Winged Migration (DVD, 2005, Repackaged)

I placed the order on March 24, 2007, and paid for it via PayPal. I did not receive it until April 9, sixteen days later.

Also, I ordered, and paid for, a new DVD, yet the one I finally received had a "Repackaged" sticker on it. I sent an e-mail stating that I had ordered and paid for a new DVD and asked why I had been sent one that had been repackaged. I got a reply saying that someone would contact me within 24 hours. No one did.

I sent a second e-mail on April 14. I got a reply saying that someone would contact me within 24 hours. No one has. It is now May 3, and no one has contacted me.

Great, great movie. But a lousy transaction. After getting half the order of 2 dvds...same title...and getting it slowly, very slowly...I politey inquired 3 times...very garbled transactions - either automated or unaware of the order's status; the seller then agreed to refund 1/2 the total ( an admission that the remainder of the shipment HAD NOT been made)- I never received the refund. I wrote a polite but negative feedback...I received an automated negative feedback in return. I felt victimized by their own poor system. As I said - great movie. Just buy it from someone else.

I was dozing in front of the television one evening when I awoke to the sound of birds. I caught the last few minutes of this documentary on PBS and was very interested in what I had just seen. After a little bit of research, I ended up buying this brilliant movie.
A massive undertaking by a French film maker, "Winged Migration" does not disappoint. Many of these birds were "trained" to be accustomed to the presence of nearby aircraft such as ultralight planes, gliders, balloons and helicopters. This results in the natural behavior of many, many species during their migrations to and from their winter homes. The scenery is breathtaking and the photography is nothing short of amazing. There is very little narration in this film. The birds are truly the stars of the show.
At a recent birthday party, I decided to put this movie in the dvd player for a little bit of background ambiance. Before long, every eye in the house was looking in amazement at the scenes unfolding on the television screen. For young and old alike, it is a guaranteed attention grabber.
A person would have to be comatose not to enjoy this movie!

I bought this as a gift for a family member who has always been obsessed with canadian geese. The idea was to ship it off to florida, but it was opened and watched incessantly for weeks. Needless to say, i had to purchase another copy to send because i couldn't part with this copy!

Watching this film was a phenomenal experience I could never forget, although I have already and still plan to watch it many more times. It is a gorgeous, heart reaching production and its immense undertaking paid off infinitely. Any person with any feeling for God's creations or nature of any form would be deeply moved by this exhibition. I can't imagine a more beautiful gift to present to anyone of sensitivity toward life's miracles. The only hesitancy I could imagine here would be not to show it to younger children due to the few scenes of food chain behavior. I wish I could cut them out of the film and show it to family toddlers who would otherwise be as wonderfully enamored with this as the rest of us are. It really is magnificent. What a feat! After seeing only a fraction of it on PBS one night and it truly took my breath away I was determined to buy one for our film library. Seeing the entire film still far exceeded my imagination of what it could be like. Don't deny yourself this trip! Magnificent!

You just may, as I did, become so deeply immersed in the wonders you are watching before you in this stunningly artful audio/visual masterpiece, that you'll discover YOU have BECOME the bird. You'll marvel, over and over, and ask yourself, "Amazing! Incredible! How did they do that?"

You will know the exhilaration of gliding and swooping and soaring, upon the air currents and through the clouds, as your glorious picturesque world swirls colorfully far below. Then you'll fly through canyons or ice flows or across desert dunes.....seeing your world for the first time with a bird's eye view.

You will frolic in free space and timeless amazement, migrating by wing to all the continents as seasons progress.

Particularly breathtaking to me is the airborne panorama of the Great Wall of China, as it unfolds before you from high above, meandering across rugged mountaintops, winding through cloud obscured valleys, and emerging once again in the distance, majestic and constant.....all from a bird's eye view. Amazing!

This is more than a documentary. It is an absorbing audio/visual masterpiece!! You'll want to fly like a bird again, and again, and...

This is one of those movies that is easy to overlook on the shelf, although it was nominated for an Academy Award. After renting it from the library, I had to have my own. The cinematography is astounding, the scenery will leave you breathless, while the music . . . well, it all just fits together beautifully. The film maker, Jacques Perrin, does indeed take the viewer on a bird's eye view of the world from top to bottom, over mountains, oceans, valleys, and through cities. There is a minimum of narration; he prefers to let the birds "tell" their stories. There are humorous moments, very touching moments, and as with all life, tragic moments. Some might argue that the brief (30 seconds) footage of the hunting season mars the film, but this movie is about the lives of migrating birds, and the perils they must face and overcome in order to survive. From the cover of the DVD:

"Witness as five film crews follow a rich variety of bird migrations through 40 countries and each of the seven continents. With teams totalling more than 450 people, 17 pilots and 14 cinematographers used planes, gliders, helicopters and balloons to fly alongside, above, below and in front of their subjects. The result is a film of staggering beauty that Entertainment Weekly hailed as "Mesmerizing!" and the Los Angeles Times applauded as "Breathtaking! As lofty as it is exhilirating!"

