Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie

Editorial Review:
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In the salad days of nuclear-weapons testing, the United States detonated 331 atomic, hydrogen, and thermonuclear bombs. Many of those explosions appear in Trinity and Beyond, which utilizes a lot of declassified footage, most of it in color. Standouts include the United States' South Pacific detonation of an atom bomb 90 feet below the water to study the effects on a fleet of ships. Surprise, surprise, they sink! If that wasn't enough, the navy also loaded the decks with sheep to study the effects of the blast on life forms. Surprise, surprise, they die! Glowing leg of lamb anyone? This film will alternately amuse and horrify you at the rampant irresponsibility of the Soviets and Americans in their quest for nuclear domination. The Russians have the honor of having detonated the largest nuclear bomb ever at a whopping 58 megatons. The Hiroshima bomb was barely a kiloton. Of course, after the U.S. and Russia ceased their activities, the Chinese decided to get in on the act. But that's a different story for a different documentary. --Kristian St. Clair
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If you have experienced any difficulty playing your Trinity and Beyond DVD on a DVD-Rom, please call Goldhil Home Media at 1-800-250-8760.

Average customer rating: More than bombs... Great Movie NOT SOMETHING TO WATCH WHILE ONE IS EATING - - - - Wow! intrguing & visually beautiful

Trinity & Beyond - The Atomic Bomb Movie Starring: William Shatner , Edward Teller , Frank H. Shelton , Randall William Cook , and Hubert H. Humphrey Director: Peter Kuran Manufacturer: Goldhil Home Media ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD General | Documentary | Genres | DVD | Video Monroe, Marilyn | ( M ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video Shatner, William | ( S ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video Used DVDs | Stores | DVD | Video | Action & Adventure | African American Cinema | Animation | Anime & Manga | Art House & International | Classics | Comedy | Cult Movies | Documentary | Drama | Educational | Fitness & Yoga | Gay & Lesbian | Horror | Kids & Family | Military & War | Music Video & Concerts | Musicals & Performing Arts | Mystery & Suspense | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Special Interests | Sports | Television | Westerns ( T ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video Similar Items: Atomic Journeys - Welcome to Ground Zero America's Atomic Bomb Tests - The Collection The Day After Trinity The Atomic Cafe Nukes in Space - Rainbow Bombs ASIN: B000GFRI72 Release Date: 2006-10-24

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Trinity & Beyond… The Atomic Bomb Movieis the top secret, strange and visually compelling history of the design, production and testing of Atomic Hydrogen bombs.

In this special 60th Anniversary Diamond Edition, renowned special effects filmmaker Peter Kuran (Star Wars, Star Trek II & V, Robocop) offers up amazing film footage chronicling the top secret, strange and visually compelling history of the design, production and testing of Atomic Hydrogen bombs by the United States. With the development and use of award-winning new film restoration systems, Kuran has perfectly preserved these haunting images for generations to come.

Narrated by William Shatner (Boston Legal, Star Trek), Trinity & Beyond features extremely rare film segments from top secret government archives and startling footage of nuclear bomb tests conducted by Great Britain and China, plus the largest atomic explosion ever created by Russia, and de-classified U.S. footage released to the public as recent as May, 2006. Whether being exploded under the ocean, suspended by a balloon, shot from a cannon or even detonated in space, these weapons are capable of devastating destruction - the quality of these images is as startling as are remarkable.

With new footage shot with hi-definition cameras, this award-winning production also features an amazing explosion segment that must be seen with 3D glasses to truly take in its full impact. Trinity & Beyond features an original score performed by the Moscow Symphony Orchestra and an interview with Dr. Edward Teller a developer of nuclear weapons and one of the most controversial figures of the 20th century.

Trinity & Beyond is an extraordinary production that provides an important understanding of events and the creations of technologies that have changed the world forever.

Special Features: - Atomic Bomb 3-D Bonus Section - Live-Action Bomb Explosion with Actual Sound Delay - Mind-Blowing Photo Slide Show - Reference Chart of All The Nuclear Detonations by the U.S. Including Yields

Customer Reviews:

More than bombs..........2007-02-23

This was a very interesting movie. It not only gives the historical development of atomic/thermonuclear weaponry, but presents it all within the context of the Arms Race and the Cold War. As I grew up nearing the end of the Cold War, this movie helped me gain some perspective on the cultural context of my youth. I had told my 25 year-old coworker about this movie and he said, "Cold War? What's that??" It's a very fascinating movie on many levels. There are two or three other movies in this series, but this is the place to start.

Grace and peace,
Jeffrey

Great Movie.......2006-09-04

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. I would reccomend it to anyone. I had only one complaint and that was about the footage of some of the bombs exploding. They would use music or shots of the earth's surface coming closer and it would tense up until the exact second the bomb exploded. It was kind of unexpected. A good example is the shot of the first thermo-nuclear bomb the U.S. detonated. I would have liked to see the explosion starting from before it actually exploded, kind of like a simulation of a live viewing. Instead they throw it right into your face unexpectedly. It seems like a trick they used to make the movie more exciting, but somehow it doesn't work. They also showed the names of the bomb exploding after it exploded. It would have been better had they showed the names before it blew up. It's like when you hear something explode and you barely turn around to see the explosion starting but you don't get a good chance to relax a bit and see where it is going to explode. Not all the shots were like this of course, but some of the good ones were. Of course the movie is about the history and about the amazing story of the bomb. With that note, it is a great movie, and everyone should watch it.

