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Discovery Atlas: Complete Collection
Discovery Atlas Complete Collection
Actors: James Spader, Andre Braugher, Russell Crowe, Mira Nair, Edward James Olmos
Genres: Special Interests, Television
NR     2009     7hr 0min

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Actors: James Spader, Andre Braugher, Russell Crowe, Mira Nair, Edward James Olmos
Genres: Special Interests, Television
Sub-Genres: Travel, Television
Studio: Discovery Channel
Format: DVD - Color,Widescreen - Subtitled
DVD Release Date: 11/10/2009
Original Release Date: 01/01/2006
Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2006
Release Year: 2009
Run Time: 7hr 0min
Screens: Color,Widescreen
Number of Discs: 3
SwapaDVD Credits: 3
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 2
Edition: Box set
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Languages: English
Subtitles: English
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K. K. (GAMER)
Reviewed on 3/28/2021...
Travel the world with well known actors and actresses that narrate this collection.

Movie Reviews

Episodes are cut
Grady Cole | 11/10/2009
(2 out of 5 stars)

"I'm a big fan of this series, and I own the previous Blu-ray releases of the first 4 episodes. While this is called "The Complete Collection," it's far from it. The original discs I have are all around 100 mins, while the episodes on this set are all 43:35. More than half the original episodes are gone in these new trimmed versions (please note that some of these episodes were originally 2 hours, and some were 1 hour, so not all are drastically trimmed). I'm so disappointed in Discovery."
I thought this was the complete collection
William | Fort Worth, TX USA | 11/15/2009
(2 out of 5 stars)

"I could not be more disappointed with this "collection". Then again, it shouldn't surprise me - previous DVD releases I have bought from Discovery are also trimmed from the original episodes. There are 11 episodes here, with a running time of just under 8 hours. China, Brazil, Italy and Austrailia were previously released on HD-DVD and Blu-Ray, and were 100 minutes a piece. You do not get those here - rather, these episodes are all trimmed down to 43 minutes, throwing out more than half the length of the original 4. I recommend purchasing them in addition to this "collection".



I am thrilled to see some of the other episodes - the only other two I had seen were Japan and Mexico, and these were previously unavailable.



Having 8 episodes on two discs does have its problem. I currently have it paused on a single frame to write this review of a sunrise over Africa. There are compression artifacts and color banding and macroblocking. Its sad - the previous Discovery Atlas releases were demo discs - this release leaves a lot to be desired.



The audio is not as dynamic on the Italy and China releases as the previous releases. Not sure what is up, but sounds like DVD audio as opposed to Blu-Ray. Quite disappointing. Also, unless I am mistaken, both of those episodes also have different narrators. I have not checked out the second disc yet.



I am quite disappointed with this set. The Discovery Atlas series is one of the greatest series ever produced, and to see them mutilated in this form is sad. I think Discovery should give everyone who purchased this copies of the full episodes free-of-charge. I would not be so upset, as it was only $30, except that this was advertised as the "Complete Collection".This is sad, sad, sad, and certainly false advertising."
NOT The Complete Collection!
Timothy K. Bryant | Chicago | 11/13/2009
(1 out of 5 stars)

"I agree with others. This is NOT the complete collection. Certain episodes have been trimmed dramatically in length. The standalone episodes that were released were much more involving and had way more material! Buyers BEWARE!!! Shame on you Discovery Channel!! Shame!!"