When our professor told us to watch a documentary in class the other day, I just so happened to be drifting off, with visions of waterfalls appearing in my mind as I daydreamed. When I heard the word documentary, I immediately thought of Netflix because they are no stranger to a good-old fashioned doc. As I scrolled through their site on my computer, I spotted the documentary section. The first option? Planet Earth baby. I was hyped. I always wanted to watch it but the opportunity never presented itself. Until now. It certainly did not disappoint. It really makes the viewer appreciate the world around us and its diversity, as well as the patience and effort that was put into capturing it. I would definitely recommend watching it. However, I am here to review another review of the series. And it comes from the New York Times. It is titled "In the Animal Kingdom, the Wild Bunch Rules" by Susan Stewart. Off the bat, I could tell it was going to be a positive review. It was almost impossible to find a negative review of Planet Earth. I think this is because it is less of a documentary that makes an argument and is more of one that takes you on a visual journey. And this review explained that perfectly, without completely defining what the series is. That's what a movie review should accomplish in my opinion. Let the potential viewer know what he or she is about to get into but don't let them know too much. Additionally, your opinion is less important than you think. Touch on what it is, then move on to more pertinent information.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/24/arts/television/24plane.html
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