This film is breathtaking, with an orchestral soundtrack to match. From enormous shoals of fish to blue whales, from seabirds on the surface to the very depths of the Marianas Trench, it is a visual wonder. It is based on the BBC's magnificent documentary series "The Blue Planet". This film, however, is a very much watered-down version of the documentary; there is very little commentary or plot. All in all I found it rather disappointing - it nearly sent me to sleep. Don't get me wrong, this film has its place as eye-candy which doesn't require any brain to watch, but don't expect an intellectual experience - get the DVD of The Blue Planet if that's what you want.
