The footage of chimpanzees in episode one is unarguably amazing photography, earning 5 stars off the bat. Alas the production leaves me rolling my eyes again and again. I've only watched episode one, and I doubt I'll watch another.
The narration tries to over-dramatize the sequences rather than present the gestalt of the chimpanzee troop's reality. Individuals are named to the detriment of each, trying to force roles of kingship, follower, loner, etc. On these wonderful non-human animals as if some underlying Shakespearean drama were unfolding.
The choice to use slow motion frequently throughout ruins the production further. Surely also an attempt to dramatize movement, relationships and contrived storyline. The tactic fails utterly, leaving one to feel this is a human tale, rather than a chimpanzee one.
Look no further than Seven Worlds One Planet for incredible footage presented right, with class and context but without Lion King stylized aspirations.
The narration tries to over-dramatize the sequences rather than present the gestalt of the chimpanzee troop's reality. Individuals are named to the detriment of each, trying to force roles of kingship, follower, loner, etc. On these wonderful non-human animals as if some underlying Shakespearean drama were unfolding.
The choice to use slow motion frequently throughout ruins the production further. Surely also an attempt to dramatize movement, relationships and contrived storyline. The tactic fails utterly, leaving one to feel this is a human tale, rather than a chimpanzee one.
Look no further than Seven Worlds One Planet for incredible footage presented right, with class and context but without Lion King stylized aspirations.