Arctic Tale
SCORE: 81
Arctic Tale is not much of a movie, but more of a documentary
(editor: think of the National Geographic) with some commentary. This
Blu-ray disc chronicles the life of a polar bear, and a walrus. It
starts with their birth until these females have cubs of their own.
Hopefully I did not spoil this movie for anyone interested in watching
it.
There are some colors in Arctic Tale, but a lot of dark ones, or white
ones. The underwater video is exceptional. I loved seeing how the ocean
bottom looks way out there. Animals do die, but it is done in a family
friendly manner. The worst images on this disc are of animals eating
dead animals. This could present a teachable moment about animals -
especially when they are hungry.
I had a few hints of a very controversial topic during the movie. As the
credits rolled the floodgates opened up, and veil was dropped. The
dubious global warming religious belief is taught as truth. I found
myself asking how washing my clothes in cold water would help a polar
bear. Maybe if Al Gore would stop flying around in private jets I would
accept his sermons, and leave science and logic at the door.
Arctic Tale disappointed me in the extras portion. There are two
features; a making of the movie, and polar bear spotting. Oh I almost
forgot there is also the theatrical trailer. I have heard about how much
more content the Blu-ray disc can hold, and sadly it was not utilized. I
do think there are a lot of wonderful images that are worth re-watching.
A few did make me feel cold though.
Each and every single one of the menu screens function as I would expect
them to. I had no problems navigating around the intelligently designed
screens. The storyline seems genuinely concerned about the animals in
the Arctic. I have to wonder the impact all of the humans taking video
had on the environment up there.
Arctic Tale shows a lot about family in the animal kingdom. One animal
comes to the rescue and winds up dying for it. Of course that wound up
feeding two polar bears who needed to eat. I see this movie as a great
way to see how these animals live, and teach your children the
differences between mankind, and the animal kingdom.
- Mark
Graphics: 84%
Sound: 78%
Replay/Extras: 74%
Gameplay: 86%
Family Friendly Factor: 85%
System: Blu-ray
Publisher: Paramount
Rating: 'G' for General Audiences
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