Antarctica - An Adventure of a Different Nature (1991)
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Though the Antarctic region holds a ready fascination, only rich or seasoned adventurers have actually had the chance to gaze upon the ice floes, packs of penguins, and other wonders at the bottom of the world. Now, however, Slingshot Entertainment offers this virtual tour, a home-video version of… More Though the Antarctic region holds a ready fascination, only rich or seasoned adventurers have actually had the chance to gaze upon the ice floes, packs of penguins, and other wonders at the bottom of the world. Now, however, Slingshot Entertainment offers this virtual tour, a home-video version of the monster IMAX feature Antarctica: An Adventure of a Different Nature. Following the brazen footsteps of British explorer Robert Scott, the 38-minute film travels the continent with narration by Alex Scott and a musical score penned by Nigel Westlake. The DVD version is Internet-ready and equipped with menu options for easy selection of favorite parts. ~ Ed Atkinson, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- R, 38 min.
- Directed By
- John Weiley
- Genres
- Documentary, Special Interest
- In Theaters
- Oct 18, 1991 Wide
- On DVD
- Mar 2, 1999
- Studio
- Regent Releasing/here! Films
Critic Reviews
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Robert W. Butler, Kansas City Star
A grab bag of material -- a bit of history, a dash of science, some wildlife-film elements... and, of course, a load of fantastic large-format photography that captures the continent's icy wonders with spectacular clarity.
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