Microcosmos | Kristin Scott Thomas, Jacques Perrin | Nothing micro about this nature documentary!

Microcosmos | Kristin Scott Thomas, Jacques Perrin | Warning: Your eyeballs may dry out while watching this film.

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Microcosmos

	Microcosmos Kristin Scott Thomas, Jacques Perrin Miramax, 2005 average customer review:based on 85 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Nothing micro about this nature documentary!

The name itself is quite an oxymoron mostly because there is nothing micro about this grand, high quality movie. There are no actors and special effect as nature takes front stage and manages to impress, captivate and astound the viewer. There is very little talking involved as Kristin Scott Thomas narrates quickly in the beginning and lets the music takes over to the beat of the Earth itself.

From the beginning I was transported back to the meadows of Poland where I spent many happy warm childhood days on my grandparent's farm in the summer. The red poppies, filed flowers, birds and animals were both familiar and foreign at the same time. The incredibly detailed close-ups and ultra sharp picture quality made every grass strand sway and dance in the wind, each water droplet glisten, each feather, tentacle and grain of sand was in high display as if in a museum for everyone to admire.

The day in the life of a bug on a French meadow, in the ponds and sandy plateaus was incredible to watch. The struggles for survival and their daily grind was shown in a rather beautiful light with pleasurable disposition. I felt an intimate connection with Mother Nature as I got a glimpse of uninterrupted life of the many beautiful and complex creatures that cover out planet and form such a huge part of the eco system. Their life and death goes unnoticed yet their vital role is really wonderfully portrayed in Microcosmos with careful and painstakingly filmed moments which reveal so much in depth information that it can be mind boggling at times. These tiny titans live and fight, love and reproduce even when some of those insects only have a twenty four hour life span they still make the most of it. I love the snails; ants, salamanders; even the scary spiders and beetles, ladybugs, millipedes and dozens of other mini masters of our planet roam around and live almost unnoticed right under our noses.

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Warning: Your eyeballs may dry out while watching this film.

If you are at all fascinated or inspired by the world of insects, you MUST see this film. A friend of mine has been pushing it on me for weeks now, and I finally watched it... and now, I have to own it so I can watch it over and over.

I can't really call it a documentary... It's more of an art film. The only human speech occurs at the beginning at the end, and it's minimal. The images are mostly of insects going about their daily lives. You might not think that sounds interesting, but I sat in rapt wonder, my breakfast forgotten and my eyeballs drying out because I didn't want to blink.

If insects make you squirm and freak out, then this film probably isn't for you. But if you find them at all fascinating... Well, I think I've made my point.

PLEASE ignore the cheesy Americanized cover picture. It's totally at odds with the zen-like mood of the film.

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Small life, is larger than life!

Not to repeat what others have already eloquently stated, this movie is phenomenal! If you like to watch Animal Planet, or have a curiosity for a 'micro' view of what life is like for the creatures we seldom acknowledge, you MUST watch this film. It's life at its finest. All things, great and small ...

Microcosmos and the art of entering and exploring another world

Microcosmos is a truly outstanding film within the documentary style genre, but without the excessive narration that can too often ruin a film that is also a piece of art. Being familiar with other works of Jacques Perrin and his various collaborateurs (e.g. Le Peuple Migrateur/Winged Migration, and Himalaya) one appreciates their unique contribution in capturing and bringing to life on screen the enormous beauty of landscapes and animal life. Their achievement is in transforming the audience experience from one of observer to participant. They do this by deliberately creating multiple objectives . . . balancing artistic, scientific and cultural perspectives with technical innovations (new cameras and filming techniques). The emergence of a truly outstanding onscreen experience is the result of blending and bending these different perspectives. The credits at the end point to the variety of disciplines and contributers. Try to let go of your need to "learn something" in a conventional way, or to see a film typical of the Discovery Channel. After seeing Microcosmos, your own backyard, a nearby park or meadow will have been transformed into totally different worlds. In addition to delving into them with new eyes and ears, you can rely on a local library or book store to provide reference works that help you learn more now that curiosity has been peaked. It's no surprise this amazingly beautiful work is a European production that will delight children and adults alike. You will feel Microcosmos in your bones, and may start to think about sprouting your own wings!

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Best Nature Documentary

THis documentary is a must for anyone who enjoys nature documentaries. The best thing is that MicroCosmos has an introduction narration and an epilogue narritive, as the whole film is composed more as a work of art than informative. But the learning comes from the intricate intamcy with the insects being filmed through the cinematogrphy and amplified sounds of the insects.

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