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Arctic Tale | 
 enlarge | Directors: Adam Ravetch, Sarah Robertson
Actors: Queen Latifah, Michael Huang, Sierra Marcoux, Kwesi Boakye, Zain Ali
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $19.99
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Rating:  24 reviews
Format: Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 86 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 347134
UPC: 097363471349
EAN: 0097363471349
ASIN: B000WZAE0O
Theatrical Release Date: July 25, 2007
Release Date: December 4, 2007
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Product Description
This heartbreaking documentary puts a face on the sad statistics of global warming--and though it's not a human face it's the perhaps even more effective face of an adorable polar bear cub Nanu along with her mother her brother and her natural enemy the equally heart-melting Seela the walrus. With breathtaking footage of life on the arctic tundra the directors spin a highly emotional tale of the melting ice caps and the effect of their disappearance on every species in the ecosystem.Since the film is essentially aimed at children the cuteness factor is off the charts aided by the slightly grating use of sound effects a slangy voiceover by Queen Latifah and a kid-friendly pop/folk soundtrack. And as in a National Geographic special viewers learn some interesting and neutral facts about polar bears walruses narwhals foxes and other northern creatures. The narrative however returns repeatedly to the grim conditions that are killing off our planet's wildlife one family at a time. The directors take pains to create a hopeful ending with a sweet pair of life-goes-on epilogues and a closing credit sequence featuring conservation tips but the message of the film is sobering and hits its mark with kids and adults alike.System Requirements:Running Time: 86 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: G UPC: 097363471349 Manufacturer No: 347134
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The frozen Arctic is home to polar bears and walruses, two very different types of animals whose struggle to survive against the elements is only being made more difficult by a changing climate. Directors Adam Ravetech and Sarah Robertson filmed walruses and polar bears in the Arctic for 15 years in order to create this amazing story about the lives of Nanu the baby polar bear and a newborn walrus dubbed Seelah. Striking footage from land and sea is combined with effective narration by Queen Latifa and pop music by Joby Talbot to chronicle these creatures' lives from the babies' first days of existence, through two years of training in hunting and fighting by their respective mothers and the changes in the icy world that are necessitating new adaptations by these animals, and a contemplation of the chances of both species' continued survival. Like March of the Penguins, the footage of the animals of the Arctic and the formation and breaking up of the ice is exquisite, but perhaps even more striking is the clear evidence of climate change in the delayed formation of the ice in the autumn and its progressively earlier thawing and breaking up each spring. The polar bears' and walruses' resilience and instinctual ability to adapt and change in the face of the negative effects of global warming in order to survive is stressed, and viewers are left pondering why man cannot similarly adapt and change his ways in order to positively affect the world. Bonus features include an interesting "making of" featurette with Adam Ravetech and Sarah Robertson that describes their travels, trials, and enormous gratitude for the assistance of the Intuit people and a fun Are We There Yet? World Adventure: Polar Bear Spotting mini-adventure for kids in which Molly and Sam go looking for polar bears in a tundra buggy. (Ages 5 and older) --Tami Horiuchi
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 Mom and 5 year old loved the movie May 4, 2008
robyn harrington (austin, tx United States)
I rented this movie. I never thought my five year old would sit through the whole thing due to the documentary style. Not only did she but asked to watch it again for several days. It was honest and informative with scientific information. Some reviews stated they were upset that scientific information such as global warming is present in the movie. It is present and it is science and the movie was a wonderful experience.
Arctic Tale May 4, 2008
A. Dieckman
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Anyone who says this movie has a liberal agenda is out of touch with what is going on in the natural world. The film is excellent because it shows how the struggle for survival is becoming more difficult for Arctic animals since the ice is forming later and later each year and to a much lesser degree. The movie ended on a very positive note encouraging kids and adults to change the way they live in order to protect our planet. The movie's message was, what we do in our homes and lives effects how these animals live in their homes. The movie is beautifully filmed and touched my husband and I so much we plan on donating our surplus check to environmental groups working to protect the Arctic. The film is so moving and inspiring for kids. I am a teacher and I plan on showing it to my class as well.
