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One Life

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Stories from the animal kingdom celebrate the diversity of life on Earth.

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Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times 02/22/2013
4/5
A visually gorgeous, at times astonishing screen experience. Go to Full Review
Kyle Smith New York Post 02/22/2013
3/4
Nature films don't come any more spectacular than the BBC's "One Life." Go to Full Review
Nicolas Rapold New York Times 02/20/2013
3/5
A typically eye-catching, years-in-the-making chronicle of animal life that is tainted by the urge to anthropomorphize. Go to Full Review
Amanda Gilroy PopMatters 12/09/2013
6/10
Even if we can understand that the future of our planet depends on a multi-species sharing economy, the film doesn't always match up what it says with what it shows. Go to Full Review
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libby f 10/09/2022 I enjoyed this very much. The overall narrative and message of the documentary that all life is connected is beautifully displayed throughout the movie. It shows a selection of animals in different themes of survival, from finding food to mating. The images are stunning, and the music is delightfully matched to the imagery. The narration is calm and interesting. However, I do take some stars off because of the sound effects. There were some squeaks, squeals, clicks, and so on that felt artificial and contrived. See more 06/05/2015 A superb documentary with some breathtaking shots. A must watch. See more 12/10/2014 Incredible cinematography of animals/insects around the world and their strange eating and/or mating habits. The absolute best nature movie I've ever seen! Incredible! How did they get the camera in the drops of water captured in leaves to watch the tadpole eat! And the pebble frog fall into the water. Marvelous! See more 02/24/2014 As an unabashed fan of nature documentaries, I was utterly entranced by this BBC Earth production, focusing on natures' never ending battle for survival. If one looked hard enough they could maybe find flaws. The animal stories seemed connected only in the vaguest sense, and Daniel Craig lacks the natural narration charm of Sir David Attenborough. But that's not the point of nature documentaries. If you are a fan of the format, then you'll find yourself watching capuchin monkeys utilizing tools (or trying to) and Grebes doing a mesmerizing love dance on the surface of the water. Also, the usual mix of cute elephants, dolphins and frogs. It's educational, and a more than worthy entry into the pantheon of nature documentaries. See more 05/27/2013 A little wonder of a nature documentary, beautifully filmed and composed. Following a large variety of animals, some well known, some very obscure, through different stages of life: from the care for the offspring to the struggle for food or the search for mates. While we only get short glimpses into their respective lives, what we see and learn still fills us with a sense of wonder, leaving us in awe of the beauty of nature. Thankfully, the narration is limited to the very basic information, never gets preachy or too lyrical. Very well done. Impressive and memorable. See more 05/17/2013 One of the best documentary on animals and their survival. Amazing cinematography. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Stories from the animal kingdom celebrate the diversity of life on Earth.
Director
Michael Gunton, Martha Holmes
Producer
Martin Pope, Michael Rose
Screenwriter
Michael Gunton, Martha Holmes
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2013
Runtime
1h 25m