Originally Posted By basil fan And if it does work, there's be a lot of trees planted. Win/win? If you agreed to donate a buck for every mile somebody walks in a marathon, or some similar fund-raiser, I wouldn't criticize you for it. Sherlock Holmes <a href="http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/sherlock/less.html" target="_blank">http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/...ess.html</a>
Originally Posted By greenbean I agree with basil fan, it is a win-win situation. Regardless, I don't think there is any need to criticize any sort of generous gesture done by anyone. Back to the film, I saw it at a screening this past Tuesday and it was really good. It was very well-made and one thing I think I should point out is how appropriate it is for children. You definitely are touched with the emotional side of the story about the animals without the gory graphics. I think even with this "Plant a Tree" initiative, if the criticism lies in the fact that Disney is promoting this film, that is actually a wonderful thing. It was a film that audience's of all ages should watch. I would never be able to see all the animals and locations captured in this film, in even 5 lifetimes so it is a treat to be able to see it in 90 minutes.
Originally Posted By mele Isn't this movie actually 'stories' made up to go along with the Discovery Planet Earth series? I'm pretty sure it's got some of the exact same footage, along with using the same font in all of the promos... Not that it matters either way. I love the Planet Earth series and have it on dvd. We're pretty busy when it comes out but are going to try to get to the theaters. Count me as another who isn't really impressed by the 'plant a tree' promo. Why not plant the trees for every ticket sold while the movie is in theaters? The first week deadline kind of ruins the sentiment, for me. It makes me care *less* about seeing it during the first week.
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin Or how about a "Take a Tree to the Movies" promo? Fills up twice as many seats...
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin My tree keeps wanting to go potty and we are missing half of the movie...even after I told him not to drink the whole soda at once...man, if he wasn't an avocado tree I wouldn't put up with this carp...damn guacomole addiction!!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted By greenbean mele -- Planet Earth and this movie, Earth were filmed at the same time. It contains some of the same footage, but the main 3 stories about the polar bear, elephant and whale animals are new. This is a better experience than the television series, just because with the surround sound and the big screen that you get to watch the movie on. The music was really nice and fit well with the movie too.
Originally Posted By Kira for those myspacers out there, myspace is running a "contest" to get tickets to see this film the day it premieres in hollywood! More information can be found on the myspace page <a href="http://www.myspace.com/earth" target="_blank">http://www.myspace.com/earth</a>
Originally Posted By greenbean Thanks for the info, Kira. Did anyone check the movie out this past weekend?
Originally Posted By MissCandice I saw it on Saturday. I thought it was a little graphic for younger kids. I was with my 5 year old niece and she was a bit disturbed with the lions and the elephant.
