Planet Earth II [4k UHD + Blu-ray]

The first thing I did when I brought home my 4k TV was purchase this movie. It has excellent education, narration and the video is breath taking! Anyone who has a 4k TV and enjoys nature will love either of the Planet Earth movies. Can't wait for the next one.

Content is 5-star. I amended review after Amazon refund. Apparently I just got a a happenstance bum download. I will leave this here as a warning to anyone else who encounters problems that sometime, “glitch happens” and don’t kill yourself altering your settings. OLD REVIEW: I bought a streaming version of Planet Earth II [Ultra HD] 2017 and am having trouble running it on my Amazon Fire TV (3rd Generation) which is plugged directly into an HDMI port on my LG OLED65B6P (2016 Model). It kicks into HDR mode and then the image is over-bright -- as if the black layer was missing entirely. I bought several other Ultra HD streaming movies through Amazon the same way (Lawrence of Arabia, Close Encounters, etc.) and am not having this issue. Is there a way to "re-load/re-boot" it somehow?

Purchased the digital version of this series. It is outstanding. The video these dedicated people were able to get is amazing and the clarity of the picture makes it feel like you are seeing these animals practically in a zoo setting. Highly recommend for not just showing off your new 4K HDR tv but for watching the greatness that is these animals in there natural habitat.

BBC once again great a GREAT job with planet Earth 2. The 4k is stunning on my 4k TV and MacBook. Sir David Attenborough does an amazing job narrating. I watch at night before bed. I am extremely glad I bought a digital version and plan on buying a DVD copy also.

This is the follow up to the groundbreaking "Planet Earth" which was released in 2007. Planet Earth raised the bar for nature videos and Planet Earth II goes well beyond it. It took 117 trips to 40 countries over a period of years to put this together and every bit of the effort shows on the screen. Each scene is amazing and the photography is exquisite.

Another winner from Attenborough and the BBC team. There were some legacy footage clips from previous BBC documentaries (shot in 1080p) in a few brief places, but overall still excellently shot (new) footage, editing and narration. Some of the sound effects were artificial or enhanced a little, but I didn't find that to be any significant problem or distraction. Some purists might object to some of it though I suppose.

I am constantly amazed by the natural world as seen and discovered by these BBC photographers. Some motion sequences will take your breath away, and when you do recover, you can only say - WOW!

Extraordinary video footage on my new 65" UHD QLED TV. BBC has set the standard for nature videos, and the UHD version is worth every penny if you have a newer tv. I have always enjoyed nature videos but I've never seen anything with the quality that this video has.

Neue, interessante Kameraführung, spannende und sehr informative Aufnahmen, deren Verlauf und Inhalt jeder gut folgen kann. Wieder sehr schön in einzelne Themengebiete aufgeteilt. Auf jedenfall sehenswert! Sehr gut verpackt und sehr schnell geliefert!

The Planet Earth 1 was probably the best nature doc ever made and this one does indeed surpass it! its unbelievably well done. The angles, the soundtrack the pacing and of course the narration by Sir Attenborough. Just amazing!!!

Des images en 4K incroyables. Je commence à regarder le premier des 4 dvd il dure 2h30. Beaucoup de contenu malheureusement qu’en anglais aussi bien languages que sous titres mais ça n’est pas bien compliqué à comprendre. Le prix peut paraître excessif mais la qualité du documentaire est au rendez vous

This series was shown for the first time on television in 2016 and created considerable admiration for the latest levels achieved in the photography. The broadcast experience, both visually and sonically, was arguably the best yet in a very long run of natural world triumphs. These have regularly pushed the boundaries of technology relative to their vintage at the time of recording and this series is no exception in that line of development. The likely question for those considering whether to stick with the broadcast version as probably recorded at home, or whether to invest in the disc version, is 'Are there still more technological wonders yet to be unlocked via a BD disc?' Having now experienced the BD version, but not the DVD, the answer to the question is most certainly ‘Yes’ particularly when combined with the increasing use of 4K television. The gain in clarity of both vision and sound is startling. This has the effect of making the viewing experience significantly more involving. At this point it is worth mentioning that the specially composed music makes a great deal of positive impact in terms of creating general ambience and, more particularly, in enhancing the dramatic effects of action sequences. A simple example of this would be the chase sequence between a baby Marine Iguana and the pursuing hordes of snakes. The degree of personal involvement that the viewer is immediately drawn into results from a remarkable fusion of vision and specific sound. Many similar examples could be drawn from the desert, jungle and following episodes and are a valuable addition to the main features. The commentary by David Attenborough for many viewers, and that includes this one, is an integral part of the success of these programs. At all times the depth of his understanding and his commitment and belief in what he says is absolute. It takes the experience far beyond casual, although awe-inspiring, visual entertainment and deeply into the realm of studies. These are delivered in a way that transforms what could be an academic exercise into a gripping natural drama that has implications for all life on earth. The responsibilities for all forms of life are made clear as well as the consequences of failure. Quite apart from the main feature of each program there are also the additional 10 minute documentaries added on which give a significant insight into the making of part of each program. One documentary in this series, for example, features the team enduring the most unimaginably inhospitable environment in their attempt to capture the behaviour of penguins. The privations for the team are extreme and lead from utter dejection to final ecstatic success. On the other hand, the fear of the lone cameraman at night in his city-based hide when spotted by a fully grown wild leopard at pouncing range is palpable. There are also the dare-devil exploits of the parachutists as they attempt to create the experience of a stooping eagle descending at literally breakneck speed – and so they go on! The above observations are only intended to give pointers as to what lies within this series. To do full justice to the series requires an understanding and appreciation that can only be gained by purchasing the discs. For those gripped by this outstanding broadcast series, the Blu-ray option simply offers further visual and sonic thrills and involvement which really have to be experienced to comprehend.

parto dicendo che purtroppo questo cofanetto in italia non e' uscito e probabilmente mai uscira', quindi il parlato e' in inglese. 2 blu ray 4K + 2 blu ray nella confezione, 5 ore circa di documentari con le immagini piu spettacolari mai viste, chi ha gia il primo cofanetto di PIANETA TERRA uscito una manciata di anni fa ,sa esattamente cosa trovarsi di fronte, il meglio del genere. 6 capitoli da circa 50 minuti l'uno, ognuno ben distinto. QUALITA' VIDEO 4K visionato su tv 65'' OLED LG E6V, questo cofanetto ha una qualita' video pazzesca, mai visti cosi i documentari, se volete il meglio per le immagini non potete cercare altro al momento, davvero tutto di altissimo livello. QUALITA' DOCUMENTARI siamo di fronte a 5 ore di immagini bellissime e incredibili, con delle riprese al limite dell'impossibile, nel primo capitolo "ISLANDS" le riprese ravvicinate dei draghi di comodo e dell'altra isola dove migliaia di serpenti assaltano altri rettili appena nati ,vi lascieranno a bocca aperta per lo stupore, cosi come tutte le altre meravigliose riprese che fanno di PIANETA TERRA 2 la miglior proposta documentaristica.