The Living Sea

1995 ""

The Living Sea

7.1 | en | Documentary

The Living Sea celebrates the beauty and power of the ocean as it explores our relationship with this complex and fragile environment. Using beautiful images of unspoiled healthy waters, The Living Sea offers hope for recovery engendered by productive scientific efforts. Oceanographers studying humpback whales, jellyfish, and deep-sea life show us that the more we understand the ocean and its inhabitants, the more we will know how to protect them. The film also highlights the Central Pacific islands of Palau, one of the most spectacular underwater habitats in the world, to show the beauty and potential of a healthy ocean.

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Released: February. 01,1995 | Released Producted By: MacGillivray Freeman Films , Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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Cast

Meryl Streep

Director

Thomas A. Walsh

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Meryl Streep

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Horst in Translation (filmreviews@web.de) "The Living Sea" is an IMAX documentary from over 20 years ago and the title tells you what this is about: water. IMAX has a tendency to be frequently only visually convincing and not thematically and this one here is not even the former. The film is packed with phrases such as if we want to save the environment, we need to understand it, but there is little substance beyond that. Apart from that, I think Meryl Streep is a great actress, but not a great narrator. And I always find it irritating if they use 2 people, a star and a non-famous person, to narrate these movies, especially when they don't even go for 40 minutes. Admittedly, the subject here (sea/water) is a very general one which makes it a tough challenge to make a film with focus on that issue, but with the money they had available for this one here, I still expected something better. Not recommended.

mhawfield-2 A fascinating look at how the oceans of the world impact the Earth. Facts like "70% of the Earth's oxygen comes from ocean plants." Great soundtrack from sting that compliments the film and each story. While not as impressive watching it at home as it is in an IMAX theater, it is still well worth a look at.

matt-81 I am an avid fan of the IMAX format, but rarely have I ever been a fan of any IMAX film. This is the one IMAX film that I feel has used the advantages of the format in nearly every shot, and besides that, it is an elegantly produced little film. Extremely beautiful, with many highlights. It is a must-see for all those who've never been exactly impressed by anything at an IMAX show (although the 'industry' is working overtime in amping up this cinema-sideshow - they promise it will be the 'next big thing' in movies). DON'T WATCH IT AT HOME.

DiverBen This IMAX film is a breathtaking look at the workings of the world's oceans and its inhabitants. Magnificent cinematography makes this film an awesome sight on the giant screen. The magic is lost on video, however. But it is nevertheless an informative and beautifully filmed documentary. Also check out the great soft jazz/new age/pop soundtrack by Sting.