"Planet Earth" (2006) TV series

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

27 February 2006 (UK)

Genre:

Documentary

Plot Keywords:

Nature Earth

Awards:

Won 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 9 wins & 12 nominations

Cast

David Attenborough	...	Narrator / ... (11 episodes, 2006)
Sigourney Weaver	...	Narrator - US Version (11 episodes, 2006)

Runtime:

Germany:44 min | 60 min (11 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

German | English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Certification:

Australia:PG (some episodes) | Finland:K-3 (DVD) (2007) | Australia:G (some episodes)

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Trivia:

Sigourney Weaver provides the narration for the US version.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Knowing (2009)

A masterpiece of a documentary

The camera work is truly breathtaking. Such amazing wonders captured on film, areas of the planet unspoiled by human domination.

DIfferences in culture seem to play a big part in the reviews of this documentary; some choosing to review based on "Disney" like criteria. Criticisms for the apparent emphasis on the viscous and dark side of animals and nature.

I guess some people would prefer a nice talking lion and perhaps an Elton john song thrown in.

Cutting slack on the sarcasm and returning to the point; This is a must watch documentary for anybody with a sincere appreciation for life and the planet in which we live.

An achievement for all those involved in the making to be proud of.