Mysteries of the Unseen World

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Mysteries of the Unseen World

Released Nov 1, 2013

40m

Documentary

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Researchers push the envelope with technology to peer into invisible realms.

Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

More thematically ambitious and less saccharine than the usual big screen nature docs that constitute the primary fare at museum venues, the film is educational enough to please adults while providing the "wow" factor necessary to impress youngsters.

Feb 5, 2015

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Lawrence Toppman

Charlotte Observer

Whether creating images in a computer or capturing them with a camera, [cinematographer Sean MacLeod Phillips] has turned out the most visually captivating movie I've seen in a long time.

Rated: A

Feb 5, 2015

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Elias Savada

Film Threat

...an educational wonder, hopefully opening minds, young and old alike, to the world around us.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 29, 2014

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Linda Cook

Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)

I have one issue with 'Mysteries of the Unseen World.' It isn't long enough. Stunning in its images that reveal what we cannot see around us, this movie is so enthralling I wish it had at least one more hour added to its 50-minute running time.

Rated: 4/4

May 1, 2014

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Daniel Eagan

Film Journal International

Youngsters aren't likely to complain about Schwartzberg's computer effects or about the film's relative lack of teaching moments, and adults can't help but be amazed by these astonishing glimpses into alternate worlds.

Jan 9, 2014

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nilufer e

I'm always a sucker for a well narrated documentary, this one was really good but I'm afraid it didn't teach me much new stuff. I might have seen more than enough documentaries about the unseen stuff for my share.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

A dazzling display of visuals that could and should have been an hour longer.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Audience Member

Awesome movie! Recommend.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Audience Member

Superb and stunning!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Louie Schwartzberg

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Forest Whitaker

Narrator

Mose Richards

Writer

Lisa Truitt

Producer

Jini Durr

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Synopsis

Researchers push the envelope with technology to peer into invisible realms.

Director: Louie Schwartzberg
Producer: Lisa Truitt, Jini Durr
Screenwriter: Mose Richards
Distributor: National Geographic
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 1, 2013, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 7, 2017
Runtime: 40m
Aspect Ratio: IMAX (1.43:1)