Shame. Mostly monosyllable kindergarten repetitive script is poorly delivered by narrator Sigourney Weaver - a good actress but not narrator. Thus, the interesting, indeed some enchanting rare photography and music score are ruined.
James Cameron is executive producer. He should have narrated as his voice displays genuine respect & fascination of whales in one bonus feature as he watches the highlights of film.
Instead of paying Sigourney Weaver high wage, use the money for a better script with more intelligent/Interesting facts & narrator with an interesting voice.
This show had great possibilities , showing true hidden nature & intelligence of whales, proving common myths wrong, showing culture & traditions. Yet, it's the narration that separates the "must see" ones. It's why elder Sir David is beloved- his vocal TONE & delivery remains entertaining, plus he mostly had well written scripts. Tom Hiddleston (Loki) is another with great voice and delivery. Comedian Tim Allen (Bud Lightyear in Toy Story films) did fine narration of chimps for Disney. Bill Murrey is another with great voice & timing ( Baloo in Jungle book).
No music score is needed when photography is fascinating, only natural sounds of whales & oceans. But constant narration of wrong voice can ruin best filmography.
Preteens & older will become bored with this series.
James Cameron is executive producer. He should have narrated as his voice displays genuine respect & fascination of whales in one bonus feature as he watches the highlights of film.
Instead of paying Sigourney Weaver high wage, use the money for a better script with more intelligent/Interesting facts & narrator with an interesting voice.
This show had great possibilities , showing true hidden nature & intelligence of whales, proving common myths wrong, showing culture & traditions. Yet, it's the narration that separates the "must see" ones. It's why elder Sir David is beloved- his vocal TONE & delivery remains entertaining, plus he mostly had well written scripts. Tom Hiddleston (Loki) is another with great voice and delivery. Comedian Tim Allen (Bud Lightyear in Toy Story films) did fine narration of chimps for Disney. Bill Murrey is another with great voice & timing ( Baloo in Jungle book).
No music score is needed when photography is fascinating, only natural sounds of whales & oceans. But constant narration of wrong voice can ruin best filmography.
Preteens & older will become bored with this series.