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Africa: The Serengeti | 
| Director: George Casey
Actor: James Earl Jones
Studio: Lumivision
Category: DVD
This item is no longer available
Rating:  9 reviews
Format: Import, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Region: 0
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Academy Ratio
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 6304441029
UPC: 724117039790
EAN: 9786304441022
ASIN: 6304441029
Theatrical Release Date: April 1, 1994
Release Date: March 24, 1999
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This spectacular IMAX documentary has been meticulously transferred to provide one of the most stunning DVDs available, with image quality so vivid that it seems almost three-dimensional. Of course, it doesn't hurt that the images themselves are amazing, consisting of some of the finest nature cinematography you're ever likely to see, following a year of seasonal change in the "circle of life" of East Africa's Serengeti plain. Photographed entirely on location in Kenya and Tanzania, the 40-minute film chronicles a natural phenomenon that few humans are privileged to witness in their lifetime: the annual great migration, during which over two million wildebeests, zebras, and antelope travel 500 miles across the plain to ensure their survival. It's an awesome display of natural wonders, and of course there's danger as well as beauty, with lions, crocodiles, and cheetahs among the predators of migrating wildlife. The images range from wondrous to horrifying to hilarious, forming a portrait of life and death that remains powerful even after repeated viewings. The DVD is truly intended for a global audience, with eight optional audio tracks in English (narrated by James Earl Jones), Bavarian, French, Castilian, Catalan, Japanese, Korean, and Mandarin. I--Jeff Shannon/I
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 Must have DVD! December 9, 2003
R. FERLA (Cambridge, MA USA)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is one of the DVDs in my collection that gets played over and over again. It is such a wonderful film. If you have a large screen television or better yet, a front projector, this is a must have. It is so beautiful. The narration, the cinematography, the music, the story, the nature are wonderful.
Wonderful September 20, 2002
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I so enjoyed this film. It was beautifully photographed and narrated.
Wonderful experence January 16, 2002
Michael A. Merritt (Chicago, IL United States)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
A well done film, Beautifuly done. A bit short, (40 min)
Simply the BEST! November 4, 2001
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I recently travelled to Africa and bought this video prior to leaving. Not only is the video completly accurate in its portrayal of the magical Serengeti, but the cinematography is excellent. In addition, children just LOVE it! My 3 year old neice couldn't stop watching it. Disney is nothing compared to this video! I recommend it highly!!
 Below National Geographic quality October 18, 2001
T. Yurek (Foster City, California USA)
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
If you have seen any of the many National Geographic titles on Africanbrwildlife, you may find that IMax's Serengeti leaves a lot to be desired in brterms of story telling, focus on wildlife and scientific knowledge. IMax brmovies are shot on larger than normal film to achieve very high resolution brand smoother color transitions which will only be noticable when projectedbron giant movie screens. When the film is transferred to DVD and viewedbron your much more inferior and small TV (as compared to projected film), brall of the IMax advantage is totally lost. This goes for all IMax titles.brIf you only want to see random scenes from animal life in the Serengeti,bryou might like it. Otherwise, first consider the many National Geographicbrtitles about African wildlife (even on VHS) some of which have won awards.
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