• Login
    • Basic Information on new release titles is posted as soon as titles are announced. Once reviewed, additional data is added to the database.
    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    March Of The Penguins
    Genre: Documentary

    Reviewed In Issue 104 (Jan 2006) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Thousands of noble emperor penguins, and Narrated By Morgan Freeman

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
    Download WSR Review
    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 4
    Internet Links
    www.marchofthepenguins.com
    Special Features
    Includes a 54-minute featurette, "Of Penguins And Men," which chronicles the year-long filming process; a 24-minute "Crittercam" segment where these birds that have wings but don't fly are outfitted with cameras and microphones for an up-close and personal look at their daily activities; a seven-minute animated short 8 Ball Bunny; and the theatrical trailer.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Warner Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 73657
    (MPAA Rating): G
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $28.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 80
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2005
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 11/29/05
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Luc Jacquet
    (Screenplay/Written By): Subscribe Now!
    (Story): Subscribe Now!
    (Music): Subscribe Now!
    (Director Of Photography): Subscribe Now!
    (Production Designer): Subscribe Now!
    (Visual Effects): Subscribe Now!
    (Costume Designer): Subscribe Now!
    (Editor): Subscribe Now!
    (Supervising Sound Editors): Subscribe Now!
    (Re-Recording Mixers): Subscribe Now!
    (Executive Producers): Subscribe Now!
    (Co-Producers): Subscribe Now!
    (Producers): Subscribe Now!
    (Academy Awards): Subscribe Now!

      DVD Picture Information

    (Principal Photography): Subscribe Now!
    (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): Subscribe Now!
    (Measured DVD Anamorphic Aspect Ratio): Subscribe Now!
    (Measured DVD Letterbox Aspect Ratio): Subscribe Now!

      DVD Sound Information

    (DVD Soundtrack): Subscribe Now!
    (Theatrical Sound): Subscribe Now!
    (Theatrical Re-Issue Soundtrack): Subscribe Now!
    (DTS Bit Rate): Subscribe Now!
    (Dolby Digital Bit Rate): Subscribe Now!
    (Additional Languages): Subscribe Now!
    (Subtitles): Subscribe Now!
    (WSR Superb Sound Qualities): Subscribe Now!

      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    For those of you who thought running a marathon was quite a feat, you are simply mistaken. Try walking 70 plus miles on stubby legs across the barren, wind-swept, too-many-degrees-below-freezing-to-count Antarctic icescape...and then doing it three more times. You will marvel at this yearly March Of The Penguins as they migrate to thicker ice to mate, incubate, hatch, and raise their young against seemingly insurmountable odds. You will smile and laugh, and be saddened and amazed as Morgan Freeman narrates this year-long look into the life of these emperor penguins. Based upon the screenplay by Luc Jacquet & Michel Fessler, and the story by Luc Jacquet. (Jack Kelley)

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 documentary exhibits image quality that varies from slightly soft and blurry to adequate in delivering the fascinating visuals. The close-up shots of the penguins are astounding. Viewing in a completely blackened room is recommended, as there is no artificial light found on the icy tundra. Some sequences are quite grainy in appearance. Edge halos are occasionally noticed. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    While fitting for its genre, the Dolby

    Reason #102 Why Readers Love Widescreen Review:

    I just recently started a home theatre business called Celestial Audio Video. Widescreen Review plays an important part for many reasons. Not only can I keep up with new trends and new technologies, I can understand better, and I am able to also explain to customers about forth-coming products. The in-depth and detail of your articles are not only appreciated but needed. In short, on a professional level your publication is a must-read every month. On a personal level, I enjoy the DVD reviews, the monthly feedback, and editor's couch. I would also like to see more reviews on DVD concerts. As far as I'm concerned, your magazine is top notch for home theatre, unsurpassed by none and stands in a class by itself. A true reference quality publication.

    Charles Lademan
    26864 Mandelieu Drive, Murrieta, CA 92562 • Phone: 951 676 4914 • Fax: 951 693 2960
    Copyright © Information • All Rights Reserved • www.widescreenreview.com • Web Site Established In 1995 • Privacy Policy • Partners