Wild China
starring: Wild China
directed by: BBC Video
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Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 08/05/2008Run time: 300 minutesRating: Nr
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Beautifully filmed and soothingly narrated by Bernard Hill (The Lord of the Rings trilogy), Wild China takes an expansive look at the fourth largest country in the world. Over a period of more than six hours, the miniseries--which was co-produced by the BBC and China's CTV--lets viewers into a world that is straddling the line between modern-day efficiency and old world traditions. Fans accustomed to travelogues with personable hosts such as quirky Anthony Bourdain or perky Samantha Brown leading them through far away places may get a little bored with the hands-off approach here. But the beauty of this production is in the country and the people, and the way the filmmakers present them in crisply edited vignettes. We see the jumping spiders atop Mount Everest, the winding grace of the Great Wall, and of course some shy pandas that many people equate with China. But some of the best moments are the simple ones--children in a classroom, fishermen working the waters, and monks meditating in monasteries. As did the Planet Earth series, Wild China makes viewers wish they were there. The film doesn't touch heavily on the politics of China, but it isn't lacking because of the omission. As it is, Wild China ends all too soon, leaving viewers longing for more for a country that once didn't welcome foreigners in. --Jae-Ha Kim
Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 08/05/2008Run time: 300 minutesRating: Nr
Amazon.com:
Beautifully filmed and soothingly narrated by Bernard Hill (The Lord of the Rings trilogy), Wild China takes an expansive look at the fourth largest country in the world. Over a period of more than six hours, the miniseries--which was co-produced by the BBC and China's CTV--lets viewers into a world that is straddling the line between modern-day efficiency and old world traditions. Fans accustomed to travelogues with personable hosts such as quirky Anthony Bourdain or perky Samantha Brown leading them through far away places may get a little bored with the hands-off approach here. But the beauty of this production is in the country and the people, and the way the filmmakers present them in crisply edited vignettes. We see the jumping spiders atop Mount Everest, the winding grace of the Great Wall, and of course some shy pandas that many people equate with China. But some of the best moments are the simple ones--children in a classroom, fishermen working the waters, and monks meditating in monasteries. As did the Planet Earth series, Wild China makes viewers wish they were there. The film doesn't touch heavily on the politics of China, but it isn't lacking because of the omission. As it is, Wild China ends all too soon, leaving viewers longing for more for a country that once didn't welcome foreigners in. --Jae-Ha Kim
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - wonderful glimpse f China
Our whole family 7 years to 45 years enjoyed watching this DVD.It shows the geographic diversity and beauty of China that most of us have never seen.
Rating: - AMAZING
Amazing footage and educational.Image shakes a bit on camera pans likely due to PAL to NTSC trasnfer.Still give it a 5 star rating.
Rating: - Breathtakingly beautiful
I was impressed with the quality and the information given about China's history and culture. The photography is breathtaking. I wish I could have been on this assignment to enjoy it personally.
Highly recommended.
Rating: 
- Beautiful images, empty words
This is another outstanding British series with excellent production values and plenty for everyone.The makers clearly took full advantage of the pre-Olympic mandated official Chinese tolerance of western journalists, and traveled the length and breadth of the country to document its seldom-seen wildlife.The results are stunning.Each episode covers a geographical area and the focus is largely on photogenic megafauna, but there is so much that is new that this is an acceptable gloss.
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Rating: - Great and interesting video!
For those who likes toknow about foreing cultures, specially from China it's something you must see! You will enjoy this great production.
- wonderful glimpse f ChinaOur whole family 7 years to 45 years enjoyed watching this DVD.It shows the geographic diversity and beauty of China that most of us have never seen.
- AMAZINGAmazing footage and educational.Image shakes a bit on camera pans likely due to PAL to NTSC trasnfer.Still give it a 5 star rating.
- Breathtakingly beautifulI was impressed with the quality and the information given about China's history and culture. The photography is breathtaking. I wish I could have been on this assignment to enjoy it personally.
Highly recommended.
- Beautiful images, empty wordsThis is another outstanding British series with excellent production values and plenty for everyone.The makers clearly took full advantage of the pre-Olympic mandated official Chinese tolerance of western journalists, and traveled the length and breadth of the country to document its seldom-seen wildlife.The results are stunning.Each episode covers a geographical area and the focus is largely on photogenic megafauna, but there is so much that is new that this is an acceptable gloss.
... Read More
- Great and interesting video!For those who likes toknow about foreing cultures, specially from China it's something you must see! You will enjoy this great production.
