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The crew of Wild Pacific includes Huw Cordrey, Mark
Brownlow, Chiara Bellati, Jonathan Clay, Benedict Cumberbatch,
and William Carrey. ***
Wild Pacific is a documentary that lives up to its name,
covering the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Multiple
episodes appear on the disc, and each covers a different
subject matter, from the wildlife under the ocean to raging,
active volcanoes. ***
When it comes to nature documentaries, BBC never fails
to please. Once again, they create a product that is both
entertaining and educational to viewers. It doesn’t matter
who you are, if you’re a fan of documentary filmmaking,
nature shows, or both, Wild Pacific will make a worthwhile
addition to your Blu-Ray collection. Even with each of the
episodes clocking in at nearly an hour, they never feel
boring, dragged-out, or outstaying their welcome. It’s t
ough to review documentaries, especially considering so
many touch upon similar subject matters to this one, but
Wild Pacific stands out as one of the finest in recent years.
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Image and Sound:
As you’d expect from a BBC nature documentary, Wild
Pacific looks and s ounds pretty damn good in 1080p. Throughout,
the image is bright and vibrant, and there is an astonishing
amount of detail in every shot. Some minor flaws rear their
heads every once in a while, but nothing really jumps out
at me as a distraction. ***
Sadly, the audio mix is a bit disappointing, being
very front-heavy with the emphasis mostly on the dialogue.
This isn’t a terrible audio mix, but this reviewer expected
more to go along with the crisp, beautiful visuals.
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