out in the big country, well, you're simply proud to be a part of the plan. i was.
  • skactopus
    April 26, 2009
    skactopus
    Sure, Disneynature's Earth is a documentary, and yes there is no acting. Believe it or not, there is a place for realism, and documentaries are it.

    There is more to this story than just the following of the 3 families (polar bears, elephants, and the humpback whales). O

    ... read moref course, more time is spent with these 3, with the polar bears taking the bulk of it. I guess this is because global warming is having the greatest influence on this species.

    The settings vary to multiple portions of the world and this allows the viewer to see places and species that he/she never imagined. Thus, this becomes quite an interesting watch. This documentary never gets boring.

    The camerawork is superb. EVERY single shot is planned out and props goes out to the crew because this film must have taken an extreme amount of time and effort to shoot. Slow motion, as well as sped up shots, are also very effective at the times they are used. This movie is truly a visual treat.

    James Earl Jones lends his voice for the narration and who could be better? This is what he does best, so there is no reason to fix what isn't broken. The narration is also descriptive enough and very easy to comprehend.

    Earth is a serious movie with a serious message and it is seriously a film to consider watching.
  • kenstachnik
    September 22, 2008
    kenstachnik
    Best documentary in years
  • ajaymuthecooldevils
    August 4, 2008
    ajaymuthecooldevils
    A beautiful portrait of our planet on this great documentary movie... But the truth is that this movie was so boring... Patrick Stewart didn't make a good narration, he just feels like tells a bedtime story to me... I slept three times while watching it, so I must watch it again ... read morefrom the last time I left... This documentary reminds us about the crisis that our planet now suffer... But at least, they should come with a better story because I can't stand watching this movie because it was so boring...

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Critic Reviews

Graham Keeley
December 17, 2009
Graham Keeley, Hollywood Reporter

Solid docu about global-warming informs rather than preaches.

Peter Rainer
April 24, 2009
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

For most of the way this is an eye-popping, not blood-curdling, experience. Full Review

Stephen Whitty
April 24, 2009
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger

For a round-the-world trip, it feels a bit like a budget bus tour. Full Review

Andrea Gronvall
April 24, 2009
Andrea Gronvall, Chicago Reader

[The directors] know how to craft a sequence (lions and elephants uneasily drinking at the same water hole), have an eye for the telling shot (baboons mincing across a flood plain), and mercifully avo... Full Review

Stephen Cole
April 24, 2009
Stephen Cole, Globe and Mail

As a spectacle Disney's Earth is right out of this world. Full Review

Justin Berton
April 24, 2009
Justin Berton, San Francisco Chronicle

For adults, Earth misses the mark of riveting storytelling. Earth crams in the dramatic adventures of several species (including penguins) -- with the result that it comes up short on telling one real... Full Review

Cary Darling
April 24, 2009
Cary Darling, Dallas Morning News

Directors Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield mostly avoid speaking directly of social issues. Instead, they let the visuals and the animals' plights underscore the importance of maintaining a healt... Full Review

Peter Howell
April 24, 2009
Peter Howell, Toronto Star

Think of Earth as being akin to a greatest-hits collection of a beloved rock band. The context is gone, but the reason for the renown remains. Full Review

Kenneth Turan
April 23, 2009
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times

What it does well is so remarkable that by the time the credits roll you likely won't want it to end. Full Review

Joe Neumaier
April 23, 2009
Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News

As a virtual tour of what Earth Day is about, kids ought to be entranced. If it helps them get greener, even better. Full Review

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