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IMAX - Ocean Oasis (2002)

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Reviews Counted: 10

Fresh: 5

Rotten:5

Average Rating: 6/10

Runtime: 90 mins

Genre: Education/General Interest

Synopsis: Ocean Oasis, a new giant-screen film, is a fascinating journey into the bountiful seas and pristine deserts of two remarkably different, but inextricably linked worlds — Mexico's Sea of Cortés and... Ocean Oasis, a new giant-screen film, is a fascinating journey into the bountiful seas and pristine deserts of two remarkably different, but inextricably linked worlds — Mexico's Sea of Cortés and the Baja California desert. "A few very special places in the world are havens for life. Resources and shelter draw living creatures from far and near. These places are rare. We call them oases." What powerful geologic forces collided to carve out this unique region? What drives the strong currents that make this ocean so unusually rich in nutrients? How does life thrive in a seemingly barren landscape? Ocean Oasis mesmerizes us with revealing and memorable scenes that explore these mysteries. Glide side-by-side with a graceful giant manta ray as it arches and swoops through water sparkling under the hot Baja California sun. Witness the pageant of migrating whales, the elaborate tango of courting terns, the battles of lumbering elephant seals. Fly over sweeping vistas of snow-capped mountains, vast deserts, palm oases, and mangrove swamps — then plunge into astonishing underwater sequences of rarely seen marine life. In the making of this extraordinary film, a team of gifted and dedicated scientists explored unknown territories, sometimes at great personal risk. They trekked, flew, and dove to unveil intriguing secrets of isolated areas on land, in the air, and beneath the sea. Now audiences who would never otherwise see these remote wildernesses can experience their captivating beauty and elusive wildlife. Ocean Oasis is both visually stunning and provocative, compelling in its message that this little-known region is a treasure worth preserving. Proceeds from Ocean Oasis will support conservation, education, and research in the Baja California peninsula and the Sea of Cortés. -- © 2000 CinemaCorp of the Californias [More]

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You're not getting the whole picture in Ocean Oasis, just the critter-cute ones. But at least the film is well shot, showing striking vistas and images both above and beneath the waves.

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05/26/06
Bruce Westbrook
Houston Chronicle
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It's peaceful, gentle and tranquil. It's not quite the same as a vacation, but it's about as close as you're going to get on celluloid.

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01/12/06
Jeff Strickler
Minneapolis Star Tribune
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11/09/05
Emanuel Levy
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If you prefer nature films to be unprovocatively handsome, Oasis will be your cup of soothing tea. It may be especially useful for little folks who are getting a first view of oceanography.

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04/23/04
Lawrence Toppman
Charlotte Observer

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04/06/04
Susan Granger
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A photographic marvel of sorts, and it's certainly an invaluable record of that special fishy community.

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06/12/03
Michael Wilmington
Chicago Tribune
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The filmmakers know how to please the eye, but it is not always the prettiest pictures that tell the best story.

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06/17/02
Herb Lash
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06/10/02
Ross Anthony
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The narration, although provided by an ecologist and a naturalist, is a redundant gush of New Age wonderment at sights better left to speak for themselves.

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06/10/02
Ted Shen
Chicago Reader
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This examination of aquatic life off the shores of the Baja California peninsula of Mexico offers an engrossing way to demonstrate the virtues of the IMAX format.

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06/07/02
Dan Lybarger
Kansas City Star
 
 
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