Dolphins (Large Format)

Starring:Pierce Brosnan, Bernd Wursig, Alejandro Acevedo-GutiÃ©rrez, Dr. Louis Herman, Dean Bernal, Kathleen Dudzinski
Director: Greg MacGillivray
Studio: Image Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Believe it or not, an IMAX film can make the transition to video perfectly well. It might not be three stories tall, but Dolphins is still a lovely, larger-than-life exploration of these strangely intelligent creatures. Visit the Bahamas, Argentina, and beyond to see different varieties (like the graceful duskies) play and hunt. Pierce Brosnan's narration and Sting's music fill the water with sound and add counterpoint to the dolphin's shrill cries; the film is an overwhelming experience even in the living room. Two short features follow the main attraction: see behind-the-scenes footage of the making of Dolphins as the enormous IMAX camera follows the sleek, gorgeous beasts, and learn some hard facts about marine science including how dolphins fit into their complex environment and why their numbers are at risk. Few nature films bear repeat viewing as well as this one--new details leap out at the audience each time. --Rob Lightner
Description
Plunge into the realm of wild dolphins in this great adventure film by MacGillivray Freeman Films, producers of the large format films Beavers and The Living Sea. In Dolphins, you'll experience the warm, white sandbanks of the Bahamas where the inquisitive dolphins live and play. Find out how we are unraveling the mysteries of dolphin communication. Here, you'll also meet a bottlenose dolphin named JoJo who explores the colorful reefs with his human friend Dean. Then travel to the wind-swept waters of Argentina where duskies , the most acrobatic of all dolphins, work together in a beautifully choreographed hunt for food. You'll even discover why these dolphins leap! Brimming with details about the complex lives of these fascinating animals, this ocean adventure film takes you into the very heart of the world of Dolphins.

Narrated by Pierce Brosnan. Featuring songs and music by Sting. Includes bonus featurette: "The Making of Dolphins."

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Believe it or not, an IMAX film can make the transition to video perfectly well. It might not be three stories tall, but Dolphins is still a lovely, larger-than-life exploration of these strangely intelligent creatures. Visit the Bahamas, Argentina, and beyond to see different varieties (like the graceful duskies) play and hunt. Pierce Brosnan's narration and Sting's music fill the water with sound and add counterpoint to the dolphin's shrill cries; the film is an overwhelming experience even in the living room. Two short features follow the main attraction: see behind-the-scenes footage of the making of Dolphins as the enormous IMAX camera follows the sleek, gorgeous beasts, and learn some hard facts about marine science including how dolphins fit into their complex environment and why their numbers are at risk. Few nature films bear repeat viewing as well as this one--new details leap out at the audience each time. --Rob Lightner

Description

Plunge into the realm of wild dolphins in this great adventure film MacGillivray Freeman Films, producers of the large-format films "Beavers" and "The Living Sea." In "Dolphins," you'll experience the warm, white sand banks of the Bahamas where the inquisitive dolphins live and play. Find out how we are unraveling the mysteries of dolphin communication. Here, you'll also meet a bottlenose dolphin named JoJo who explores the colorful reefs with his human friend Dean. Brimming with details about the complex lives of these fascinating animals, this ocean adventure film takes you into the very heart of the world of Dolphins. Narrated by Pierce Brosnan, music by Sting. Ever wonder "how did they do that?" "The Making of Dolphins,'" shot on High-Definition Video, takes you behind the scenes. Disc 2 includes the complete feature in Microsoft Windows Media High Definition, playable on your PC.

Customer Reviews:

Dolphins.......2007-02-19

A very well done and most interesting film on a very intelligent animal, the DOLPHIN. It is perfect. I'm buying copies to give to my friends.

This Movie Changed My Life.......2007-01-04

Yes, I am being a bit dramatic but honestly, this movie changed my life! I remember first seeing it in the Imax theater and being completely blown away by it. I have always been fond of dolphins but this movie made me fall absolutely in love with them and I have been donating to The Dolphin Communication Project (one of the movie's main focus) ever since!

The movie contains extensive knowledge about dolphins and offers insights into the world of dolphins that many books or documentaries have yet to touch upon. As mentioned earlier, the Dolphin Communication Project is a project that explores how dolphins communicate - they analyze the types of sounds that dolphins make, but also insightfully analyze their physical communication, kind of like a dolphin sign language.

