Destiny In Space (IMAX)

Starring:Ronald J. Grabe, William F. Readdy, Lyman Spitzer, Leonard Nimoy, David C. Hilmers, Stephen S. Oswald, Roberta L. Bondar, Ulf D. Merbold, Norman E. Thagard
Director: Phyllis Ferguson, Gail Singer, James Neihouse, Ben Burtt
Studio: Imax
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Description
Travel alongside the astronauts as they deploy and repair the Hubble Space Telescope, soar above Venus and Mars, and find proof of new planets and the possibility of other life forming around distant stars.

DVD Features:
Documentary
Theatrical Trailer

The IMAX Space Collection (Hail Columbia/The Dream Is Alive/Blue Planet/Destiny in Space/Mission to Mir)

Average customer rating:

IMAX films are almost always 4:3 format
IMAX Space Collection in standard format
disapointing
Space Dome remembered
Poor value for money

The IMAX Space Collection (Hail Columbia/The Dream Is Alive/Blue Planet/Destiny in Space/Mission to Mir)
Starring: James Whitmore , August Schellenberg , Sally Ride , James Van Hoften , and David Leestma
Director: Graeme Ferguson , Ivan Galin , and Gail Singer
Manufacturer: Imax
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00005MEPI
Release Date: 2001-10-02

Description

A collection of space documentaries filmed in the expansive IMAX format: Hail Columbia, The Dream is Alive, Blue Planet, Destiny in Space, and Mission to MIR.

DVD Features:
Featurette
Interactive Menus
Other:Soundtrack re-mastered in Dolby Digital 5.1

Customer Reviews:

IMAX films are almost always 4:3 format.......2003-04-01

That's because IMAX theaters are that same 4:3 format. To get widescreen you'd have to either lose picture on the top and bottom, or stretch the screen out over two blocks.

IMAX Space Collection in standard format.......2002-06-25

I love the IMAX films but was disappointed that these DVD's were in standard 4:3, not widescreen 16:9 or 2.35:1.
Also, the audio narration is often drowned-out by the background music and is hard to hear.
Otherwise, the shots and scenes are outstanding.

disapointing.......2002-04-04

If you want to get a lot of brilliant space and launch shots, you won't find them here. The best parts of these movies could fit on one disc. "Dream" and "Destiny" are the better ones.
It's kind of creepy watching all of this taking place onboard Challenger.

Space Dome remembered.......2002-03-14

This is the perfect way to remember our Saturday nights that we spent taking the kids to eat chicken fingers and then to space dome to see destiny in space or the dream is alive. This is one level 2 counselor that wishes the management of the Space and Rocket Center hadn't driven me away. Bring the Duce back!!!

Poor value for money.......2002-01-24

Despite being a space anorak, I was disappointed. At around 35mins per DVD, it's clear they'd all fit on just one - it'd be a good deal at 1/5th the price. The packaging is basic; no further content or data on the cases. And cheap-looking DVDs...

Content is fun, but only fascinating in part. About what you'd expect from a decent TV documentary. The IMAX format is lost even on my widescreen setup, and the resulting wide-angle distortion is sometimes a distraction.

Tech note: I also noticed poor colour resolution - distinct colour graduations which I've not seen on other DVDs. Perhaps a coincidence, but I doubt it.

Description

The ultimate giftpack of the most popular IMAX space titles, including: Blue Planet, Destiny in Space and the Dream is Alive.

Customer Reviews:

The dream rekindled.......2006-08-09

After viewing the VHS version of these films for years we were delighted to view the DVDs in their unfaded glory. Wow!

Very Good Documentaries!.......2006-08-02

My husband and I loved watching these documentaries. However, my son, 5, faded in and out with its more mature teaching style. Great for older space enthusiasts. For my son, I wound up finding a musical adventure, "My Fantastic Field Trip To The Planets," where the planets have faces (very effective for holding young kids' interests). Overall, I recommend this Imax Best of Space Collection, but for the little ones don't expect too much interest.

