Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Disneys Oceans Is An Epic Film

By Norman Kline

For a powerful and up close and personal look into the life of the ocean and it's inhabitants, Disneys Oceans is the movie to see. It was released to theaters on Earth Day 2010 by the Disneynature Studio. Disneynature is the same company who released the critically acclaimed movie "Earth" in 2009.

Directed by Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud, this movie makes legendary waves. A man named Romain LeGrand who has been working with Disney since 1995 produced the feature. Well known actor and environmentalist Pierce Brosnan was drafted to narrate the film. His calming voice matches the film perfectly. Two Disney Channel heartthrobs named Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers, recorded a single titled "Make A Wave" for the soundtrack. This song has inspired many of the young fans to take action and be proactive when it comes to saving the environment.

Almost three quarters of the earth's surface is made up of water. Never before has there been a film that takes the audience so deep underneath the surface to explore the life that inhabits under the sea. The two Jacques take the audience on an unprecedented adventure by capturing never before seen footage underneath the sea.

The creation of this movie was not something that came easy to the crew. There were two years taken for planning out and preproduction. That was followed by four entire years of on location filming. Over seventy five excursions were made to all over the world, some places so remote they have never been seen before. Over four hundred and eighty hours of footage was recorded. It took the filmmakers nearly a year to whittle down all that footage and into feature film length.

The directors said their inspiration for the film is to answer the question "What is an ocean?". Their vision was to capture the magic of the undersea life and show exactly all the different aspects of the sea. They wanted to provide a non-censured vision for all to see. They were able to show the sea's beauty, fierceness, and mysteries all in one movie.

They also wanted to show a true depiction of the damage humans have inflicted on this resource. They have shown the devastating effects of certain selfish practices such as over-fishing, over-developing, and pollution. In order to appreciate water, they wanted people to realize that without it, human, plant, and animal life definitely can not be sustained.

Their intent was not just to show this damage but also to show the amazing way sea life can be resilient. They found several remote areas where wildlife was making a come back, showing how strong the will to survive can be. Stunning footage of survival makes it's way into the film leaving the audience touched and inspired.

This movie will take the viewer on a heart warming and thrilling journey. Disneys Oceans is an excellent teaching aid and inspiring movie. The viewer can feel what it's like to swim alongside dolphins and sharks, study the intricate coral reef, and play with the majestic and endangered polar bears. The high definition footage is bound to leave a lasting impression on all who see it. - 40730

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