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• So-so
  Written May 5, 2009

  I had anticipated this for weeks...but was let down big time!

  by kellyu

  I took my husband, 5 year old daughter, and almost 2 year old son on earth day to watch this movie.
  Well, the movie couldn't keep my son's interest (it moves very slow and there are lots of scenic scenes with no animals mixed in) BUT I assumed he wouldn't go for it...hey I tried. So my husband and son left.
  I realized about 10 minutes into it, that I had seen ALMOST ALL of these scenes before on the discovery channel. Literally, the same exact scenes with a new narrator... I was very annoyed. Why would I pay to see this on the big screen when I had already seen it for "free" at home???
  Then my 5 year old animal lover who was so excited to see the movie....fell asleep in her chair. I couldn't believe it. nothing gets her to sleep! She is a crazy ball of energy and this movie sucked it out of her. What a bust.
  
  I only recommend this to adults or older children who have not seen the planet earth movies or anything on discovery channel....other than that...don't waste your time!

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• So-so
  Written May 15, 2009

  Earth

  by jpdelia

  There was more "death" than expected. Disney portrays this as a family movie, but I was quite dismayed when my four year old daugther reacted with such sadness when the death of some animals was shown. I have no issues with this, but in this instance, it was definitely not expected. I would still take my daughter, but would hope to explain to her what he subject conent was and informing her of this before I let her help make the decision of the movie we take mom for Mother's Day. I was not aware of the violence that was in the movie, and was surprised by it, as it was NEVER protrayed in any trailers or commercials.

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  Written May 6, 2009

  earth

  by mgrif426

  fantastic cinematography- great aerial shots of terrain and migrating animals. it was like a bigger version of a national geographic special. HOWEVER, my young children were a bit traumatized by the suffering of the animals. there was several scenes of natural killing by predator that was done with much emotion evoking music, the lions attacking the baby elephant was gruesome- but it was the starving of the daddy polar bear that made my 8 year old cry and we finally had to leave early. suggest bracing young children for the realities of natural order, as well as a long talk about how we are helping the environment by conservation, etc. so there is hope for the polar bear if we can address global warming. all sad but all true- so a thought provoking and beautifully filmed movie but not a good pick for little guys.

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• So-so
  Written May 1, 2009

  Earth

  by Writermommom

  I took my 8 year old granddaughter who shares the love of animals with me. The photography was spectacular, actually breathtaking. Unfortunately, I did not like the preditor scenes. We ALL know that carnivorous animals hunt their prey BUT did they have to keep putting these scenes in the movie? It got to the point where it got upsetting-which little creature would be hunted next kept going through our minds.Although the actually tearing of skin was not explecit (up to the part of the movie that we stayed for), the game of chase the weaker animal was NOT entertaining to us. In fact, by the time a baby elephant was subject to attack, we decided to leave. Disney might say that this is what really happens so it needed to be in the film, well, rerate the movie to aat least a PG rating.

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• So-so
  Written April 24, 2009

  May not be for young children

  by ejcatmovies

  I read a review before taking my grandson that said this movie was for young kids and did not show the inevitable gore that is a fact of life in nature. That turned out to not be entirely true. In one scene, a cheetah chases down a cute little baby gizelle, claws it to the ground, and clamps its jaws around its little neck--all in slow motion with dramatic music building to a fever pitch. In another, a whole pride of lions successfully attack an elephant, accompanied by a lot of elephant screams and trumpeting and again very dramatic music. Both scenes were also accompanied by a LOT of small kid screams and crying throughout the theater.
  Parents just need to be aware the scenes do exist. True, no blood was shown--but everything right up to the spurting was shown up close and personal in most dramatic fashion. You know your child--if he or she is sensitive to this type of scene, stay away. I don't know what type of "movie" we were expecting, but my grandson and I were disappointed.

  • 15 out of 18 found this review helpful.
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  Written May 2, 2009

  Earth movie review

  by Sweete6056

  This was a very smart movie. I brought my niece and she was very interested in seeing what would happen next. She is only 4 yrs old and it was very educational for her and myself. We laughed at the birds dancing and the monkeys crossing the water. We wept for the polar bear not being able to catch his meal and dieing. We were scared of the great white shark and the whales because of how big they were. It was a great movie and Disney should make more like this.
  