Blue Planet.......2004-12-15

I recently purchased the DVD titled Blue Planet, not the 3 DVD collection, and I loved it! It is an impressively superb documentary that shows our planet from outer space. There is an astronaut that talks about the ozone layer, the atmosphere, etc.. It is worth watching it. I also took it to my classroom and showed it to the eighth grade class. They were hypnotized and enjoyed the documentary. Most importantly, they learned about our planet.

If you are an earth science lover or has a friend who happens to be a science teacher, this would be a treat. I am planning to purchase the other 2 DVD titles about Earth.

Maria from Boston, Massachusetts

Average customer rating:

To Boldly Go.
IMAX on DVD...
Remarkable!
Destiny in Space
Only 37 Minutes Long

Destiny In Space (IMAX)
Starring: David C. Hilmers , Stephen S. Oswald , Ronald J. Grabe , William F. Readdy , and Leonard Nimoy
Director: Gail Singer , Phyllis Ferguson , Ben Burtt , and James Neihouse
Manufacturer: Imax
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00005MEPC
Release Date: 2001-10-02

Description

Travel alongside the astronauts as they deploy and repair the Hubble Space Telescope, soar above Venus and Mars, and find proof of new planets and the possibility of other life forming around distant stars.

DVD Features:
Documentary
Theatrical Trailer

Customer Reviews:

To Boldly Go........2006-05-05

DESTINY IN SPACE was an IMAX film released at the height of the NASA's space shuttle program. The film is narrated by Leonard Nimoy and includes both archived and never before publicly released footage. The film provides a glimpse of how it is like to live on the space shuttle and the work that American astronauts do in the current age of space exploration. The film was specifically shot for the IMAX formula so much of the movies grandeur is lost when watching the film on a normal television. I had an opportunity to watch the film on a screen similar those at a drive-in theatre and was in awe of some of the space shots. DESTINY IN SPACE has lost some impact over the years because the space shuttle program isn't new anymore, shuttle program is over twenty-five years old now and in another decade a new and different age of space exploration will begin. Nevertheless, I enjoyed watching the movie and was reminded of some things we discussed in my elementary and middle school science classes. Also, the main theme of the film is that humankind has been destined to explore space so when the next age of exploration of the cosmos begins, DESTINY IN SPACE will remain as a tribute of how things were and a reminder that we should keep pressing forward.

IMAX on DVD..........2005-06-12

My dad just checked this DVD out from the library for the whole family to watch. It was great - the picture, the sound (although it seemed to be too loud for a normal TV set), everything! We learned everything from hoping to discover Mars in the future, to how the Hubble space telescope is repaired...

Best of all, no objectionable content - just pure educational fun! If you have kids that like space so much then watch this DVD.

Remarkable!.......2005-05-18

Destiny in Space is a remarkable production! I wish I could have seen this in the IMAX theatre but after viewing the DVD version in my home I can say that I truly felt I was floating in space with the astronauts! The photography is truly astounding and the images of the blue earth below is breathtaking! The clarity of the images are what is truly spectacular! The last part of the film shows the Hubble space telescope being released into orbit and it is sight to remember! Leonard Nimoy's narration is an added extra to this well produced film and for anyone who has an interest in space and our efforts in the space program will find this DVD a worthy investment! I highly recommend this remarkable film!

Destiny in Space.......2004-11-27

The film is good and worth having to remind you of the wonder of space travel. Would not recommend watching it on a small screen TV with weak speakers because this movie is meant to be BIG.
Without the size all you're left with is an above average documentary about space.

Only 37 Minutes Long.......2004-06-24

This movie is alright. That's it. Just okay. Mediocre. Because of all of the glowing reviews I thought it would be better, so I guess because of my expectations I was let down. I've been looking for a really good movie that shows footage of space and the planets that I could play through my projector at 12 foot wide. But alas, all I continue to get are 20 minutes of astronauts working out or floating around in zero gravity and 10 minutes of footage in space. If anyone has any suggestions for some jaw dropping planetary footage on DVD, please, by all means, let me know. I don't care if it's actual footage or computer generated (as long as it's up to date graphics).

Customer Reviews:

To Boldly Go........2006-05-05

IMAX on DVD..........2005-06-12

Remarkable!.......2005-05-18

Destiny in Space.......2004-11-27

Only 37 Minutes Long.......2004-06-24

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