Galapagos (2007)
BBC, National Geographic

Description

The inspiration for Darwin's theory of evolution, the Galapagos Islands are a living laboratory, a geological conveyor belt that has given birth to and seen the death of many species of plants and animals. As the western islands rise up from the sea offering a chance of life, the eastern islands sink back beneath the waves guaranteeing only death. Between the two are the middle islands; fertile, lush land in its prime that contains an incredible diversity of life. Nowhere else on the Earth are the twin processes of creation and extinction of species so starkly apparent... see it all unfold before your eyes in this stunning series filmed entirely in high definition from the BBC and the National Geographic Channel.

Collected reviews and ratings

10 Variety

Spectacularly photographed, "Galapagos" breezily flits from ground to air and underwater to deliver a fascinating up-close glimpse of symbiotic relationships that exist between various creatures on the islands. Giant tortoises mate (with difficulty), flightless birds feast and the islands themselves - still volcanic - rise and sink into the ocean.
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9.0 DVD Verdict

It's amazing to watch how each island has evolved, morphing from lava rock to life-rich environment, and eventually returning to rock once again. As a result, the viewer grasps how unique these islands really are, and how life on the Galapagos is at once both harsh and beautiful.
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9.0 DVD Town

Besides touching on the islands' history, the "Galápagos" series also captures high-quality footage of some of the strangest creatures on Earth.
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9.0 theHDroom.com

The wildlife in the Galapagos islands, most of which is featured in these three episodes, is spectacular, colorful and at times bizarre. Capturing that uniqueness is paramount to communicating the character of the islands, and the high-definition cameras do so with aplomb.
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8.0 highdefdigest.com

Minor nitpicks aside, ‘Galapagos’ is a truly stunning work that brings the fascinating biology and gorgeous imagery of the Galapagos Islands to life. Documentary fans and nature lovers will fall in love this film – I know I did.
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6.0 DVD Talk

The video here is simply gorgeous, doing the islands justice. If you've wanted to pick up a nature documentary to really show off your home theater, but have been deterred by the high price of Planet Earth, then this is the perfect disc for you.
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