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Wild China [Blu-ray] | ![Wild China [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51foee2MTQL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Bbc Video
Actor: Bbc Video
Studio: BBC WARNER
Category: DVD
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $26.25
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Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 2567
Format: Color, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), Chinese (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 300 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 1000038332
UPC: 883929017164
EAN: 0883929017164
ASIN: B0016I0AI2
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: August 5, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: BRAND NEW sealed shipped daily. International Shipping via Air Mail.
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Product Description
An exotic fusion of natural history and Oriental adventure "Wild China" is a series of journeys through four startlingly different landscapes each based around the travels of a real historical character. With splendour scale and romance Wild China lifts the veil on the world's most enigmatic and magnificent country delving into its vibrant habitats to reveal a land of unbelievable natural complexity. Journey across China from the glittering peaks of the Himalayas to the barren steppe the sub-Arctic to the tropical islands through deserts both searingly hot and mind-numbingly cold and see in pioneering images a dazzling array of mysterious beautiful wild and rare creatures.Running Time: 300 min.Format: BLU-RAY DISC Genre: TELEVISION/BBC UPC: 883929017164 Manufacturer No: 1000038332
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Beautifully filmed and soothingly narrated by Bernard Hill (The Lord of the Rings trilogy), Wild China takes an expansive look at the fourth largest country in the world. Over a period of more than six hours, the miniseries--which was co-produced by the BBC and China's CTV--lets viewers into a world that is straddling the line between modern-day efficiency and old world traditions. Fans accustomed to travelogues with personable hosts such as quirky Anthony Bourdain or perky Samantha Brown leading them through far away places may get a little bored with the hands-off approach here. But the beauty of this production is in the country and the people, and the way the filmmakers present them in crisply edited vignettes. We see the jumping spiders atop Mount Everest, the winding grace of the Great Wall, and of course some shy pandas that many people equate with China. But some of the best moments are the simple ones--children in a classroom, fishermen working the waters, and monks meditating in monasteries. As did the Planet Earth series, Wild China makes viewers wish they were there. The film doesn't touch heavily on the politics of China, but it isn't lacking because of the omission. As it is, Wild China ends all too soon, leaving viewers longing for more for a country that once didn't welcome foreigners in. --Jae-Ha Kim
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 Breathtaking glimpse of China November 14, 2008
E. Byers (San Diego, CA)
This is basically a 6 hour view into the country of China.
As Americans it seems that we don't know much about one of the most populous countries on the planet. This series takes you through many of the regions, including the animals, the local people, and current struggles. The segments are broken down into 6 hour long chunks and includes a short 'how this was filmed'.
The discs really show off the potential of blu-ray, and immerse you into the areas. It also includes some never before seen animal footage. High recommended.
Interesting October 30, 2008
Alver O. Murillo (Los Angeles)
Great scenery but the high definition is poor not crystal clear as Planet Earth.
Good, but can be better in 1080p October 3, 2008
Z. ZHANG (CT USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This documentary is great. However, the highest resolution is 1080i. I wish to see this in FULL-HD 1080p.
Wild China September 29, 2008
Werner Jankowsky (Toronto/Canada)
Wild China [Blu-ray]
the bluray I bought is more then excellent.
Beautiful footage of all areas of China.
One can view this DVD over and over again
with the same exciting feeling.
Wild China, You Make My Heart Sing! September 25, 2008
J.J.A. (Moorpark, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This Blu ray disc is one hundred percent better than China Revealed. So inspirational in revealing the true essence of the Chinese culture, which I greatly admire to a point that it makes me want to go to China to experience it myself. One must have the greatest respect for the oldest civilization in this modern world. Japan and Korea should both recognize the mother of their culture. A must have in a Blu ray collection!
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