Post by Creodont on Mar 25, 2023 2:10:27 GMT 5
(W.I.P.)
Introduction & background:
“This is the closest you’ll get to seeing what lies thousands of feet below the ocean’s surface…
The great depths of the sea are the last unexplored landscapes on Earth. The creatures that live in this abyss are the least known of any on the planet and the awesome majesty of the world remains beyond our reach. However, with technological advances and breathtaking CGI, Ocean Odyssey has created the most accurate portrayal of the deep oceans that has ever been seen.”
Ocean Odyssey was released on May 24, 2006. It was narrated by Bernard Hill and produced by the same company that made the "Walking With..." series. It's not as well known as its predecessors, however (probably in part due to its much shorter runtime).
Plot summary: Following the life journey of an 80-year-old 45-ton bull sperm whale, we take in the spectacular sights at the bottom of the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. We are with his family as the whale fends off an attack from a pod of Orca and as he comes face to face with animals that were once thought to be mythical - mysterious 15-meter oarfish and the enormous Giant and Colossal squids of legend.
As the whales dive over 2 kilometers below the surface the landscape of the deep comes vividly to life - impossibly deep canyons, underwater volcanoes and the highest and longest mountain ranges on Earth. The whale takes us on a rollercoaster ride - from the towering ancient spires of the Lost City, to massive undersea canyons and huge fields of black smokers.
Through our journey we discover how, across those 80 years, these seas have changed beyond recognition. This changing world is more powerful, yet more sensitive to change than we ever imagined and has the power to give life to the whole planet - or take it away.
What I liked:
Music-
Animation- I thought the animals were beautifully animated. Not just the sperm whales but also the oarfish, giant and colossal squids, and orcas. And yes, the whale does get around to fighting all of them.
Story- One whale is killed by whalers and another is trapped in undersea cables. The documentary shows how even for these massive predators, there are still hazards, especially those caused by man. Trawling, for example, depletes their food source while an oil rig attracts schools of fish. A ship nearly collides with the bull at one point.
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What I didn't like: There is one minor inaccuracy where a sailfish is incorrectly identified as a marlin.
Closing remarks: Overall, I thought it was a great documentary for the 2000s. It's quite unique in that it's one of the few documentaries to animate extant animals.
Introduction & background:
“This is the closest you’ll get to seeing what lies thousands of feet below the ocean’s surface…
The great depths of the sea are the last unexplored landscapes on Earth. The creatures that live in this abyss are the least known of any on the planet and the awesome majesty of the world remains beyond our reach. However, with technological advances and breathtaking CGI, Ocean Odyssey has created the most accurate portrayal of the deep oceans that has ever been seen.”
Ocean Odyssey was released on May 24, 2006. It was narrated by Bernard Hill and produced by the same company that made the "Walking With..." series. It's not as well known as its predecessors, however (probably in part due to its much shorter runtime).
Plot summary: Following the life journey of an 80-year-old 45-ton bull sperm whale, we take in the spectacular sights at the bottom of the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. We are with his family as the whale fends off an attack from a pod of Orca and as he comes face to face with animals that were once thought to be mythical - mysterious 15-meter oarfish and the enormous Giant and Colossal squids of legend.
As the whales dive over 2 kilometers below the surface the landscape of the deep comes vividly to life - impossibly deep canyons, underwater volcanoes and the highest and longest mountain ranges on Earth. The whale takes us on a rollercoaster ride - from the towering ancient spires of the Lost City, to massive undersea canyons and huge fields of black smokers.
Through our journey we discover how, across those 80 years, these seas have changed beyond recognition. This changing world is more powerful, yet more sensitive to change than we ever imagined and has the power to give life to the whole planet - or take it away.
What I liked:
Music-
Animation- I thought the animals were beautifully animated. Not just the sperm whales but also the oarfish, giant and colossal squids, and orcas. And yes, the whale does get around to fighting all of them.
Story- One whale is killed by whalers and another is trapped in undersea cables. The documentary shows how even for these massive predators, there are still hazards, especially those caused by man. Trawling, for example, depletes their food source while an oil rig attracts schools of fish. A ship nearly collides with the bull at one point.
Information-
What I didn't like: There is one minor inaccuracy where a sailfish is incorrectly identified as a marlin.
Closing remarks: Overall, I thought it was a great documentary for the 2000s. It's quite unique in that it's one of the few documentaries to animate extant animals.
