The IMAX Space Collection (Hail Columbia/The Dream Is Alive/Blue Planet/Destiny in Space/Mission to Mir)

Description

A collection of space documentaries filmed in the expansive IMAX format: Hail Columbia, The Dream is Alive, Blue Planet, Destiny in Space, and Mission to MIR.

DVD Features:
Featurette
Interactive Menus
Other

Customer Reviews:

IMAX films are almost always 4:3 format.......2003-04-01

That's because IMAX theaters are that same 4:3 format. To get widescreen you'd have to either lose picture on the top and bottom, or stretch the screen out over two blocks.

IMAX Space Collection in standard format.......2002-06-25

I love the IMAX films but was disappointed that these DVD's were in standard 4:3, not widescreen 16:9 or 2.35:1.
Also, the audio narration is often drowned-out by the background music and is hard to hear.
Otherwise, the shots and scenes are outstanding.

disapointing.......2002-04-04

If you want to get a lot of brilliant space and launch shots, you won't find them here. The best parts of these movies could fit on one disc. "Dream" and "Destiny" are the better ones.
It's kind of creepy watching all of this taking place onboard Challenger.

Space Dome remembered.......2002-03-14

This is the perfect way to remember our Saturday nights that we spent taking the kids to eat chicken fingers and then to space dome to see destiny in space or the dream is alive. This is one level 2 counselor that wishes the management of the Space and Rocket Center hadn't driven me away. Bring the Duce back!!!

Poor value for money.......2002-01-24

Despite being a space anorak, I was disappointed. At around 35mins per DVD, it's clear they'd all fit on just one - it'd be a good deal at 1/5th the price. The packaging is basic; no further content or data on the cases. And cheap-looking DVDs...

Content is fun, but only fascinating in part. About what you'd expect from a decent TV documentary. The IMAX format is lost even on my widescreen setup, and the resulting wide-angle distortion is sometimes a distraction.

Tech note: I also noticed poor colour resolution - distinct colour graduations which I've not seen on other DVDs. Perhaps a coincidence, but I doubt it.

Description

The ultimate giftpack of the most popular IMAX space titles, including: Blue Planet, Destiny in Space and the Dream is Alive.

Customer Reviews:

The dream rekindled.......2006-08-09

After viewing the VHS version of these films for years we were delighted to view the DVDs in their unfaded glory. Wow!

Very Good Documentaries!.......2006-08-02

My husband and I loved watching these documentaries. However, my son, 5, faded in and out with its more mature teaching style. Great for older space enthusiasts. For my son, I wound up finding a musical adventure, "My Fantastic Field Trip To The Planets," where the planets have faces (very effective for holding young kids' interests). Overall, I recommend this Imax Best of Space Collection, but for the little ones don't expect too much interest.

Blue Planet.......2004-12-15

I recently purchased the DVD titled Blue Planet, not the 3 DVD collection, and I loved it! It is an impressively superb documentary that shows our planet from outer space. There is an astronaut that talks about the ozone layer, the atmosphere, etc.. It is worth watching it. I also took it to my classroom and showed it to the eighth grade class. They were hypnotized and enjoyed the documentary. Most importantly, they learned about our planet.

If you are an earth science lover or has a friend who happens to be a science teacher, this would be a treat. I am planning to purchase the other 2 DVD titles about Earth.

Maria from Boston, Massachusetts

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IMAX: Journeys in Space Collection
Starring: Imax
Manufacturer: Imax
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000UR9TRI
Release Date: 2007-11-13

Description

Eight IMAX space titles now in one new collection! The top-selling Space Station (narrated by Tom Cruise) and Blue Planet, along with other popular IMAX titles such as Cosmic Voyage, The Dream is Alive, and Destiny in Space (narrated by Leonard Nimoy). Suit up for a trip aboard the International Space Station, orbiting at 220 miles above the Earth's surface. Venture on a journey through our universe using ground-breaking computer animation and cutting edge science to see first-hand the sights that were once unimaginable. See the Earth as only few people have ever seen it: from space. Take a glimpse of the future and see the very first city in space. Journey behind the scenes for thethrilling maiden voyage of the world's first space shuttle. And much, much more!

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