Sacred Planet (2004)

58% of critics liked it
(24 reviews)
42% of users liked it
(1,102 ratings)

Directed by Jon Long, this 45-minute IMAX production travels across the globe not only in an attempt to instill a proper sense of awe, but also to encourage the preservation of the environment as a whole. Among the locations highlighted are the mountains of Vancouver, New Zealand's white sand… More Directed by Jon Long, this 45-minute IMAX production travels across the globe not only in an attempt to instill a proper sense of awe, but also to encourage the preservation of the environment as a whole. Among the locations highlighted are the mountains of Vancouver, New Zealand's white sand beaches, the deserts of Namibia, the canyons of Arizona and Utah, and the Alaskan wilderness. In addition to the landscapes, animals and people indigenous to the areas are highlighted in an effort to showcase the ecological and biological diversity of the planet. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: G, 40 min.
Directed By: Jon Long
Genres: Documentary, Drama, Special Interest

In Theaters: Apr 22, 2004 Wide
On DVD: Apr 5, 2005
Studio: Buena Vista Pictures

Critic Reviews

Bob Townsend, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Avoids polemic in favor of simply showing the many splendors we may yet lose forever.
David Hiltbrand, Philadelphia Inquirer
An Imax feature that is dazzling yet superfluous.
Robert Koehler, Variety
A repetitive, globe-hopping Imax project that dresses up well-known ecological truisms with pretty nature photography.
Philip Wuntch, Dallas Morning News
A feast for the senses. It's also one from the heart.
Walter V. Addiego, San Francisco Chronicle
A fine thing for families and school groups.
Robert Denerstein, Denver Rocky Mountain News
Sacred Planet is a kind of Koyaanisqatsi for kids.
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...generally possesses the feel of a hopelessly dry education video...
Keith Breese, Filmcritic.com
neglects to let the star, the planet, do the talking
Tony Whitt, Now Playing Magazine
[The filmmakers] have two stated goals... to show the audience places they might never see... and to make a subtle statement about the way we treat our planet.
Doris Toumarkine, Film Journal International
The imagery is stunning, the message urgent.
Ross Anthony, Hollywood Report Card
Images are very pleasing, but only a few actually take your breath away. Still, this should provide a good springboard for conversation into civilization & environmentalism.
Tim Cogshell, Boxoffice Magazine
The images are what carry this 40-minute exploration of the nooks and crannies (and cultural disparities) of our earth.
Gary Thompson, Philadelphia Daily News
The images are enthralling, as per usual with the giant IMAX format, and cover Alaskan glaciers, the desert Southwest, the jungles of Borneo, Thailand, the African plains, and the shores of New Zealand.