Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed [HD DVD]

Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed [HD DVD]
by Chris Thorburn

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Actor: Russell Crowe
Director: Chris Thorburn
Brand: Image Entertainment
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Dolby, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.77:1
Running Time: 102 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-01-30
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Discovery Channel

DVD Reviews of Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed [HD DVD]

DVD Review: A So So Doc on Australia
Summary: 3 Stars

Australia has always been of interest to me. I have known some Aussies and they've always struck me as being laid back and eager to have fun. This travel documentary narrated by Russell Crowe takes you into areas of Australia you didn't know existed and explores the land and its diversity of people. I was disappointed in this presentation in that it was heavy on the people, especially those Aborigines in the Outback and the rural sheep and cattle ranchers, and light on things I expected to see but didn't. I wanted to see more of the South Coast, the Mountains, and Tasmania. Too much time was spent on a Vietnamese commedian who immigrated after Saigon fell, and a young woman swimmer in an iron woman competition, and a young female rancher in the Outback. Even though the photography and editing were superb, the content was lacking and I was disappointed. This could have been a lot better.

DVD Review: Amazing footage, an in-depth view of the various cultures
Summary: 5 Stars

This is one of the best documentaries of a nation i have ever seen. You get a look at the many different ways Australians have adapted to and use their land. The footage is beautiful. It surely made me want to move to Australia.

DVD Review: Wow...Beautiful Australia!
Summary: 4 Stars

Fortunately, my Toshiba HD-A2 with the latest firmware 1.5 can play this disc without any problem. I really enjoy this wonderful documentary. The PQ is great except a few scenes particulary the lifeguard competition which has grainy scenes. Overall the PQ looks stunning.

The only small problem is some of the extra features can't play properly with occasional freezing. If you're not into the extras then this will be a great disc. Highly recommended!

DVD Review: Awesome Discovery Atlas HD title
Summary: 5 Stars

This is an excellent example of HD video. Crowe does a great job of narration. Very informative and interesting HD DVD on Austrailia. You need the 1.5 firmware if you have a Toshiba HD-XA2 player. Sound is OK nothing over the top. Crowe's voice comes through very clean through the center channel. A little long, but still very interesting title.

DVD Review: Do not buy this if you use Xbox 360 HD DVD drive.
Summary: 1 Stars

Do not buy this if you use Xbox 360 HD DVD drive. It does not work. Amazon don't tell you this and are misleading buyers.

Description of Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed [HD DVD]

Discover the world, one person at a time.Discovery Atlas! Take an epic adventure with intimate insight into the big, bold and tenacious country of Australia. Step into one of the world's oldest cultures, drive the world's biggest trucks and join a cattle roundup on the world's largest ranch on one of the earth's youngest nations. Spanning over 4 million miles with over 22,000 miles of coastline, Australia is a captivating mix of desolation and riches, from the harsh life of the outback to the welcoming, fertile lands of its coastline. Deeply rooted to the land that offers them so much, Australians are survivors as they've faced some of the driest conditions worldwide. Hear the stories of its spirited people, including Aboriginal performers who trace their ancestry back to the land, a lifesaver who can't imagine an existence without the ocean and a jillaroo who could never be fenced in.

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Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed [HD DVD]

Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed [HD DVD]by Chris Thorburn

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DVD Reviews of Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed [HD DVD]

DVD Review: A So So Doc on Australia Summary: 3 Stars

DVD Review: Amazing footage, an in-depth view of the various culturesSummary: 5 Stars

DVD Review: Wow...Beautiful Australia!Summary: 4 Stars

DVD Review: Awesome Discovery Atlas HD title Summary: 5 Stars

DVD Review: Do not buy this if you use Xbox 360 HD DVD drive.Summary: 1 Stars