Traveling Birds Review
07-27-03, 07:35 PM
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Traveling Birds Review
I caught a screening of feature length, National Geographic movie Traveling Birds at the local film festival last night and thought I'd write a quick review. For the trailer and synopsis, check out:
http://us.imdb.com/Title?0301727
PROS: What sets this movie apart from other Nature Docs in the incredible flying camera work. I love Nature Docs and I've seen a lot of them and I've never seen a closer, smoother camera shot next to flying birds. It sounds corny but you do actually feel as if you're one of the birds in the flock. Also, the sheer number of locations captured from these aerial shots is impressive. Whether it's Africa, North America or Antartica you're treated to some amazing landscapes.
CONS: Where the film is long on visuals it lacks in narration. The total amount of words spoken throughout the film could hardly produce a paragraph. Yes, this does help focus your attention on what is being seen but yes, I would have liked to have HEARD more about the different birds too.
OVERALL: Traveling Birds is a visually fantastic and visually unique Nature Documentary. If it ends up playing at your local film festival, IMAX or Arthouse Theater, it's worth a look.
http://us.imdb.com/Title?0301727
PROS: What sets this movie apart from other Nature Docs in the incredible flying camera work. I love Nature Docs and I've seen a lot of them and I've never seen a closer, smoother camera shot next to flying birds. It sounds corny but you do actually feel as if you're one of the birds in the flock. Also, the sheer number of locations captured from these aerial shots is impressive. Whether it's Africa, North America or Antartica you're treated to some amazing landscapes.
CONS: Where the film is long on visuals it lacks in narration. The total amount of words spoken throughout the film could hardly produce a paragraph. Yes, this does help focus your attention on what is being seen but yes, I would have liked to have HEARD more about the different birds too.
OVERALL: Traveling Birds is a visually fantastic and visually unique Nature Documentary. If it ends up playing at your local film festival, IMAX or Arthouse Theater, it's worth a look.