NOT SOMETHING TO WATCH WHILE ONE IS EATING - - - -.......2006-04-19

- - - - THINKING HOWEVER WOULD BE IDEAL DURING VIEWING!

IN A NUTSHELL: ATOMIC BOMB TESTING = PRACTICE MAKES BIGGER YIELDS!

A very direct and comprehensive look at the era of nuclear testing by the United States, including all its component parts.

WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT: THE HEART AND SOUL OF THE COLD WAR'S MUNITIONS

This rather sobering documentary is organized in linear form. It begins, literally start at the beginning - "The Manhattan Project" [Einstein's letter to Roosevelt in 1938] and proceeds toward the end of this era - The First Real Treaty Banning Atmospheric Testing - by the United States and Soviet Union - 1963.

THE IN-BETWEEN = ATOMIC TESTING ON A WHOLESALE BASIS: 1945-1963

The film concentrates on the in-between, where 331 atmospheric nuclear tests were conducted by the United States. We see an expose of the progression and objectives of the tests, which sadly do include the effects of the atomic blasts on living things; pigs, sheep, rats. Not good for youngsters, but needed to give perspective to what is entailed in atomic testing on a wholesale basis.

There are frequent interviews with scientists, soldiers and newsreels too. Much of what is shown has only recently become declassified, and it is very simply though articulatly presented.

CONCLUSIONS: THAT IS FOR ALL OF 'US' TO DECIDE!

The conclusions are literally for us to decide [for a welcomed change] and this video will mean different things to different people, which is as it should be.

ABOUT THE VIDEO: YES - I WISH I HAD THE DVD - IT HAS EXTRA FEATURES -

But - - - I don't have the DVD. The VHS however, is excellent, and perhaps something like this is better received and digested on a less-is-more basis. If that is your thinking, this video, which most public libraries seem to have will do quite nicely. If you are buying this, it seems that the DVD and the interesting features it has, including the 3D effects, would be interesting.

BOTTOM LINE: NOT ENTERTAINMENT AND NOT FOR CHILDREN

Shatner's restrained narration and the incredibly well organized presentation of classified material, interviews and newsreels is literally in a class by itself. There's alot here, so be prepared for a long viewing, even without the extra DVD features.

ALSO RECOMMENDED:

--* THE ATOMIC CAFE

Wow!.......2006-01-30

This is a MUST movie for those who like this kind of history. The movie covers it all and much more. From the beginning to the end, it really is the Atomic Bomb Movie!

intrguing & visually beautiful.......2005-12-06

Overall an excellent & informative film- visually stunning and well integrated, progressing through the history and politics of nuclear weapons. I thought from a scientific persepective, no one explained the phenomena seen- the various pressure waves, radiation aura, and condensation clouds and what causes them. Perhaps it would be less interesting to a non technical viever but after awhile, I found the stunning colors & clouds with symphonic music a little tiresome- perhaps some scientific explanation would be nice 'special feature' on the DVD. Overall though a worthwhile purchase.

Average customer rating: More than bombs... Great Movie NOT SOMETHING TO WATCH WHILE ONE IS EATING - - - - Wow! intrguing & visually beautiful

Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie Starring: William Shatner , Edward Teller , Frank H. Shelton , Randall William Cook , and Paul Tibbets Director: Peter Kuran Manufacturer: Goldhil Home Media ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD General | Documentary | Genres | DVD | Video General | Military & War | Documentary | Genres | DVD | Video General | Special Interests | Genres | DVD | Video Monroe, Marilyn | ( M ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video Shatner, William | ( S ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video Used DVDs | Stores | DVD | Video | Action & Adventure | African American Cinema | Animation | Anime & Manga | Art House & International | Classics | Comedy | Cult Movies | Documentary | Drama | Educational | Fitness & Yoga | Gay & Lesbian | Horror | Kids & Family | Military & War | Music Video & Concerts | Musicals & Performing Arts | Mystery & Suspense | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Special Interests | Sports | Television | Westerns DVDs Under $14.99 | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video ( T ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video Similar Items: Atomic Journeys - Welcome to Ground Zero America's Atomic Bomb Tests - The Collection The Day After Trinity The Atomic Cafe Nukes in Space - Rainbow Bombs ASIN: B00000IML5 Release Date: 2000-01-18

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In the salad days of nuclear-weapons testing, the United States detonated 331 atomic, hydrogen, and thermonuclear bombs. Many of those explosions appear in Trinity and Beyond, which utilizes a lot of declassified footage, most of it in color. Standouts include the United States' South Pacific detonation of an atom bomb 90 feet below the water to study the effects on a fleet of ships. Surprise, surprise, they sink! If that wasn't enough, the navy also loaded the decks with sheep to study the effects of the blast on life forms. Surprise, surprise, they die! Glowing leg of lamb anyone? This film will alternately amuse and horrify you at the rampant irresponsibility of the Soviets and Americans in their quest for nuclear domination. The Russians have the honor of having detonated the largest nuclear bomb ever at a whopping 58 megatons. The Hiroshima bomb was barely a kiloton. Of course, after the U.S. and Russia ceased their activities, the Chinese decided to get in on the act. But that's a different story for a different documentary. --Kristian St. Clair

Description

If you have experienced any difficulty playing your Trinity and Beyond DVD on a DVD-Rom, please call Goldhil Home Media at 1-800-250-8760.

