Planet Earth - The Complete BBC Series [HD DVD]

I did not realize one needed an HD DVD player for this product, nor did a few of my tech savvy relatives upon first thought. It will be returned.

got this DVD series for my mom.. she loved it... i will be getting one for my self too..

I recieved my DVD set in a timely manner and it was in new condition. Thank you!

This is arguably the most ambitious and sumptuous documentary of all time, a magnificent achievement from certainly the foremost natural history film-makers of the world. Often visually breathtaking and encompassing the world's major geographical regions and a fair representaion of the fauna and flora found therein.

The script/narration is a little melodramatic at times. As a naturalist in southern Africa, with over 45 years experience of its wildlife, I was a little perturbed about the chapter on the "plight" of elephants in the dry season in the Kalahari region where they trudge many days, or even weeks, through the waterless wastes until, almost miraculously, they arrive at the life saving waters of the Okavango Delta. (Elephants need to drink almost daily, though can go three days without drinking.) So if this story is hyped up and rendered over-poignant, perhaps others are, too....

But there is no denying the generally stunning photography and visual feast of this BBC production.

This is a must have for everyone. The series is informative, beautifully done, and captures some of the most amazing footage ever. Each hour long episode is as interesting as it is informative and visually captivating. I would recommend this for anyone, and it makes a great gift.

One note about the version. You will want to get the BBC version narrated by David Attenborough, as it is much, much better than the American version narrated by Sigourney Weaver.