It has to be admitted that the filming of this series is exceptional. All credit goes to the tireless camera people who toiled in the harshest of circumstances and due to superhuman patience and dedication, captured imagines that are some of the best wildlife pictures ever made. Such quality of work deserves a narrative that is both informing and entertaining. Alas, the script falls very short indeed.
Criticism should not be leveled at David Attenborough, who narrates not presents the monologue. His reputation is deserved, but as age has advanced, his contribution to later documentaries that markets his name is less and less.
The fault lies with the script writers who present an inane account of what is seen. The words do little more than describe what you see adding, if anything, a cringing emotional anthopomorphism. It does disservice to the marvellous work of the camera crews. Worse, it leaves many questions unanswered.
For those who are too tired to think and want incredible images, this documentary is the ticket. If you want more, you'll be disappointed.
Criticism should not be leveled at David Attenborough, who narrates not presents the monologue. His reputation is deserved, but as age has advanced, his contribution to later documentaries that markets his name is less and less.
The fault lies with the script writers who present an inane account of what is seen. The words do little more than describe what you see adding, if anything, a cringing emotional anthopomorphism. It does disservice to the marvellous work of the camera crews. Worse, it leaves many questions unanswered.
For those who are too tired to think and want incredible images, this documentary is the ticket. If you want more, you'll be disappointed.