I saw this movie with the camp I was a counselor for and every kid in the theater was mesmerized by this movie. The information is insightful enough for adults, but also given in a way that let's kids understand it as well. VERY KID FRIENDLY!!!

The last thing that drew me into this movie was the soundtrack that is done by Sting. I am a huge fan of Sting and I loved all his pieces that played throughout the movie. It is soulful and soothing and it is a perfect accessory to this movie.

I guarantee that you will walk away from this movie with a new found love for dolphins. Ever since watching it, I have been dreaming of swimming with dolphins and some day I hope that dream can come true!

Great demonstration.......2006-03-07

How can an IMAX presentation in HDTV + 5.1 sound be ? Just great.

And when its about sea, sun, dolphins, narrated by the warm voice of P.B. and sung by Sting, its more than this.

Either to entertain children or stun friends, this one is just perfect, like all the Mc Gillivray Freeman series...

Great DVD, but KEEP IN MIND.......2006-02-22

Tihs DVD truly has incredible camerawork, and fully illustrates the intelligence and beauty of dolphins, but some things people don't realize about dolphins kept in captivity need to be told. PLEASE take the time to read this.

Many dolphins you see in aquariums and swim-with programs and circuses around the world often come from brutal drive hunts, during which dolphins are rounded up into very tight nets concealing them, and are dragged ashore making it easier to violently wrestle them into slings. These dolphins captured, while they may be smiling in appearance (which is the way their faces were genetically designed), are ripped away from their beloved podmates and torn from their environment. How would you like to be a dolphin who once lived in a vast sea of blue and then suddenly be taken into a shallow pool of water, forced to live with the loud sounds of people screaming, the filtration system running, and very little space to swim?
In the process of capturing dolphins for human entertainment, many die in the process. Stress severely affects a dolphin's body, and many suffer irreperable damage to their hearts in the execution. On top of that, dependent calves (baby dolphins) who have spent the entirety of their lives with their mothers, often get torn from them, leaving them helpless, even if they are released.

While you can clearly see in the film that many of the dolphins appear to be having fun, would it not be too much to consider the fact that they might miss their former companions? Are they really happier stuck in a cement tank forced to perform tricks in order to be fed? Keep this in mind the next time you visit an aquarium or swim-with program. For dolphins captured in Japan, the industry has been given permits to slaughter a number of them needlessly in the process by the government.

I believe this film spends too little time in the beginning addressing the human threat to dolphins. Over 7,000,000 dolphins have died at the hands of humans since the late 1950s. I think a few minutes at the beginning of the film doesn't nearly suit the need to inform the audience of the issue. Tuna fisheries, whose products are falsely labeled as "dolphin-safe" (there are established 'KILL MINIMUMS' now for tuna companies) need to be exposed. Intentional killings in Japan (especially), South America, and all over the world need to be publicized. But I also understand that this is a family film, mainly, but I think it is also important to inform young viewers of the problems dolphins face with humans. They are the ones who will need to make the difference in the future.

Please just remember this next time you watch this film. While dolphins are valued by many, they are targeted by many as well as a way of easy money-making.

This film is more of a sugar-coated production, although it certainly is beautiful, as are the dolphins seen in the flim. I would recommend a film entitled "Dolphin Defender" for those who seek some informative footage behind the scenes to what really happens to dolphins in drive hunts.

Unable to Play Both Discs on DVD.......2006-02-01

While this production is well done and fun to watch, one of the discs is not playable on DVD. It can only be played on a PC. This information should have been shared with the consumer prior to purchase. Didn't understand why this wasn't explained in the marketing description. Disappointed I didn't know this ahead of time. I expected a 2 disc edition both playable on DVD. Consumer should have this information prior to purchase.

