Dolphins and Whales 3D: Tribes of the Ocean is creatively
presented by Jean-Michel Cousteau, an acclaimed environmentalist and
film producer. Thanks to his team of experts, both in film and
science, he brings the viewer on an amazing 3D journey about these
enchanting creatures of the sea. Narrated by actress Daryl Hannah
who was obviously chosen for her role as a Mermaid in the film
Splash, Hannah lends her voice well to this edutainment
documentary as the viewer learns and experiences the wonders of
these intelligent underwater mammals and the dangers of mankind.
Unfortunately
Cousteau's message of environmentalism and extinction
is quite powerful in this documentary as the film is divided into a
set of vignettes, each showcasing a certain species of dolphins or
whales such as the almost extinct Southern Right Whale. Regrettably
the
Eubaleana Australis were dubbed this name because of how easy they
were to hunt. We learn of the animals scientific name as
before each segment begins, a skeletal frame of the mammal will
appear on the screen and both their common and scientific name are
displayed such as the Killer Whale or the Orcinus Orca.
As
Hannah informs the viewer of their underwater habits or for some,
their strong tribe like mentally, it highlights the estimated number
that remain in the wild and how mankind through industrialism have
caused many of these mammals to be endangered. Although not all the
documentary is about gloom and doom as the use of IMAX 3D only
highlights these amazing creatures even more, whether it is the
dolphins playing "tag" with a piece of seaweed or how the Killer
Whales are the true kings of the sea. It's quite fascinating to
watch!
From the
amazing cinematography to the engaging soundtrack, especially the
sounds of male Humpback whales singing, the goal of
Cousteau was not only to highlight the very real possibility of
extinction for these mammals but to take the viewer on a personal
and surreal journey from the comfort of the theatre. He has
succeeded on both levels, especially with the use of IMAX 3D.
Definitely a must see documentary!
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