Just a short review. There is no denying the amazing cinematography and scenery in this documentary series. It's just astounding.
Unfortunately this was somewhat ruined for me by narrative that is regularly questionable, inconsistent and even ridiculous. One primary example: "There are countless species in the rain forest. Millions more are being discovered weekly."
Millions of species discovered weekly? (The actual figure is 15,000 to 18,000 a year... or about 290 a week). This is just one example of a myriad of "artistic license" statements that are made throughout this series, some minor, some contradictory to scientific reason and fact. Many statements seem "made up" for dramatization.
For most people this will not be noticed as they are awed by the incredible scenery. For those more objective and more sensitive to media-hype, this series is filled with statements that are at least questionable as to accuracy and authenticity. I found this so regularly pointed that it somewhat ruined enjoyment of the series. Pretty pictures do not replace scientific validity.
Unfortunately this was somewhat ruined for me by narrative that is regularly questionable, inconsistent and even ridiculous. One primary example: "There are countless species in the rain forest. Millions more are being discovered weekly."
Millions of species discovered weekly? (The actual figure is 15,000 to 18,000 a year... or about 290 a week). This is just one example of a myriad of "artistic license" statements that are made throughout this series, some minor, some contradictory to scientific reason and fact. Many statements seem "made up" for dramatization.
For most people this will not be noticed as they are awed by the incredible scenery. For those more objective and more sensitive to media-hype, this series is filled with statements that are at least questionable as to accuracy and authenticity. I found this so regularly pointed that it somewhat ruined enjoyment of the series. Pretty pictures do not replace scientific validity.