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Encounters at the End of the World (2007) Reviews

Encounters at the End of the World (2007)
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Werner Herzog, director of such acclaimed documentaries as Grizzly Man and Little Dieter Needs to Fly, offers his unique perspective on the South Pole in this film profiling the Antarctic community of McMurdo Station. Located on Ross Island, McMurdo Station is the headquarters of the National Science Foundation. Whether offering a detailed study of the unique survival training regimen that newcomers to McMurdo are obligated to endure or pondering the majestic beauty of a landscape where the discovery of three new species in a single day is something worth truly celebrating, Herzog boldly offers viewers the opportunity to visit one of the most inaccessible and awe-inspiring landscapes on the planet. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Werner Herzog
Director(s):
Werner Herzog
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
G
Format(s):
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Pat V.

Disc 2 is a 66 minute interview of filmmaker Jonathan Demme talking with director Herzog. It is a great interview for any Herzog or Demme fans, but you do not need to rend disc two if you just want to see the gorgeous and thought-provoking film contained on disc 1.

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Don J.

It would have been nice if Blockbuster had at the end of the summary description at least let members know that Disc 2 is only an interview. We would not have rented Disc 2 if we had known.

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Anne B.

This is a refreshing take on most documentaries. The narrator has an Arnold Schwarzenneger voice with a laid back smart hippie tone. The background music and singing is unusual and beautiful, like the sounds of whales or african religious singers. The characters are brilliant dreamers and travelers. They are courageous observers of a remote area of the world. My children thought it was unusual and interesting. It is appropriate for families, although children younger than 10 may not be able to fully appreciate it.

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Richard and Janie B.

Unlike the other reviewers, I was disappointed. I expected more excitement. I did not find the interviews very interesting. Very little of how people lived with the constant light. What about food or recreation? How long did workers stay? What about the weather? Animals were only briefly mentioned. How does Antarctica work? Governing bodies? Are workers paid? Where do they buy food? Some of the photography was fascinating, but never really enough to make me want more. I was fast forwarding to get to the end and glad when it was over. I really did want to like it. I expected to enjoy it. It just didn't do anything for me. National Geographic or PBS could have and have done better.

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Patrick F.

Decent, not great documentary. Can be boring at times.

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David Donna S.

Good documentary. Donna S

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Melonie M.

Outstanding - another push-the-edges-of-the-envelope view by Werner Herzog about a place that is magically alive at the end of the world.

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Dawn B.

Very interesting, but very long.

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Jo ann S.

Wish I'd read the reviews before I rented Disc 2. Very disappointed.

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David S.

While some of the images are great, the narration and interviews borderline on boring. The music is simply awful. I had high expectations for this movie, but it didn't even come close. Put it this way, if this was a TV show on PBS or Discovery, I would have changed the channel after about 5 minutes.

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    Pat V.

    Disc 2 is a 66 minute interview of filmmaker Jonathan Demme talking with director Herzog. It is a great interview for any Herzog or Demme fans, but you do not need to rend disc two if you just want to see the gorgeous and thought-provoking film contained on disc 1.

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    Don J.

    It would have been nice if Blockbuster had at the end of the summary description at least let members know that Disc 2 is only an interview. We would not have rented Disc 2 if we had known.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Anne B.

    This is a refreshing take on most documentaries. The narrator has an Arnold Schwarzenneger voice with a laid back smart hippie tone. The background music and singing is unusual and beautiful, like the sounds of whales or african religious singers. The characters are brilliant dreamers and travelers. They are courageous observers of a remote area of the world. My children thought it was unusual and interesting. It is appropriate for families, although children younger than 10 may not be able to fully appreciate it.

    Yes   |   No

     
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