![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Without having to hammer the point, Sir Attenborough entertains his audience with harrowing stories while the stunning photography nudges thoughts on the need to ensure the survival of both Mother Nature and all her creatures. As before, the beautiful, awe-inspiring visuals of nature ultimately serve as reminders of what we stand to lose when choose to ignore our responsibility for maintaining our Earth. Planet Earth II shares similarities with its predecessor in its general theme of uniting each episode as part of a grander whole. But in the coastal deserts of south Africa, resourceful beetles take advantage of the morning dew for replenishing themselves. On the more extreme side, birds have mastered ingenious methods for tackling daily struggles in "Deserts," such as the aptly named Butcherbird handling its food as though it were a gruesome scene from a horror movie. ![]() Penguins of the volcanic Zavodovski Island risk their lives every day to fish for food and feed their squawking chicks. In some of the most desolate and isolated places as in "Islands," freshly-hatched marine iguana immediately tap into this will when faced against a horde of hungry racer snakes as they scurry to the safety of the beach. The sheer, unadulterated will to live is truly astounding. But perhaps more jaw-dropping is watching a female golden eagle viciously fight against hungry males over a carcass during the dead of winter.įor approximately fifty minutes, each episode mesmerizes and has us glued to the edge of our seats with one spectacular display after another, showing the incredible proficiency with which these accomplished creatures battle the elements. In "Mountains," baby ibex instinctively knows how to jump, run and hike along the steepest edges of cliffs with the grace of a ballerina. In another scene, a baby spider monkey holds a branch for dear life with its tail, and we watch in suspense as father races to catch its offspring in the nick of time. In the "Jungles" episode, high frame-rate cameras make it possible for us to witness a tiny frog clinging to a leaf while swatting away a swarm of wasps trying to steal his tadpoles. Each creature has amazingly evolved the intelligence and skills for overcoming the severest of challenges. The voice of legendary narrator Sir David Attenborough eloquently explains the series will show that in spite of the life-threatening surroundings, animals have adapted unique characteristics and traits to ensure their survival. To also distinguish this program from the rest, the filmmakers zoom their focus on the harshest environs on Earth. The new doc immediately sets itself apart by being the first shot and presented in 4K Ultra HD and using the latest camera technology, such as drones, heat-sensitive rigs and specially designed infrared "camera traps." The results are some of the most remarkable and spectacular views of sunsets and sunrises, of small critters battling the odds and of our fellow mammals struggling to protect their young. But the follow-up stands on its own and serves as an excellent companion piece, a continuation of the original's epic intent with even more stunning photography of our planet's fellow cohabitants surviving under the most extreme conditions and in some of the most desolate parts of the Earth. The filmmakers return with yet another six-part sequel, aptly titled Planet Earth II, that arguably isn't quite as effective as its predecessor, which was a phenomenal feat and superb series to beat in the first place. It's been ten years since the original Planet Earth series aired on television, raising the bar for future nature documentaries by capturing some of the world's most exotic - and in some cases, rare - animals braving dangerous environments. ![]()
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