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Sacred Planet (2003)

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Reviews Counted:24

Fresh:14

Rotten:10

Average Rating:6.2/10

Rated: G

Runtime: 47 mins

Genre: Education/General Interest

Theatrical Release:Apr 22, 2004 Limited

Synopsis: “Sacred Planet” is a 45-minute trip around the world to places most of us will never get the chance to see, special places that spark the imagination. Take an incredible vacation from the busy,... “Sacred Planet” is a 45-minute trip around the world to places most of us will never get the chance to see, special places that spark the imagination. Take an incredible vacation from the busy, modern world to some of the most fascinating, exotic and remote sites on the planet and experience natural wonders as never before in this powerful and exciting film custom-made for Large Format Theatres. Narrated by Robert Redford, this film transports moviegoers on a magical round-the-world odyssey that explores pristine places that still exist and gives new insights into the Earth’s diverse landscapes, peoples and animals. Taking full advantage of the giant screen to create a unique motion picture experience, “Sacred Planet” presents a stunning array of larger-than-life images and reminds us of our vital connections to the natural world. [More]

Director: Jon Long

Director: Jon Long
Studio: Buena Vista Pictures

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  • Sacred Planet
  • SACRED PLANET is a journey away from the hectic "world" we live in. Through stunning cinematography, it transports you to some of the most fascinating, exotic, and remote sites on Earth, giving you new insights into her diverse landscapes, peoples, and animals. You'll be mesmerized by the beauty of these all-but-forgotten faraway places, the majesty of the creatures who live there, and the wisdom of the elders who hold the knowledge of the past. This magical around-the-world odyssey is an awe-inspiring wonder the entire family will enjoy.
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    ...generally possesses the feel of a hopelessly dry education video...

    Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | comment Comment
    01/17/09
    David Nusair
    David Nusair
    Reel Film Reviews

    neglects to let the star, the planet, do the talking

    Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
    04/07/05
    Keith Breese
    Keith Breese
    Filmcritic.com
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    Full Review Source: Zap2it.com | comment Comment
    12/19/04
    Michael Szymanski
    Michael Szymanski
    Zap2it.com

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    Full Review Source: tonymedley.com | comment Comment
    10/07/04
    Tony Medley
    Tony Medley
    tonymedley.com

    The imagery is stunning, the message urgent.

    Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
    08/08/04
    Doris Toumarkine
    Doris Toumarkine
    Film Journal International

    Avoids polemic in favor of simply showing the many splendors we may yet lose forever.

    Full Review Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution | comment Comment
    05/13/04
    Bob Townsend
    Bob Townsend
    Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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    Images are very pleasing, but only a few actually take your breath away. Still, this should provide a good springboard for conversation into civilization & environmentalism.

    Full Review Source: Hollywood Report Card | comment Comment
    04/30/04
    Ross Anthony
    Ross Anthony
    Hollywood Report Card

    An Imax feature that is dazzling yet superfluous.

    Full Review Source: Philadelphia Inquirer | comment Comment
    04/29/04
    David Hiltbrand
    David Hiltbrand
    Philadelphia Inquirer
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    A repetitive, globe-hopping Imax project that dresses up well-known ecological truisms with pretty nature photography.

    Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
    04/27/04
    Robert Koehler
    Robert Koehler
    Variety
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    A feast for the senses. It's also one from the heart.

    Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News | comment Comment
    04/24/04
    Philip Wuntch
    Philip Wuntch
    Dallas Morning News
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    A fine thing for families and school groups.

    Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle | comment Comment
    04/23/04
    Walter V. Addiego
    Walter V. Addiego
    San Francisco Chronicle
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    A glorious ode to nature that dazzles with seamless visuals and an appealing world music mix.

    Full Review Source: Detroit Free Press | comment Comment
    04/23/04
    John Monaghan
    John Monaghan
    Detroit Free Press
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    Sacred Planet is a kind of Koyaanisqatsi for kids.

    Full Review Source: Denver Rocky Mountain News | comment Comment
    04/23/04
    Robert Denerstein
    Robert Denerstein
    Denver Rocky Mountain News
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    The images are what carry this 40-minute exploration of the nooks and crannies (and cultural disparities) of our earth.

    Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
    04/23/04
    Tim Cogshell
    Tim Cogshell
    Boxoffice Magazine

    The images are enthralling, as per usual with the giant IMAX format, and cover Alaskan glaciers, the desert Southwest, the jungles of Borneo, Thailand, the African plains, and the shores of New Zealand.

    Full Review Source: Philadelphia Daily News | comment Comment
    04/22/04
    Gary Thompson
    Gary Thompson
    Philadelphia Daily News

    In the least preachy way possible it celebrates the natural world to make viewers pause and consider the profound importance of preserving the planet.

    Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
    04/22/04
    Kevin Thomas
    Kevin Thomas
    Los Angeles Times
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    This Imax documentary, a hymn to the harmony of nature, is a seductive visual tone poem that portrays a world without pain, pestilence or aggression.

    Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
    04/22/04
    Stephen Holden
    Stephen Holden
    New York Times
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    Feels simplistic and a little condescending.

    Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
    04/22/04
    Maitland McDonagh
    Maitland McDonagh
    TV Guide's Movie Guide

    Left me craving a little messy diversity.

    Full Review Source: Seattle Times | comment Comment
    04/22/04
    Erik Lundegaard
    Erik Lundegaard
    Seattle Times

    A by-the-numbers ecology film that's full of pretty images of Mother Earth strung together with precious little imagination, originality or enthusiasm.

    Full Review Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer | comment Comment
    04/22/04
    William Arnold
    William Arnold
    Seattle Post-Intelligencer
     
     
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