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Green Paradise: The Pacific [Blu-ray]

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Contributor	n/a, What's up Films and Maha Productions
Language	English
Number Of Discs	2
Runtime	2 hours and 10 minutes

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Explore the world's most beautiful paradises! The natural beauty of these stunning locales has been preserved for centuries by local populations. Travel to these magical places and experience their splendors in stunning high definition. Learn about local wildlife and regional ecosystems. Meet the locals whose dedication has preserved these lands, and who are now building their economies through sustainable eco-tourism. Filled with unforgettable imagery, Green Paradise tells the stories of the most gorgeous natural places on Earth!

Australia: Surrounded on three sides by the ocean, Margaret River is a small peninsula nestling in a corner of paradise: thousands of miles of coastline, with a wealth of beaches, bays, magical, deserted, primeval places.

French Polynesia: In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the Tuamotus is one of the largest archipelagos in French Polynesia. Displaying stunning beauty, the islands must now rise to the challenge of preserving the ecosystem of this coral garden.

Fiji: Fiji consists of more than 300 islands scattered in the South Pacific. In Fiji, all people can find an island that suits them as they retrace the steps of Robinson Crusoe, in this incredible paradise.

Philippines: The Philippines consists of 7,000 islands, including the island of Palawan, which is one of the wildest in the world. Still very undeveloped and traditional, its abundant wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, jungle mountains and white sandy beaches make it one of the most bio diverse islands in the Philippines.

Indonesia: Discover Raja Ampat, an archipelago composed of four main islands, covered in thick forest, and countless smaller islands. The beauty and variety of the Raja Ampat landscapes are breathtaking. Vast stretches of primary forest cover the islands, offering an ideal habitat for orchids, marsupials and birds of paradise. Blu-ray Plus Combo Pack-

In addition to the Blu-ray disc, this combo pack also includes: 1. DVD version of the program(s) that you can play in your DVD player, vehicle or computer. 2. Digital copy of the program that you can download to your computer and/or transfer to your mobile devices. Questar is pleased to offer you the ability to watch our award-wining programs whenever and wherever you want!

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.7 x 5.4 inches; 3.84 ounces
Director ‏ : ‎ What's up Films and Maha Productions
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Blu-ray, Color, NTSC, Widescreen
Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 10 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ February 15, 2011
Studio ‏ : ‎ Questar
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004FZMDS8
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2

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Davo

Beautiful photography for your Blu Ray player

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2014

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This is a superb product, the photography is excellent, the programs are relaxed and relaxing, its like being there and you appreciate this with pauses in the narration. The program on French Polynesia as a Green Paradise (no mention of the French nuclear tests) was perhaps the best, and the way it ended with a wave gently washing up the beach to a coconut was so artistic. For some crazy reason they are dirt cheap, but if you like noisy entertainments this isn't for you. If you have an interest in the beauty of nature it definitely is for you.

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liberal warrior

Worth a look

Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2014

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This video tells the story of 5 different locations, mostly islands in the Pacific...but the stories concentrate on one specific location on each country. I say mostly Pacific Ocean, but the Australian site was actually on the Indian Ocean side of the country.

Now, obviously, you can't really expect to learn all that much about 5 different countries from one disc. What the editors of this disc do is concentrate on one location within each country. Yes, they did pick locations where the locals were attempting to be ecologically attuned to the environment. I didn't find their view point all that heavy handed. They weren't trying to blame anyone, just pointing out that the locals or the developers were attempting to "fit in" with nature. Still, it does come across at times like an infomercial. That said, it would take some research to figure out how to visit the actual locations because there is no actual pitch to visit any of the places mentioned...and a few might take some doing to even figure out what resort they are referring to (for example...the Indonesia segment).

I was actually hoping for more info about the local coral reefs and/or near shore ocean environment than this video provided. As I said, it's difficult to cover all that much on one disc when considering 5 different locales. As a result, the coverage is pretty lean and shallow. That said, each of the 5 segments were well done from the point of view of camera work and editing.

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Scott

Stunning color and detail with some history and education

Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2011

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I've always wanted to go to Tahiti/French Polynesia and for now this is the best way to see it. Having it shot in HD and on Blu-ray makes the color and detail very close to real life. The disc has Australia, French Polynesia, Fiji, Indonesia and the Philippines. After you get past the stunning visuals you learn and are educated on each place with many different things and subjects about that place. Eco systems, corals, fishing, foods etc.

Its a great dvd and i'm glad I bought it.

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Doy Virginia

Beautiful scenery but lots of "Eco-propaganda" and some sinister undertones about the need to "control" and "regulate"

Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2013

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Being a typical "American white-male middle class working stiff" I don't have the time or money to do much travelling. If I had the resources I would love to travel to see the world. I have always had a fascination with far away places (with a special like for Australia and the Pacific), so I thought it would be great to see images of these places finally available in HD.

