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Coral Reef Adventure

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Coral Reef Adventure

Released Feb 14, 2003

45m

Documentary

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Director Greg MacGillivray, a documentary filmmaker whose specialty is the natural world, turns his camera on the South Pacific's beautiful but potentially endangered coral reefs. Backed by narration from Liam Neeson and music by Crosby, Stills and Nash, MacGillivray's film focuses on the the underwater work of a husband-and-wife duo. As they survey the waters near Australia, Tahiti and Fiji, Howard and Michele Hall explain what must be done to preserve the reefs.

Erik Lundegaard

Seattle Times

The panoramic views of various island locations are, of course, gorgeous, and inspire a kind of giddy vertigo.

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 26, 2004

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Kevin Crust

Los Angeles Times

Part amusement park ride, part public service announcement, Coral Reef Adventure is most effective when doing what Imax movies do best: transporting audiences to unusual places they might not otherwise visit.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 30, 2004

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Jane Sumner

Dallas Morning News

A film for all who care about the world their children and grandchildren will inherit.

Rated: B

Feb 27, 2003

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Susan Granger

SSG Syndicate

Educational and stimulating, hopefully encouraging environmental support for the world's endangered reefs.

Rated: 6/10

Sep 17, 2011

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Mark Halverson

Sacramento News & Review

Rated: 3/5

Aug 7, 2008

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Robert Roten

Laramie Movie Scope

Lots of very pretty images with lots of dazzling colors. There is also an element of science. The trouble is, science and environmentalism don't mix that well.

Rated: C+

May 12, 2004

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beautiful and fascinating, as well as a good narration by Liem Neeson

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Humanity has a tremendous impact on coral reefs. We have to recognize their importance and their fragility. Some scientists estimate that 90% of the world's reefs could disappear in the next 30 years due to changes in sea temperature. Billions and billions of marine animals and plants would die with the reefs, taking away not only their beauty, but also the sustenance for the people who live in the coasts. Watch this documentary to find out how you can help.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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"We do not inherit the Earth from our parents, we borrow it from our children." If the DVD cover of this film doesn't sell you, you probably won't enjoy the flick. It really is just pretty Coral Reef scenery with a "Save the Earth" message. I particularly enjoyed it because it hits all the right chords for me: visuals, music, marine biology, etc.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

Fascinating, thought provoking and very interesting. Beautifully photographed, a lot of effort went into it and it shows. My only gripe is the personal dramatics, they don?t seem to fit with the nature of the documentary.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Fascinating, thought provoking and very interesting. Beautifully photographed, a lot of effort went into it and it shows. My only gripe is the personal dramatics, they dont seem to fit with the nature of the documentary.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

Really beautiful scenery.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Michele Hall

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Synopsis

Director Greg MacGillivray, a documentary filmmaker whose specialty is the natural world, turns his camera on the South Pacific's beautiful but potentially endangered coral reefs. Backed by narration from Liam Neeson and music by Crosby, Stills and Nash, MacGillivray's film focuses on the the underwater work of a husband-and-wife duo. As they survey the waters near Australia, Tahiti and Fiji, Howard and Michele Hall explain what must be done to preserve the reefs.

Director: Greg MacGillivray
Producer: Greg MacGillivray, Alec Lorimore
Screenwriter: Stephen Judson, Osha Gray Davidson
Distributor: MacGillivray Freeman Films
Production Co: The Orlando Science Center, Maryland Science Center, Baltimore, Louisville Science Center, National Science Foundation, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh, Blake and Associates, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, Science Musuem of Virginia, Richmond, National Wildlife Federation, Museum Film Network, Discovery Place, Charlotte, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, American Museum of Natural History, MacGillivray Freeman Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 14, 2003, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Runtime: 45m
Aspect Ratio: IMAX (1.43:1)

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