Earth

If you’re looking for an eye opener in theaters, “Earth” is the latest film to draw a tear to your eye and a Kleenex to your nose. To venture to America, Disneynature has head across the pond to present some harsh realities. As the film follows three families showcasing their struggles with migration, don’t feel embarrassed to wipe away a tear or feel inspired to “Save the Polar Bears!” as I swore to do right after viewing.

Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield’s gorgeous documentary goes to the corners of the world to capture the lives of animals, plants, and minerals. Focusing more on migration troubles, the film captures a family of elephants, humpback whales, and polar bears as they find attempt to travel to different parts of the world in order to survive. James Earl Jones serves as narrator who mixes humor with educational trivia as the film unravels to give the audience a deep connection with their mother Earth.

From a mother polar bear and her two adorable cubs coming out from hibernation and finding their footing for the first time to adult elephants protecting their spawn from hungry lions, the film brings much more than educational points. As a humpback whale mother and her new born baby migrate more than 4,000 miles for warmer weather, you find yourself rooting for these creatures. Although the survival stories serve as rewarding, “Earth” also makes sure to show the harsh realities as well.

While viewing the 99-minute film, the time-lapse photography, incredible aerial shots, and close-up shots of the animals create a beautiful cinematography. Make sure to stay through the credits where producers explain how they were able to get such beautiful shots including a hot air balloon.

The film fulfills its duties not only as an entertaining documentary, but an educational one as well. The messages aren’t incredibly shattering, but they are lessons none the less that need to be repeated.

Written by: Chantal Waldholz

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