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| Wild China [Blu-ray] | ![Wild China [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51foee2MTQL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Bbc Video
Actor: Bbc Video
Studio: BBC WARNER
Category: DVD
List Price: $39.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (16 reviews)
Sales Rank: 3985
Format: Color, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), Chinese (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: Blu-ray
Running Time: 300 minutes
Number Of Items: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 1000038332
UPC: 883929017164
EAN: 0883929017164
ASIN: B0016I0AI2
Release Date: August 5, 2008
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
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| Editorial Reviews:
Description
An exotic fusion of natural history and Oriental adventure, "Wild China" is a series of journeys through four startlingly different landscapes, each based around the travels of a real historical character. With splendour, scale and romance, Wild China lifts the veil on the world's most enigmatic and magnificent country, delving into its vibrant habitats to reveal a land of unbelievable natural complexity. Journey across China from the glittering peaks of the Himalayas to the barren steppe, the sub-Arctic to the tropical islands, through deserts both searingly hot and mind-numbingly cold and see, in pioneering images, a dazzling array of mysterious, beautiful, wild and rare creatures.
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: Read 11 more reviews...
 Simply breathtaking November 23, 2008
Documentary is beautifully made with spectular scenery. The richness of colors of the blu-ray is 2nd to none. There's not a boring moment in the entire 6 hrs of viewing.
Breathtaking glimpse of China November 14, 2008
This is basically a 6 hour view into the country of China.
As Americans it seems that we don't know much about one of the most populous countries on the planet. This series takes you through many of the regions, including the animals, the local people, and current struggles. The segments are broken down into 6 hour long chunks and includes a short 'how this was filmed'.
The discs really show off the potential of blu-ray, and immerse you into the areas. It also includes some never before seen animal footage. High recommended.
Interesting October 30, 2008
Great scenery but the high definition is poor not crystal clear as Planet Earth.
Good, but can be better in 1080p October 3, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This documentary is great. However, the highest resolution is 1080i. I wish to see this in FULL-HD 1080p.
Wild China September 29, 2008
Wild China [Blu-ray]
the bluray I bought is more then excellent.
Beautiful footage of all areas of China.
One can view this DVD over and over again
with the same exciting feeling.
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