“I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority.”
E.B. White (1899-1985)
“In all things of Nature there is something of the marvelous.”
Aristotle (384BC-322BC)
After 8 months of anticipation I had the wonderful pleasure last evening of watching the film entitled “Earth” by Disney Nature in celebration of Earth Day. And, it was as perfect as I had imagined. Oh! I am also excited to have a tree planted in my honor because of my ticket purchase.
Some critics have been labeling it a kids’ movie but I wholeheartedly disagree. I must admit that although it is being labeled such, many of the same critics rarely show this much enthusiasm for a “kids’ movie”. Here is a quote from one of the harshest movie critics of all time- the L.A Times- "It shouldn't be missed. What it does well is so remarkable that by the time the credits roll you likely won't want it to end." Some didn’t like James Earl Jones’s narration. Some of it was a little, ummm, unexpected and perhaps corny, but J. Earl Jones is one of my favorite guys alive today, so I enjoyed his narration very much.
I also read some people mentioning that Global Warming is an undertone theme or drive behind this movie but being a somewhat skeptic (emphasis on somewhat) of Global Warming and its causes, I did not find that in there at all. If you go looking for it, you will seek it just as anything you are searching for to fit and shape your already deeply engrained opinion. Even though Earth’s temperature rising is mentioned, it does not even acknowledge that the human race exists one single bit or the causes of the warming, not even a suggestive reason.
It was incredible to see our wonderful and incredibly vibrant planet on such a grand scale in the theatre. Species of beings I never knew existed and their uniqueness was completely captivating. We lose touch with our world and ourselves when we don’t take notice of all the life around us. That concrete jungle previously mentioned. I am so grateful to have people with such talent and vision in the world to create pieces like this that inspire all of us to live, not just be. Walt’s vision 65 years ago with True-Life Adventure Films have come so far and this only makes me a thousand times more excited about visiting Disney World once again next month. (yes Christy, Disney World is better than Disney Land, just as Florida is better than California).
As a brief side note, it appears this Earth Day film release will be an annual occurrence. Next year Disney Nature will release a film entitled “Ocean” and it looks just as incredible!!! I can’t wait, I hope you can make it.
You can view the trailer here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G06r7eKKjkI
or google Disney Nature Ocean.
What a wonderful world. Enjoy it and take care of it!
