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Planet Earth: Complete BBC Series [Blu-ray] | ![Planet Earth: Complete BBC Series [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510skVE8%2BuL._SL500_.jpg)
| Actor: David Attenborough
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Category: DVD
List Price: £49.99
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Rating:  40 reviews
Sales Rank: 227
Format: Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Exempt
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 0
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 5
Running Time: 550 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.5 x 1.3
EAN: 5051561000010
ASIN: B000SKNIWE
Release Date: November 12, 2007
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Not only is Planet Earth one of the most jaw-dropping, ambitious, nature documentaries the BBC has ever produced, it's now taken on another role: as a superb demonstration disc for the potential of HD DVD and Blu-ray. Spread over a good ten hours, the series charts life and nature in dozens upon dozens of differing locations around the earth. Diligently and warmly narrated by Sir David Attenborough, Planet Earth calmly goes close in on its subject matter when required, and then pulls out some stunning perspective shots that are simply breathtaking. It's hard to come up with the right superlatives to do the photography on the programme any kind of justice, and that it's married to such fascinating subject matter is all the better. And if you think the original broadcast of Planet Earth was something special, or you were gobsmacked by the picture quality on DVD, just wait until you see it in 1080p HD glory. Particularly some of the broader shots here are all but without parallel, and it's a real reward for those who have invested ahead of the crowd in high definition technology. Presented over five discs, and matching wonderful content to spot-on visual presentation, Planet Earth is now not just a landmark in nature documentary film making. It's also a chartermark of quality for just what HD DVD and Blu-ray can offer. A stunning release, in more than one sense. --Jon Foster
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| Customer Reviews: Read 35 more reviews...
 Awesome. Absolutely Awesome. November 13, 2008
G. P. Howell (Nottingham, England)
There's not much I can say that hasn't already been said but... this series shows some of the most eye-popping, jaw-dropping, mind-boggling images you're ever likely to see.
If you like nature programmes (in fact, even if you don't) it's impossible to imagine you won't be blown away by this documentary series...
1080i or 1080p argument resolved ? November 8, 2008
Tellboy (Manchester)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
It is outstanding.
I rented it but then bought the USA import version because of Amazon Reviews. This was a costly mistake and 1 disc less.
My Panasonic Blu Ray player info when playing picture reports this as 1080p. I have a full 1080p 37inch Panasonic TV.
The "extra" disc is 1080i so the packaging reports the whole as 1080i
Some people say the USA import is so much better. I think this is a case of " The Emporers New Clothes" fairy tale.
I have read all the arguments regarding buying the US import version and found this report on an AV forum which I believe to be correct.
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ALL versions of Planet Earth, on both HD DVD and Blu Ray, are 1080P. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHERE YOU BOUGHT IT OR WHAT IT SAYS ON THE BOX, THE MAIN PROGRAMMES ARE ALL IN 1080P, WITHOUT EXCEPTION.
The video files (as in actual size in MB) are exactly the same size on both versions (US/UK); just try both versions in your player, you will not see a difference.
The UK version mentions 1080i on the box because the 'extra' programmes are in 1080i, but this is at 30fps so the motion looks much better than the main programmes anyway. The 1080i on the box is merely the BBC trying to cover themselves against accusations of false advertising.
Whats worse than people on forums talking nonsense is that if you look at Amazon or Play..com there are people posting 'reviews' which are saying it is 1080i and that they are disgusted with the BBC etc and telling people to buy the US version. There people should ask themselves WHY the BBC would release a lower quality product in the UK - this would cost MORE money, and they would gain nothing in return. The answer is THEY HAVEN'T. It's all 1080p. Use yer loaf!
So please lets stop this nonsense, any lack of image quality in Planet Earth is due to the original recording technology used (24p film / early HD cameras) and not the release format.
If you want the best demo 'nature' disc then just get BBC's Galapagos, it's not as interesting but you'll have no complaints about PQ. (and YES it's 1080p, AND 30fps.
Worth every penny! November 6, 2008
D. Brown (UK)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have watched this on dvd and it was amazing. Cant imagine how it must be on HD or blu-ray but will be sure to get it when I upgrade my system.
The quality and information is fantastic and well worth watching. My teenagers have also sat through a majority of the series and have been fascinated too! Very educating at the same time as interesting!
Breathtaking October 1, 2008
Mr. T. Savin
I wholly agree with the review entitled "Jaw-Dropping". The photography in this series is just staggeringly beautiful, intensely moving. The narration is perfectly paced, restrained, witty, thought-provoking. The variety of coverage is amazing and the experience as a viewer is to be carried along entirely, from being distressed at the fate of the creatures, to awe-struck by their beauty, to fascinated by their individuation and adaptation to their environment.
Forget the quibbles - the picture is awesome and the sound is wonderful. This is a Blu-ray must-buy.
Planet Earth (Buy it) September 1, 2008
Garry Williams (London (Enfield))
Don't rent this title, splash the 40 and buy it. It's almost 10 hours of beautifully (patiently) short footage of poor critters that the human race will probably have wiped out in the next decade. I've only seen 3 episodes so far, but the baby bear and the birds that glide over the mountain are awesome, nature and the natural world at its very best.
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