First let me say that the video shots and underwater sequences are great. For the first time, Blu-ray and HD technology has finally made it possible to see things as if "you are there". Where you can see the textures of the rocks and sand, and the tiniest insect sitting on a leaf or flower. Far different from the days of watching National Geographic nature documentaries on a 19 inch color tv!

But watching the first episode, some disturbing undertones and some questions in my mind kept coming up. From the get-go we are treated to heavy handed "green" propaganda from the obviously European production team about the "evils of modern capitalism", the "exploitation" of the earth, etc. etc. And while I was willing to reserve my opinion on that, as the episode progressed some other questions kept coming to my mind.

The first episode focuses on an "Eco-community" in Western Australia called Margaret River. Great views of the ocean and the Australian bush country. But also lots of shots and interviews with what appear to be west European types who gush constantly about how beautiful and peaceful the lifestyle is what with the surfing and the spear fishing and the scuba diving. And there is no doubt it would be a great place to live--as long as you didn't have work much to keep your self there. And I kept wondering how all these young and middle-aged adults managed to move to such a place and apparently not have to work much once there. They all live in very nice homes ("eco-friendly", as the narrator constantly reminds us) and obviously kept up by housekeeper help (which we don't see). And while disparaging the "technology" that is supposedly destroying the world according to these well -financed neo-hippies, they obviously enjoy that technology to the fullest. Everyone has the latest smartphones and Ipads and they go out and scuba in fancy boats with the latest scuba gear.

Other than some brief mention about eco-tourism and some local winemaking, it is not explained how these folks can afford to move to and live in an Australian backwater where there doesn't appear to be any industry or much of any other means to support yourself. I wanted to know how these 30-something yuppies found the bucks to move to Australia and build fine houses (with the latest solar and "green" technology we are constantly reminded by the narrator---which doesn't run cheap!) with no apparent means of support. Are they trust fund kids? Does local wine making generate that much money? Lucky with the investments?

I also had these questions in my mind as the episode moves up the Margaret River to a very nice and expensive looking---but eco-friendly!--home at the source of the river in the middle of pristine Australian forest. There we are treated to a 30-something woman and her husband. Who constantly coo about how great it is to spend all day feeding the kangaroos and watching the birds and communing with Gaia. Again no mention of a job or working for any of this.

According to the narration, nothing is done in Margaret River that doesn't have the "full assent and approval" of EVERYONE in the community. Which, it is emphasized by a woman in the episode, is everything about being "green". So I assume anything like bringing in a factory or some industry to provide jobs for the locals would be blasphemy.

There is also lots of talk about "control" and "regulation" that is necessary to keep the evils of the modern world out. For example--there is a path along a "regulated" beach that the eco-tourists can walk along to enjoy the scenery. But the narrator mentions that "moving off the path is strictly forbidden!". This episode and others also frequently mention how UNESCO has declared this beach or that archipelago as "ecologically protected" and thus off-limits to anything considered development or use for human needs. Again with great approval by the narrator.

One of the more bizarre moments in this DVD is during the episode on the Philippines. The video makers profile a woman who seems to be an aging flower child from the 1960's. This person, who has obviously done acid a little too much in life, is first shown blowing a conch shell "too greet the dawn". Then we get the incoherent blabber about "communing with nature", etc. The part where she is talking to the trees has to be seen to be believed.

Of the remaining episodes, the one on French Polynesia is the best, since it avoids the eco-posturing and focuses on a former ship's captain who has made a home on one of the islands. The episodes on Indonesia and Fiji are also better to watch.

If you want to see great scenes and beautifully clear shots of Australia and some other places of the Pacific go ahead and get this Blu-ray. However if you don't want to listen to the message "you can look....just don't touch!" you are better to turn down the volume and just enjoy the views. Because this is apparently a "Green Paradise" that some feel needs to be protected from the common wash of humanity, and only allowed to those who can be independently wealthy and/or fully embrace the Green Religion.

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Texas Cat

Disappointed

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2012

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Green Paradise - The Pacific -The Blue Islands
Australia-People are using tourism to conserve a small area on the coast of Australia.
French Polynesia: People are using tourism to conserve a small area.
Fiji: People are using tourism to conserve a small area.
Philippines: People are using tourism to conserve a small area.
Indonesia: People are using tourism to conserve a small area.
The photography and scenery are beautiful. About 25 minutes is devoted to each area. The DVD is too heavy-handed on conservation. Please note that in each instance tourism is the vehicle used for conservation. This could also be an advertisement for their establishments.
Sorry, I won't buy another in this series, simply because I don't care for advertisements.

I do wish that better descriptions were offered, both in the Amazon description and on the DVD cover.

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suuuusan

Commercial vacation spots not documentary

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2015

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Got green? Noooooo mostly interviews and hotels and winery's very little green. Some segments are well done others are choppy with poor photography. Little splashes of paradise between the hotels and resorts .......Nothing like the cover shot. Very disappointed .

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Carlos M. Crespo

Good dvd

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2021

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Very interesting and informative dvd

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Alicia Mead

Love this

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2014

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