"Winged Mirgration" is one of the few films I would not be afraid to let children or anyone watch. It is beautiful, yes, also very educational. After a long day at work, when I need to unwind, Winged Migration is an easy choice. If you love nature, this is a must have.

The main feature is beautifully photographed - hard to believe the shots are real. The beauty of nature shines through and some amazing life-stories of birds are told. You will feel like you are flying right alongside these ducks, geese, cranes, etc. The extra feature showing how they made the film is even better - not to be missed! This film was an incredible labor of love, and the result is unforgetable.

I watched Winged Migration on television and was absolutely captivated by the beautiful cinematography, breathtaking views and up close look at the multiple species of migrating geese/birds from all regions of the globe! I just had to own my own copy and am so glad that I purchased it. This is truly a wonderful and educational movie for people of all ages!

Winged Migration is one of the most beautiful bird-centric documentaries ever produced. The photography is beyond spectacular as you fly along side the birds and listen to their calls and communications. You become a part of the flock, traveling from stop to stop on the way to its destination, living the birds' lives with them, and coming to an awareness of how intelligent these animals are. You realize that birds' lives are valuable, and that efforts to protect them have relevance in human lives. The only improvement that could be made to Winged Migration would be to release it in Blu-Ray.

Beautiful film, photography. Incredible scenery and bird life from all over the world. Wonderful footage.

This is the most awesome documentary I have ever ever seen! What a refreshing presentation. The Scenery is out of this world!! Buy this - or you will really regret it.

A great movie depicting the annual migration of primarily marine birds.
The photography is outstanding and the sound track muted and not distracting.

I have wanted my copy of Winged Migration to share with my grandchildren and many friends for some time and took this opportunity to order and receive in good condition this copy. It arrived in great condition and timely fashion.

This is an excellent DVD, with amazing information-very informative. Spectacular movie with great footage, nothing else compares. This movie is great for any level of birder.

One of the most beautiful recent movie/documentaries. The cinematography is awe striking. Although you shouldn't watch if you are hunting for extreme excitement... as the movie can be slow... the beauty of this film is enough to keep me awake. So awake that I had to buy it!

OK - it's a nature film with some amazing images - Don't worry about the narrative, you can have a great time just watching - a visual feast. But make sure you watch the "making of" section - I can never tell which one I like the most! The movie or the making of...

I first saw this when I checked the DVD out of the library. I liked it so much that I figured I better have a copy and I bought it.

My only negative comment comes from the relationship of the Movie to the Making of in reference to the penguin section. The Film itself shows King Penguins at Volunteer Point in the Falkland Islands. The Making Of shows the filmmakers on Crozet watching and filming King Penguins and implies that this is where they took the film imagery. Not a major flaw - but, I've been to the Falklands and watched King Penguins on the same beach!

Is it "Nature Faking"? Sort of - However, it is all consistent with the proper bird behavior - and it has great imagery of birds in flight. So, I find it acceptable - plus, they aren't hiding what they are doing by showing it all in the Making of documentary.

If You like birds, want to see birds in some amazing habitats and doing amazing things - Get and watch the Video!

thank you - we really liked that it came fast and that it was in perfect condition. we would shop from this person again.

Saw it in the theatre. Wanted all my family to see it, including an elderly relative in a care home. Everyone enjoys this amazing film! It is inspiring from so many points of view. Great movie for anyone!!

Don't take any animals for granted.
What birds do will marvel you as much as the space shuttle launch.
Birds fly & mighrate in a manner that makes typical Hollywood movies drab and plain.
Run As fast as possible to get this one.

Excellent view of birds in flight. Unique story about how filming was done. We had seen the program at a friends house and loved it. Now we have one for us, and for a friend. Amazing photography, amazing music, and amazing descriptions, though very sensitive to letting the birds fly with no wordy audio descriptions. Helps me love the winged creatures all the more.

Pattie Williams

Unbelievably beautiful and thoughtful documentary. As a birder I had to have this DVD after renting it. I have yet to watch the section on how the film was made, but it was fun to speculate while watching the film itself. I suggest a comfortable atmosphere and good speakers to enjoy this entrancing DVD, and I would imagine any person who enjoys nature would be impressed with this movie. One shot shows the earth from far above and flocks of birds traversing it, and another shows wind- and snow-swept terrain with geese nestled in to keep warm. You'd have to be a total ignoramus to not be astounded by this DVD and the lengths that birds fly in their "winged migrations". I paid $10 and it's worth much more.

a must see for everyone. AAA five stars. amazing. amazing. amazing.

a must see for everyone. AAA five stars. amazing. amazing. amazing.
a must see for everyone. AAA five stars. amazing. amazing. amazing.