Jacques Cousteau - The Ultimate Collection (Special Edition)

Advantages: fascinating
Disadvantages: some methods are out dated now

...As anyone who has any interest in the seas should know Jacques Cousteau is the forefather of modern explorations, as a French Naval Officer he was part of the team which invented the aqualung system which is the basis for that which scuba divers today still use. He was also passionate about the marine life which his invention allowed him to see and the unexplored realms which had become accessable to us. But of course one reason that we know his name so well is his TV shows in which he utilised the technology avalible to him to explore the ocean depths and show the landlocked public the wonders hidden there. This DVD collection comprises the 12 episodes of his Odyssey series, the filming of which began in 1977 and ended in 1981. It is an odyssey in the true sense of the word since it encompasses the ancient civilizations and brings... Read review

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Advantages: A brilliant movie fun for all ages and adored by kids
Disadvantages: My 2 year old wants it on 24/7

...) Alexander Gould .... Nemo (voice) Willem Dafoe .... Gill (voice) Brad Garrett .... Bloat (voice) Allison Janney .... Peach (voice) Austin Pendleton .... Gurgle (voice) Stephen Root .... Bubbles (voice) Vicki Lewis .... Deb/Flo (voice) Joe Ranft .... Jacques (voice) Geoffrey Rush .... Nigel (voice) Andrew Stanton .... Crush (voice) Elizabeth Perkins .... Coral (voice) Nicholas Bird .... Squirt (voice) Bob Peterson .... Mr. Ray (voice) Special Features: Disc 1: Widescreen viewing presentation Turn your TV into an Aquarium with scenes from the movie Filmmakers visual commentary Deleted scenes The Incredibles sneak peak Disc 2: Making Nemo Exploring the reef with Jean Michel Cousteau Review the art narrated by Artists themselves Turn TV into virtual aquarium including never before seen animation Short film "Knick Knack... Read review

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Advantages: Beautifully shot, atmospheric and intelligent
Disadvantages: Perhaps too intelligent for its own good

...: that the darkness of the unknown can ultimately be banished by the light of logic. On a deeper level, Eco is trying to snapshot that moment in history when rationalism defeated the unquestioned faith in, and power of the clergy. Jean Jacques Arnaud's film captures this struggle in a unique light that the author should be proud of.... Read review

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