Explore the Wildlife Kingdom: Dolphins - Tribes of the Sea

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Great photography, a look inside dolphin intelligence

Explore the Wildlife Kingdom: Dolphins - Tribes of the Sea

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Book Description

Probably no other sea animal has captured our affection and attention like the dolphin. Its intelligence and athleticism has fascinated observers for years. Dolphins seem to exhibit a friendly willingness to co-operate with humans…something very rare in the wild animal kingdom. We think we know them - racing through aquariums and performing at marine parks. But dolphins are more complex animals, with the capacity for language and affection. In DOLPHINS: Tribes of the Sea we travel the world to see how dolphin groups in different locales interact with humans. And we visit researchers as they discover just how intelligent and clever and intuitive dolphins really are.

Customer Reviews:

Great photography, a look inside dolphin intelligence.......2006-03-26

This DVD is a solid collection of dolphin encounters, stories of people who have formed relationships with dolphins, dolphins in the wild, and dolphin intelligence observations (which are truly impressive).

There is no cruelty in this DVD, which does make it more relaxing to watch. On the back of the DVD case there is a warning about violence, but that applies to the entire "Explore the Wildlife Kingdom" series, not this DVD directly. There is no cruelty to dolphins in this film. Tihs is a family-friendly movie.

From a lone dolphin in Ireland to the river dolphins of the Amazon, this DVD covers man-dolphin relationships all across the globe. The background scenery is stunning as well, but nothing compares to the animals themselves.

This is well worth the money. It's also a good film to watch to calm down or just to relax.

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Dolphins and Orcas
Nice footage from close-up
An amazing experience
Amazing photography, desastrous DVD transfer...
Favorite DVD!

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Starring: Music by Mannheim Steamroller , and Music for Orca Sequence by Ray Lynch
Director: Bob Talbot
Manufacturer: Talbot Films, Inc.
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Customer Reviews:

Dolphins and Orcas.......2007-05-07

I loved watching this DVD and seeing the crew interact with both dolphins and orcas, as they are fascinating mammals to learn about and they did a great job on this film.

Nice footage from close-up.......2006-08-23

This is one of those great videos you can play on repeat mode and treat the TV as an animated painting. There is no voice over but rather a pleasant new-age style audio bed accompanies the video.

The segments are frequently shot in slow motion which captures the light and water motion exquisitely.

If you are looking for a visual feast, you won't be disappointed. Recommended.

An amazing experience.......2006-03-10

I had previously watched this footage on VHS, and I had already fallen in love with those images. Talbot shows a great sensitivity when capturing dolphins and orcas in their own habitat, and the result is a collection of amazingly beautiful images. I highly recommend this DVD for people who love Nature and sealife, but especially for those who need to take a break and relax. Beauty is always soothing...

Amazing photography, desastrous DVD transfer..........2005-10-08

I used to own this on VHS. I also have about 10 large prints from Talbot on my walls... I'm a big fan. I think he's a genius, and this DVD features what I'm not afraid to call the most beautiful images of cetaceans ever recorded to film.

The photography is just unbelievable. Anyone who has a love for dolphins and orcas will be in heaven watching this. It's the next best thing after the real thing (I was on a sailboat for a year and I have actually experienced most of these things in real :).

This is why it's such a HUGE disappointment to witness the totally lousy digital transfer this masterpiece got subjected to. It was clearly ripped from a VHS instead of digitally mastered from the original. And the quality of the rip itself sucks. The whole DVD is 3.23GB in size... It would have been nice if they used the 4GB empty space left to at least encode the video at a higher rate!!! My old VHS version was better quality when I first watched it...

The music is the same as on the VHS: cheap "new age" synthesizer elevator music. I'd recommend just turning it off and play Keith Jarrett's "Koln concert" instead, that's what I always do :)

In short: I'd give a 5 star to the content but the DVD itself deserves a one star so, I rate in the middle, a three...

Favorite DVD!.......2005-07-28

This is actually the third time I have purchased this DVD. The first time was in about 1993, and it was a VHS. I upgraded to a DVD, but it got broken, so I bought this one. This DVD is, without a doubt, the most visually stimulating and relaxing, at the same time. The video is, in itself, phenomenal with its slow motion filming, but when placed with the music of Mannheim Steamroller, the DVD takes on a whole new life. It is impossible to watch this DVD by Bob Talbot and not come away with a deeper appreciation for the animals in this DVD and the world around us. Enjoy!

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20 Years with the Dolphins
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Product Description

AN IN DEPTH LOOK AT THE UNDERSEA LIFE OF DOLPHINS.

