Coral Reef Adventure DVD

Samw · #1 02-16-2004, 06:47 AM

Has anyone checked out this new DVD?

http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASI...849255-0961160

How is it?

monza · #2 02-16-2004, 04:05 PM

Saw it when it was in IMAX. It was ok, I was kind of disappointed. Cool filming for sure, made for simple non reefing minds, light family styled entertainment.
It's also on out on dish.

Dave

(Sorry comma police, I like the things)

Delphinus · #3 02-16-2004, 04:08 PM

If you like anthias, you will like this movie. Unfortunately there are a lot of other parts of the reef that are glossed over or overlooked altogether.

I wouldn't go so far as to call it a "disappointment" but it certainly didn't live up to my expectations. For example, I don't think there were any scenes dedicated to anemones or anemonefish.

But boy, if you like anthias, it is just shot after shot, scene after scene, of anthias. Did I mention there is a lot of anthias in the movie? Because there are a lot of anthias. Pretty fish, ... but ... uh ... there are OTHER pretty fish in the reef too, no?

Aquattro · #4 02-16-2004, 05:15 PM

Tony, did you happen to see any anthias in this film?

Son Of Skyline · #5 02-16-2004, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by reef_raf

Tony, did you happen to see any anthias in this film?

I heard there may be some anthias in the film somewhere.

whaase · #6 02-16-2004, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Son Of Skyline

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Originally Posted by reef_raf

Tony, did you happen to see any anthias in this film?

I heard there may be some anthias in the film somewhere.

Darn, it must have gone by so quick I missed it...

Walter

Bob I · #7 02-16-2004, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Delphinus

If you like anthias, you will like this movie. Unfortunately there are a lot of other parts of the reef that are glossed over or overlooked altogether.

I wouldn't go so far as to call it a "disappointment" but it certainly didn't live up to my expectations. For example, I don't think there were any scenes dedicated to anemones or anemonefish.

But boy, if you like anthias, it is just shot after shot, scene after scene, of anthias. Did I mention there is a lot of anthias in the movie? Because there are a lot of anthias. Pretty fish, ... but ... uh ... there are OTHER pretty fish in the reef too, no?

Hmmmm, Anthias eh. You are such a good salesman, I ordered one for $19.50

Buccaneer · #8 02-16-2004, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob_I

Hmmmm, Anthias eh. You are such a good salesman, I ordered one for $19.50

But are you prepared to feed it 3 times a day ?

Bob I · #9 02-16-2004, 05:38 PM

Ahhh Steve, you must be post padding.

Delphinus · #10 02-16-2004, 06:24 PM

Do you not agree though? I didn't mind the anthias, just was a bit overwhelmed by them.

Don't get me wrong, it's worthwhile seeing the movie. I just wish they could have gone further with some things.

I seem to recall it also does pitch the guilt factor somewhat.

I think it is a very basic overview of reefs. To someone who's never seen a reef, it's a jaw dropper. To someone with a higher-than-average knowledge of the reefs already, it doesn't really tell you anything you didn't already know. But it's good eye candy still.