Disney’s Oceans isn’t the best nature documentary I have seen but it is worth a look. It is mostly a dark blue and gray visual sensation. There are a lot of waves and it is easy to become sea sick.
Unlike most ocean documentary where dolphins take up most of the time and ham up the screen, the one focus’ on some less well known sea creatures.
For better or worse, they barely mention the effects of climate change and pollution. Although, it is good to not feel lectured and powerless about it, there is not an appreciation given to effects on oceans’ wildlife. Growing up in South California, you spend a significant amount of time by the ocean. The power of the ocean and the sites of its many birds and mammals are ubiquitous themes. It is not hard to see the pollution or the dead seals on the beach that arrive every hour. This would be my biggest criticism of the film.
On the bright side, there is the best underwater photography ever filmed. Why this was not in 3D is my question. It looks great! Despite that it lacked structure and seemed long. It is didn’t have the usual story telling of Disney nature paradigm. This is good or bad depending on your opinion. I found it somewhat refreshing then I missed it.
If you are going to see this, see it on the biggest screen possible and sit near the front.
