Dolphins and Whales [Blu-ray 3D]

The 3D in this movie is pretty amazing. Due to technical glitch we watched this 2D the first time which was not very involving - your regular TV nature show. But with problems fixed, we watched it again in 3D and WOW - dolphins and whales in our living room. Really engaging and gave a feeling of being in the water with these creatures.

For me, the movie without any voice over, or just some *facts* about the creatures and their lives would have been great. The actual voice over was like being hit over the head with a bucket of self-righteousness for an hour. Almost none of the doom and gloom facts were backed up with any statistics or explanation of what was going wrong, and much of it is no doubt out of date as this movie is several years old. So really, just tell us about the dolphins and whales and their lives, and leave the preaching and moralizing out of it, this movie is not the place for it.

This 3D Blu-ray DVD is a documentary, as you can probably tell by the title, and it is quite interesting to watch particularly in 3D. I know 3D TV is not for everyone; however, I personally happen to enjoy watching 3D TV very much and own over 24 3D Blu-ray DVDs. 3D adds a special quality to the subject at hand by presenting the topic almost as if you were there. This particular DVD I found to be very informative and educational. It's great for children and adults of all ages. I recommend you buy this DVD if you haven't yet.

The 3D is so-so at best, the picture quality varys from very good to poor. But the real problem is being beaten over the head with "The Message". Every nature show now can't get produced it seems unless after showing you all the wonders under the sun they then get to preach about conservation and how the death nell is sounding for the planet. OK, I get it and I'll sit through it I have nothing against conservation, great idea. But this show is just depressing, the writing is awful, and most of the photography is boring.

I'll sum it up... whales and dolphins are dull, and you are killing them...

I found this IMAX: Deep Sea (Single-Disc Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray Combo) to be far superior, oh yeah-you'll get your message in this too ,but it's an easy pill to swallow compared to the drudgery of Dolphins and Whales...