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• Must Go!
  Written May 23, 2009

  Walt Disney's Earth

  by dave gunter

  The photography and cinematography are fantastic, spectacular.
  This is an excellent and educational film.
  This film is wonderful for children and adults alike..
  I would like to see this film again because of the sheer beauty of the film.
  It is a truly amazing, beautiful film.

  • 13 out of 16 found this review helpful.
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  Written May 14, 2009

  great story

  by LStargazzer

  I'm a fan of the old Disney live-action animal shows. This was very much like them and while it did allude to the fact that real life isn't "happily ever after" I found nothing inappropriate for my children (6 and 11) or most for that matter. It was a heart-warming story with amazing cinematography.

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• So-so
  Written May 14, 2009

  earth

  by heymomma

  I think that this movie was very informative and really brought a lot of true life mirgation experiences to the viewer however, I could have done without seeing the polar bear die. They are on the endangered species list and they just watched this happen. I did sit back and think they can not interfear with nature and I do understand that term and meaning. It still was something that could have been prevented.
  
  I would not recomment coming to this movie if you have reallt sensitive children or if you are an extremist of the animal world.
  
  

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  Written May 13, 2009

  Great footage!

  by CaliKara22

  earth was a great movie! Be warned that there is some implied animal violence as well as some actual footage of animals attacking each other. While this is a normal part of the cycle of life, young children may have difficulty comprehending this. Is it suitable for children? Definitely. But parents should be there to explain what is happening.

  • 8 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  Written April 22, 2009

  Earth is Beautiful

  by behindthecamera

  This film shows the natural beauty of our home. It follows three families, giving a cute and truly remarkable view of animals around the world. If you liked Planet Earth or March of the Penguins you'll love this movie which tones down on violence and makes it kid friendly. I'm sure if you bring a child to this movie that you'll hear many ooos and ahhhs, and it will be a treat for them to see beauty and learn about the natural world. James Earl Jones was the perfect man to narrate earth, whose voice brought me back to the Lion King and tales of animals like these. The cinematography was crystal clear and exactly what a movie about spectacular sights should have. Like I said before, this is made for kids, but it's not a kid story, it's for anyone and anyone who feels like learning about earth on the big screen. I beg of you to check this out and see what you can save if you go green.

  • 10 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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  Written May 7, 2009

  Same footage as planet earth

  by Chuzpah

  I own the HD-DVD Planet Earth 4 DVD set and all of this footage was from that DVD set. The content is excellent and it was kind of cool seeing it on the big screen but I spent more for the 3 tickets then I did for the entire DVD set. Do yourself a favor and rent or buy the BBC original series.

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• So-so
  Written May 4, 2009

  Old footage of Planet Earth series from Discovery Channel remade into movie

  by Tomd2

  We were disappointed in Earth for two reasons. First, it was all old footage of the Discovery Channel series Planet Earth remade into a movie to make more money! Secondly, they showed the brutal scenes of animals killing other animals. Once a baby animal was killed! It was too graphic for my 4 year old. She kept asking what is going to happen to the baby?!! I will not waste my money going to see the next "remake" that they advertise for next Earth Day called , "Oceans". I'll just watch my Plantet Earth DVD, if I want to see more. I can always skip over the parts with killing. I don't know why they represented this movie as the story of 3 animal families. It was not advertised how graphic the scenes would be. The father polar bear also is shown dying of starvation. I know it is the way it is out in the wild, but I don't need my 4 year old seeing it! Do your family a favor and rent or buy the Planet Earth DVD. You will be much more satisfied and you can "edit out" death.

  • 11 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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• So-so
  Written May 20, 2009

  Earth

  by highlyrec

  I expected more WOW given the different reviews I've heard and read.
  
  Why did I come home and find the very exact Earth documentary on the Discovery Channel ... same movie, different narrator? I felt ripped off!!! I just paid $30.00 for a party of 3 to see Earth when I could have stayed home and saw it for free on cable TV? Instead of James Earl Jones, we got Sigorney Weaver as narrator, but the footage was the exact same footage. I'm pissed!!!!
  
  HOw can this happen?

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• Must Go!
  Written May 14, 2009

  LOVED IT!

  by kne96

  Took my 2 and 3 year old daughters to see the movie and they LOVED it!!!! Go DISNEY! The girls were hysterical watching the ducklings jump out of the nest and they LOVED the polar bears. The music was soothing. I could not believe my kids watched the whole movie without getting restless.

  • 11 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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