Planet Earth BBC Blu Ray

steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,538
edited January 2008 in Music & Movies
Excellent. If you love documentaries, this is a must-have collection. We watched disc 1 and 2 last night. Informative, interesting, and awesome images. Want show that HDTV off? Here ya go!

Can't wait to get home tonight and watch the other 2 discs.

Hint: It lists for $99, but can be bought new on Amazon for $66 for the 4 disc set.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited January 2008
    I agree, though I have this series on the Red Format. Excellent PQ/SQ and worth every coin spent.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited January 2008
    I watch it on HD Direct Tv, looks awesome and agree very awe inspiring stuff about our planet, I bet it looks that much better on 1080p. Well worth 66 bucks.

    RT1
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited January 2008
    only reason i haven't added this to my collection is because i'm unsure of the replay value. what do you all think?

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    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited January 2008
    BIZILL wrote: »
    only reason i haven't added this to my collection is because i'm unsure of the replay value. what do you all think?

    It's zero, save the cash and Netflix it.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2008
    I'd have to agree, probably not something you'd watch as often as a popular movie.
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited January 2008
    expensive demo material. at the right price i'll pull the trig. seen it available for $45 at certain times online.

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    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited January 2008
    While I'd agree you won't watch it over and over, it's still worth the money to have in the collection. I've watched the entire series in pieces a couple times now, and like having the discs around for when I'm in the mood for some great scenery.

    it's also good to have for when family and friends come over - I haven't met anyone yet who wasn't amazed...
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited January 2008
    sounds great. sometimes when i have company, i like to have something playing in the background. but nothing like a movie that totally draws them in. just something nice to look at and i think this would fit the bizill.

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    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited January 2008
    I picked up the standard version for $50 from Amazon. The non-HD version is pretty darn good. It is something that I will watch more than once...so it was definitely worth a buy.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited January 2008
    I own it, amazing stuff. I also just bought the BBC Galapagus Island doc. Just as amazing.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited January 2008
    I also own the Glapagos disc, and agree with Ron, also amazing. If you like Planet Earth, Glapagos is at least worth a rent, but I think they're cheap enough just to own. I have Planet Earth on HD DVD and Glapagos on Blu Ray.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited January 2008
    Good info I'll check the other one out as well. What type of scenery, documentary is it?
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited January 2008
    Wife has been negative about getting a large HD TV. Last week, she went to Fry's to purchase a BR and they had Planet Earth Playing on a $7,000, 65" LCD and it blew her away. Now, she wants a gargantuan sized TV. Thank you Fry's!

    Ordered through Amazon. ETA: Monday. Can't wait!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2008
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Good info I'll check the other one out as well. What type of scenery, documentary is it?

    Everything, anything. Animals, caves, trees, ocean, deserts, it goes on and on.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    Does this one have Sigourney "Warter" Weaver narrating?
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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited January 2008
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    Does this one have Sigourney "Warter" Weaver narrating?

    No, the BR version has the british guy.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    jdhdiggs wrote: »
    No, the BR version has the british guy.

    Excellent!
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited January 2008
    both narrorators are offered. from all that i read, get the british version and not sigourney.

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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited January 2008
    Huh, I didn't have a choice, just got the brit...
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,221
    edited January 2008
    Polkmaniac wrote: »
    While I'd agree you won't watch it over and over, it's still worth the money to have in the collection. I've watched the entire series in pieces a couple times now, and like having the discs around for when I'm in the mood for some great scenery.

    it's also good to have for when family and friends come over - I haven't met anyone yet who wasn't amazed...

    +1. Renting it made me realize that I'd rather have it around to watch at my convenience.
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited January 2008
    jdhdiggs wrote: »
    Huh, I didn't have a choice, just got the brit...

    http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=940553&highlight=planet+earth

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  • chillywilly
    chillywilly Posts: 167
    edited January 2008
    got it it's awsome my only complaint is the british guys voice puts me to sleep.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited January 2008
    chillywilly wrote: »
    got it it's awsome my only complaint is the british guys voice puts me to sleep.

    Happened to me a few times too..............
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited January 2008
    Got it in. Love it. Reminds me of watching nature video reel in 7th grade science class except the picture quality is much better. Yes, the british guy's voice is hypnotically drowsy. There are times the picture looks SD instead of HD and one scene looked like the camera was getting hit with 50mph winds and couldn't remain stable and some parts look a tad out of focus. But still, what a phenomenal video set. I haven't finished it yet.
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