Customer Reviews:

More than bombs..........2007-02-23

This was a very interesting movie. It not only gives the historical development of atomic/thermonuclear weaponry, but presents it all within the context of the Arms Race and the Cold War. As I grew up nearing the end of the Cold War, this movie helped me gain some perspective on the cultural context of my youth. I had told my 25 year-old coworker about this movie and he said, "Cold War? What's that??" It's a very fascinating movie on many levels. There are two or three other movies in this series, but this is the place to start.

Grace and peace,
Jeffrey

Great Movie.......2006-09-04

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. I would reccomend it to anyone. I had only one complaint and that was about the footage of some of the bombs exploding. They would use music or shots of the earth's surface coming closer and it would tense up until the exact second the bomb exploded. It was kind of unexpected. A good example is the shot of the first thermo-nuclear bomb the U.S. detonated. I would have liked to see the explosion starting from before it actually exploded, kind of like a simulation of a live viewing. Instead they throw it right into your face unexpectedly. It seems like a trick they used to make the movie more exciting, but somehow it doesn't work. They also showed the names of the bomb exploding after it exploded. It would have been better had they showed the names before it blew up. It's like when you hear something explode and you barely turn around to see the explosion starting but you don't get a good chance to relax a bit and see where it is going to explode. Not all the shots were like this of course, but some of the good ones were. Of course the movie is about the history and about the amazing story of the bomb. With that note, it is a great movie, and everyone should watch it.

NOT SOMETHING TO WATCH WHILE ONE IS EATING - - - -.......2006-04-19

- - - - THINKING HOWEVER WOULD BE IDEAL DURING VIEWING!

IN A NUTSHELL: ATOMIC BOMB TESTING = PRACTICE MAKES BIGGER YIELDS!

A very direct and comprehensive look at the era of nuclear testing by the United States, including all its component parts.

WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT: THE HEART AND SOUL OF THE COLD WAR'S MUNITIONS

This rather sobering documentary is organized in linear form. It begins, literally start at the beginning - "The Manhattan Project" [Einstein's letter to Roosevelt in 1938] and proceeds toward the end of this era - The First Real Treaty Banning Atmospheric Testing - by the United States and Soviet Union - 1963.

THE IN-BETWEEN = ATOMIC TESTING ON A WHOLESALE BASIS: 1945-1963

The film concentrates on the in-between, where 331 atmospheric nuclear tests were conducted by the United States. We see an expose of the progression and objectives of the tests, which sadly do include the effects of the atomic blasts on living things; pigs, sheep, rats. Not good for youngsters, but needed to give perspective to what is entailed in atomic testing on a wholesale basis.

There are frequent interviews with scientists, soldiers and newsreels too. Much of what is shown has only recently become declassified, and it is very simply though articulatly presented.

CONCLUSIONS: THAT IS FOR ALL OF 'US' TO DECIDE!

The conclusions are literally for us to decide [for a welcomed change] and this video will mean different things to different people, which is as it should be.

ABOUT THE VIDEO: YES - I WISH I HAD THE DVD - IT HAS EXTRA FEATURES -

But - - - I don't have the DVD. The VHS however, is excellent, and perhaps something like this is better received and digested on a less-is-more basis. If that is your thinking, this video, which most public libraries seem to have will do quite nicely. If you are buying this, it seems that the DVD and the interesting features it has, including the 3D effects, would be interesting.

BOTTOM LINE: NOT ENTERTAINMENT AND NOT FOR CHILDREN

Shatner's restrained narration and the incredibly well organized presentation of classified material, interviews and newsreels is literally in a class by itself. There's alot here, so be prepared for a long viewing, even without the extra DVD features.

ALSO RECOMMENDED:

--* THE ATOMIC CAFE

Wow!.......2006-01-30

This is a MUST movie for those who like this kind of history. The movie covers it all and much more. From the beginning to the end, it really is the Atomic Bomb Movie!

intrguing & visually beautiful.......2005-12-06

Overall an excellent & informative film- visually stunning and well integrated, progressing through the history and politics of nuclear weapons. I thought from a scientific persepective, no one explained the phenomena seen- the various pressure waves, radiation aura, and condensation clouds and what causes them. Perhaps it would be less interesting to a non technical viever but after awhile, I found the stunning colors & clouds with symphonic music a little tiresome- perhaps some scientific explanation would be nice 'special feature' on the DVD. Overall though a worthwhile purchase.

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