Earth movie

[*NikkiBell*]

While I totally recognize that this is all just a part of the "circle of life" and some people many enjoy this type of film, I honestly did not find it to be entertainment. Sorry, but killings backed by dramatic music was not entertaining to me hence my leaving.

 

[mking624]

Actually, the footage in this film was not taken from Planet Earth. It was shot concurrently as the team worked on Planet Earth, but it is new footage.

Actually this is incorrect. Not only are some scenes exactly the ones shown on the show, the production team has said that the footage is all the same, just re-edited.

 

[mking624]

While I totally recognize that this is all just a part of the "circle of life" and some people many enjoy this type of film, I honestly did not find it to be entertainment. Sorry, but killings backed by dramatic music was not entertaining to me hence my leaving.

It wasn't meant purely for entertainment purposes. It's a documentary intended to show wildlife as they are in their natural habitats. Trust me, as an animal lover myself, it's really hard for me to watch any animal die, but at the same time I wouldn't go in to see a documentary like this and not expect it to happen.

 

[lugnut33]

I thought they did the scenes just like in the animated movies. As soon as the character was about die they cut away, just like when Gaston falls to his death. Or when Mustafa is killed.

Living in real nature is tough and that's what it shows.

 

[Gabrielsbigtrip]

I see everyone's point about it being a part of life. I loved watching the shows growing up that actually showed the animals eating their prey and I wasn't damaged by it.

There are many things in life that happen that are "part of life" and I would not want my child to see. I will explain those things when he is ready to understand (if ever - since I don't even understand some of it). Am I sheltering him too much? Maybe. Honestly, most of society IMO is desensitized. And I am not talking about being overly politically correct(which in that case we are wayyyy to sensitive)...I mean desensitized to violence and language and just plain being rude. I can't believe how mean people are to their children every single time we are out and about.

The movie isn't the problem - the Rating is.

Being Autistic my son doesn't understand ANYTHING very well and knowing that I would not have taken him to something like this.

In the future I will do more research and not just trust the rating.

I personally did like the Birds of Paradise. I think if the rest of the movie would have been more on that wavelength it would have been much more enjoyable for all.

 

[jlewisinsyr]

There are many things in life that happen that are "part of life" and I would not want my child to see. I will explain those things when he is ready to understand (if ever - since I don't even understand some of it). Am I sheltering him too much? Maybe. Honestly, most of society IMO is desensitized. And I am not talking about being overly politically correct(which in that case we are wayyyy to sensitive)...I mean desensitized to violence and language and just plain being rude. I can't believe how mean people are to their children every single time we are out and about.

I often struggle with this. I look to Europe who are much more liberal and yet their culture is much more stable and overall more accepting. I think being desensitized is a double edge sword, it offers less reaction to negativity but it also can generate complacency as well.

 

[Baloo2003]

Actually this is incorrect. Not only are some scenes exactly the ones shown on the show, the production team has said that the footage is all the same, just re-edited.

I agree. The end credits thanked the Planet Earth series.
I felt cheated in that I had already seen the full length of this for free on TV. I know that it was filmed in Hi-Def for the TV series, but I saw it in the IMAX format and it looked grainy in spots.

I love Disney and all it does, but I do complain that they have difficulty coming up with original stories anymore. They remake their live movies in the name of "for the new generation" (i.e., Darn Cat, Race to Witch Mountain, etc.), when I like the origianls better. Did anyone notice that Cars story was a lot like Doc Hollywood? The movie Earth was a blatant ripoff of the free TV series. I won't go see Oceans when it comes out.....been there, done that.

 

[eeyorethegreat]

Here are a couple places to review movies. The first one is a Christian site, it gives good insight/opinions into movies that one might be intending to see even if one isn't a Christian. I am, but I would still reccommend this site to non Christians because it will give you a good idea of some of the themes that you might not feel are appropriate for your children. http://www.christiananswers.net/spotlight/

This one as far as I know is not Christian based in its reviews. It basically reviews films with families in mind. http://www.parentpreviews.com/index.php

When I am wondering if a movie is appropriate for my family, I check both then take into consideration the reviews and what I think is appropriate for my family.

 

[ROEDISNEY]

I Loved the movie however I didn't like the killing of the animals. But it is the Circle of life. Can't wait to go see the 2010 one.

 

[LostBoy89]

All in all I thought the movie was alright. There was some great cinematography. BUT HOW COULD IT BE RATED G?! I was defiantely not expecting so much DEATH. I understand that it's a nature film, but seriously, death is what they mainly focused on. They definately should have thought about re rating it, especially for the parents who took their younger children to see it. I can understand why some would start crying. My favorite line went something like this..."the cubs probably wont make it through their first year." Isn't that heart warming? haha

 

[LostBoy89]

OH!!! IM SOOO EXCITED FOR OCEANS!!! Thats what I wanted to see more of in this movie.

 

[NHMom4]

I don't have time to read through all the pages before I head off for the day so maybe this has already been mentioned...when I saw the commercials here in NH there was a warning with the G rating. It said something to the effect of "graphic scenes may scare young viewers". That is when we decided we would pass. My guys cry at the ASPCA commercials with the lady from Lilth fair, Sarah Mc Lachlan.