Customer Reviews:

20 Years with the Dolphins.......2007-05-07

I loved watching this DVD as it was great learning more about dolphins and how human like they really are.

Wonderful Dolphin Adventure.......2006-06-26

This was an informative documentary about 20 years of open water research by 2 people and their assistants. It is quite educational I must say - the video images are excellent. A great family event. My 10 yo daughter absolutely loves it.

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A glimpse into the rarely seen underwater world of "the [Earth's] friendliest wild animals!!!"

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A glimpse into the rarely seen underwater world of "the [Earth's] friendliest wild animals!!!".......2007-04-11

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This documentary shares the decades of scientific research that has been found about dolphins, specifically Bottlenose dolphins. There is revealing information given with respect to such things as their brainpower, society, evolution, communication, mating, temperament, and even politics.

Throughout this documentary we follow researchers as they observe and study dolphins in their natural environments. Brief commentary is provided by researchers, anthropologists, zoologists, etc. Locations of study are Shark Bay off of Australia's western coast and Sarasota Bay, Florida.

Narration is provided by actor Stacy Keach.

The title of each scene is as follows:

(1) Introduction
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Finally, the DVD is perfect in picture and sound quality. There are no extras.

In conclusion, if you've ever wanted to see and learn about the secret world of dolphins then this is the definitive documentary to get!!

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Swimming With Dolphins: Healers of the Sea
not what it says it is
Informative but not very entertaining

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Includes spectacular underwater cinematography of dolphins and sea mammals and an amazing series of spellbinding interviews with researchers, experiencers, and the best-known, most credible dolphin authorities in the world today.

Customer Reviews:

Swimming With Dolphins: Healers of the Sea.......2007-05-07

I loved this DVD and would recommend it to anyone who loves dolphins and seeing them in their natural habitats. I've always loved being around the water and seeing dolphins playing in the bow wake of sailboats I've been at sea on. It's been my dream to swim with the dolphins someday and I hope it comes true in 2008 as there's a program down in Honduras that lets you train and swim with the dolphins, it's a week long and all the reviews I've heard about it, everyone loves this experience and comes away with a feeling of total peace.

not what it says it is.......2007-03-19

The cover data was not really gone into in depth. it was more of a story about other marine mammals with several interspersed info bits about the dolphin healing abilities/research. in the bonus section there was about 30 minutes of info that repeated the sound bites with stops for passing horses. I was really disappointed with it as the info was already in text form on the net. no little children nor disabled adults were swmming with the dolphins and no parents were asked about the effects on their children of swimming with the dolphins. save your money! Jere

Informative but not very entertaining.......2007-01-11

This DVD was informative but it had nothing to really do with Swimming with dolphins. It did talk alittle about swimming with dolphins but failed to really grasp the title of swimming with dolphins. I also really expected this DVD to be more entertaining and exciting. If you have a Psychology background you will appreciate parts of this DVD.

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As a dancer and cheerleader all my life, I've always been interested in seeing pro cheerleaders up close and personal, what their lives are like and how tough the audition process is. I really enjoyed watching this and sucked up every minute of it. Really enjoyed it!

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Not what I thought it was!!!!

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Not what I thought it was!!!!.......2007-06-12

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Great video.......2003-10-16

If your children want to learn even more about dolphins, check out Captain Jon Explores the Ocean on DVD (also available from Amazon).

Extremely informative.......2001-07-18

Given the fact that my opinion towards any dolphin media is biased I will start out with my observations on the DVD itself. The format was a little disappointing in the fact that the sound was only stereo. There were no special features on the disc, and no options, besides play, and scene selection. On to the content. The reason why I stand by the 4 star rating is this: This film is one of the most informative program on dolphins I have seen to date. As I mentioned before, I have a bias towards dolphins, so I enjoyed the DVD because of it's crisp picture, and content. I found the feature amusing at times as well, especially the Orca/sea lion football. In short, this DVD is a documentary in every sense. I love dolphins, so I loved the DVD, if the DVD had been in Dolby surround, then perhaps I would have given it a 5 star rating. If you love dolphins, and don't care about special features, or sound effects, then it's a good purchase.

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