Wild Arabia
Wild Arabia
| 22 February 2013 (USA)
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British biologist and military veteran Steve Backshall visits the Arabnian peninsula to film its surprisingly rich and varied wildlife. Conrtrary to its desert reputation, Arabia comprises various distinct regions, each with its own species.

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Stoutor

It's not great by any means, but it's a pretty good movie that didn't leave me filled with regret for investing time in it.

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Doomtomylo

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

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PiraBit

if their story seems completely bonkers, almost like a feverish work of fiction, you ain't heard nothing yet.

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Edwin

The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

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TheLittleSongbird

Am a big fan of nature documentaries, especially the work of David Attenborough. Having been recommended 'Wild Arabia' through Amazon and here, it was instantly put down on my list as a must see. Also heard nothing but praise for it, which has nearly always been a good sign, so that further sparked interest. 'Wild Arabia' is as good as others on Amazon have said and there is not much to add, actually feeling much more than just a documentary. Throughout it's an awe-inspiring, utterly transfixing experience where one forgets they're watching a documentary and instead feeling like they're watching art. This may sound like extreme hyperbole, but to me 'Wild Arabia' is completely deserving of its praise and even deserving of more, should have lasted longer than the mere three episodes it lasted.It is hard knowing when to start with the praise. 'Wild Arabia' for starters looks amazing, reasons enough to make book a trip to see the more naturalistic parts of Arabia. It is gorgeously filmed, done in a completely fluid and natural, sometimes intimate (a great way of connecting even more with the animals and humans), way and never looking static. In fact much of it is remarkably cinematic. The scenery and habitats are some of the most breath-taking personally seen anywhere, whether in visual media and real life. The rich colours just leap out and the scenery from this part of the world has rarely looked more beautiful. The music here is a remarkably good fit, throughout it not only complements the visuals but enhances them and there is an authentic flavour to it.What of the narrative and information aspects? Can't fault 'Wild Arabia' in this aspect either. The narration has a great well-balanced mix of facts that will be familiar to the viewer and others that will induce the right amount of surprise. In short, it's just fascinating, informative and thoughtful with lots of insight, a tremendous respect for the subject and an intimate approach that works just right.From start to finish, 'Wild Arabia' managed to intrigue and illuminate, and there is a freshness to the material, not feeling derivative of anything. The narration is delivered articulately, there's an enthusiasm and precision about the delivery and it never feels preachy and always lets the scenery and such speak for itself.The wildlife themselves are a wonderful mix of the adorable and the dangerous, and one actually finds they're rooting for them in exactly the same way they would a human character. Not just that we also see how humans interact and adapt which was just as great and interesting to watch and the two aspects are balanced beautifully. There is a good deal of suspense and emotional impact. There are some scenes where one is amazed that they managed to be filmed in the first place.In all the three episodes, 'Wild Arabia' feels much more than a series and it doesn't feel episodic or repetitive. The episodes instead feel like their own story, without being too reliant on that approach, with real, complex emotions and animal characters developed in a way a human character would in a film but does it better than several.Overall, wondrous in every regard. Not to be missed. 10/10 Bethany Cox

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