Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Disneys Oceans Is An Epic Film

By Norman Kline

Disneynature Studios followed up the 2009 release of the ground breaking nature film "Earth" with the 2010 movie Disneys Oceans. Both were released in the United States on Earth Day which celebrated it's fortieth year in 2010. This movie is an emotional and thrilling peek into the underwater world.

The film was directed by Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud. It was narrated by British actor Pierce Brosnan, who is famous for his role as special agent James Bond in the 007 movie series. He is also an avid environmentalist. The movie was produced by Romain LeGrand. Disney Channel teen stars Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas recorded the hit song "Make A Wave" for the film's soundtrack. It entices young fans to answer the call to action to be proactive when it comes to making a difference on preservation.

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 production of this film took an excruciating amount of time. Two full years went into just the preproduction and planning. Then there were four years of filming. Over seventy five trips were made to destinations that have mostly never before been seen let alone filmed. In the four years of filming, the team amassed over 480 hours of footage. That would take twenty days straight to watch! It took another year after filming was complete to edit the footage down to the length of a regular feature film.

This movie is intended to answer one innocent question. What is an ocean? The answer is a complex ecosystem that has so many facets that all intertwine in a fierce yet delicate way. The directors felt there was no better way to answer this than to take the audience on a thrilling adventure underwater where they can float above a coral reef, glide through the water amongst dolphins, and sit side by side with a walrus nursing her cub.

Another view that they wanted to express was the affect that mankind is having on this essential resource. Pollution is a major culprit that is threatening the delicate balance of sea life. Financial gain that comes from too much fishing or too much development is also addressed in the movie. They wanted to demonstrate that water is without a doubt a precious resource that sustains all living things and it's in danger due to humans.

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.

Disneys Oceans is a heartfelt journey that will leave anyone who sees it breathless, touched, and inspired all at once. Stunning quality puts the viewer seemingly right in the film. It's a stunning tribute to nature and the unstoppable force that it is. It's inspirational message is sure to touch all who experience it.

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