Awsome April 6, 2008
Rose (Tacoma, WA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I like this film and after watcing I love it more. This's a masterpiece for the story of the nothern pole, where we may not go there in our lifetime. This's a ducumentary film which took many years. The cinematography is amazing. Photographers did really great job. This's not like TV predetor series at all, it has beautiful stories; polar bear and walrus mainly and other lives in Arctic. I learned their life in Arctic a lot which was very interesting. It shows the true life beautifully. And also we learn what happened to the northern pole.
Polar bears movement are fascinating; feeding, swimming, making a hole...etc.
Special features of director is also fun to watch.
I watch this together with my son. Since he is too young to watch it alone, so I talk with him.
 Ice, Ice Babies! March 17, 2008
Daryl B (Nashville, Tennessee United States)
I wasn't aware of this film until I saw it recently at a local video store. Seeing that the folks behind "March of the Penquins" were also producing this one, I decided to give it a go and I enjoyed it, though not quite as much as the aforementioned film.
The story follows two newborn animals native to the arctic ice: Nanu, a polar bear cub and Seelah, a walrus calf. Through amazing filming (taking fifteen years to bring this film to life) we follow these two animals from the beginning of their life to adulthood. Nanu, born with a twin brother, follows her mother out of their winter den to wander a nomadic life over the ice. There are constant challenges for these beautiful predators who must find something to eat after spending months under the snow. Besides the possiblity of starving (polar bears are only successful in 1 out of 20 tries to capture prey) there is also the danger of the larger, more powerful male polar bears. Nanu's mother avoids her male counterparts at all costs, knowing the dangers they pose to her vulnerable cubs.
Seelah, the walrus calf, also faces danger from----yes, polar bears. But thankfully for her, she has a caring mother and a protective aunt who watch over her with careful eyes. I loved seeing how tender Seelah's mother was with her, cradling her in her flippers in a seemingly human way. It was interesting, also, to find out that these animals go on a hunt for three days and their main diet consists of clams.
While the story of the two animals and their determination to live in one of the most inhospitable environments on earth is the focus of this movie, the filmakers also make the point of climate change and its effect on this frigid part of the world. While some reviewers might not agree with introducing this politically devisive issue, it is apparent that climate change affects the animals at the top of the world and beyond as well. I think its a good thing to include this message of environmental awareness so that young viewers can be educated to the importance of it in our world and how it will affect its inhabitants---both the four and two legged kind. There is nothing wrong with a child enjoying a film, learning about wildlife in faraway places and also being taught about issues that will effect themselves as well as generations to come.
I think this is a good film for children to see although some might be a bit upset about the cruel realities of nature. A couple of deaths involving both Nanu and Seelah are sad but realistic aspects of these creatures lives. Queen Latifah does a good job narrating the story as it unfolds and the cinematography is beautiful and daring. While I won't say this film is as good as its predecessor, "March of the Penquins", it is still worth watching and adding to your dvd collection. Recommended for all ages!
 Propaganda February 10, 2008
Spank You Very Much
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
Unlike March of the Penguins, Arctic Tale is reminiscent of the old True Life Adventure animal series of the 50s--except that they were entertaining. I almost expected Rex Allen Jr. to start the narration.
The animals were given human emotions and thoughts which is totally ridiculous. I could almost abide by this simply as an entertainment factor, but that, coupled with the constant interjections on Global Warming and how all of the Arctic will soon disappear, was a little more than distracting. In fact, it was quite irritating. If you like apocalyptic prophecies in a movie, you'll love Arctic Tale. It becomes more of a commercial for An Inconvenient Truth. If our world is truly in this terrible condition, then we need to make immediate and drastic changes. Unfortunately, I don't see it. How come the Arctic is loosing its ice while, at the same time, they are up to their elbows in snow in Colorado? Anyway, as unwelcome as this comment may be in a movie review, it shows you how irritating it is to hear someone else's political commentary while trying to enjoy a family movie. I won't be watching this movie again. Now, you know where the "Not Helpful" button is...
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