The Universe - The Complete Season One (2007)

This documentary miniseries which first aired on the History Channel combines astronomy and history as it presents man's continual quest to explore the outermost reaches of the universe. Satisfyingly realistic computer reconstructions allow viewers to go inside our sun skirt the event horizon of a black hole and travel to the deepest reaches of space all while giving considered attention to the age-old question: are we alone in the universe or is there life on other planets?Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/A&E UPC: 733961776058 Manufacturer No: AAAE77605 Product Description

Stink Bomb

This series is what I like to refer to as a 'Dime Bag' documentary. In true History Chanel format, this series foregos intellectual content beyond adolescent levels, opting instead to work in as much sensationalism as possible. For example, a chapter entitled "The Most Violent Places in the Universe", threatens repeatedly that Black Holes are "Out There.. Prowling the darkness". The series is packed with this kind of crap, and it seems the History Chanel would have you believe that something out there in the dark, scary, violent, universe holds some aganizing death with your name on it; Be it torn to shreds from 'Prowling' black holes, Crushed by a meteor, or violently engulfed by the sun, etc. Seemingly, many topics touch on the violent nature of your demise should you venture too close, be in the wrong place at the wrong time, or be wearing a lose neck-tie.. whatever. If you want to sink your teeth into something with some meat on it, I recommend "Steven Hawkings Universe", where the only sensationalism is in the amazing facts and details presented on topics such as the infinite density of primortial matter comprising the 'singularity' from which the universe and all elements of matter were created. The great deal of thought provoking subject matter had me walking around in a daze for days. As for the History Chanels Universe..Everything in it, you should have learned in elementary school. Buy it for your kids maybe. October 3, 2008

The Universe - Complete Season One

Great synopsis on the study of Universe. Compiled eloquently and at levels keeping young kids interested in the subject. September 30, 2008

Want to know more about the (real) BIGGER PICTURE ?

Then, sit back and relax. Both entertained and educated you will be, with the time passing so quickly. I learned about the universe poring over many
encyclopedias "in the day" - what joy it is to live in this Millenium to enjoy the latest scientific findings about the universe around us! September 21, 2008

yes, it has subtitles!

I LIKE SO MUCH THIS SERIES AND BECAUSE I SAW ONLY 2 OR 3 ON TV, I WANT TO PURSHASE THE BOX, BUT COMMENTS SAID THAT IS NO SUBTITLES OR CC, I WAS AFRAID OF THAT BUT I TAKE THE CHANCE, AND THE REAL TRUTH IS: YES IT HAS CC, I DON'T KNOW WHY THE OTHER PEOPLE DON'T SAW, MAYBE THE TV. ALL OF THAT IS BEACAUSE I AM FROM MEXICO AND I DON'T SPEAK ENGLISH VERY WELL. BUT THE WORDS SAID BY THE PEOPLE IN THE SERIES IS EASY, PLAIN ENGLISH.
PARA LOS QUE TIENEN DUDAS ACERCA DE SI ESTA SUBTITULADA, SI ESTA! EN INGLES POR SUPUESTO EN CLOSE CAPTIONED. COMPRENLA ESTA FABULOSA.
September 6, 2008

Wonderful, but would be better with subtitles !

Contrary to the description on the Amazon site, these 4 DVDs are not subtitled, even the number 1 disk.

That's my only regret as a French speaking customer.

But this personal inconvenience is balanced by the fact that the pictures are really wonderful.

I think it's one of the best documentary I have seen for a subject which is of deep interest for me.

Commentaries put the subject to the level that most people could understand these sometimes complex questions.

As for the language, even if there are no subtitles, it's not difficult to understand the narrator and the people interviewed with an average knowledge of English.

And the Beauty you see on your screen cancels all objections you may have.

I warmly recommend Amazon customers, even foreign ones like me, to buy this History Channel serie, which is difficult to find outside the US.



August 5, 2008

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