This movie was amazing for older children. The only problem was the hard powerful message that follows think back watchers to the polar bear scene or the Amur leopard scene. The polar bear basically dug it's own grave.
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Planet Earth
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Common Sense says
Stunning high-def series spotlights world wonders.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Planet Earth
Parents need to know that this flat-out gorgeous high-definition nature series uses cutting-edge film equipment to capture never-before-seen animal behavior from around the world. Viewers' respect for nature and wildlife will grow with every scene -- with the impulse to protect the world's delicate balance likely to follow. Some scenes show animals hunting and killing their prey (often up close), which might frighten young viewers. But for families with kids old enough to understand basic animal behavior, the series will entertain and educate in a whole new way.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what sets this show apart from other nature series. Does the high-definition footage make that big a difference? Why? What's more exciting -- the way the show looks, or the animal behavior it presents? Did you learn anything new from this series? Families can also discuss nature and conservation. What does it mean for a species to be endangered? What factors contribute to endangerment? Compile ideas about recycling, saving energy, and other ways to help the environment. What effect do small changes like riding a bus instead of driving or taking a shorter shower have? How can people be encouraged to make little changes that matter?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Perfect for Tweens
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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- Educational
good for families
This nature is the best nature show out there. There is tons of cool animals and plants. There is so many cool episodes of caves, forests, seas, deserts and many more places on earth. This video has so many facts but there are lots of animals eating and attacking.
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
Great for preschoolers if you can fast forward or mute . . .
Our daughter, who is almost 4 watches very few children's shows, none of them violent. We've watched the entire Planet Earth series with her and she loves it (and so do we). When we see what appears to be an intense predator/prey scene with her, we mute or fast forward. She lets us know what she's comfortable watching, or not. I think it's good to inform children early about the circle of life, as well as the fact that when we human beings eat meat, animals are killed. This show provides a forum for doing that, among other things.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
Absolutely stunning
This series is absolutely mind blowing, I watched them all and was absolutely blown away. The camera work is incredible
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
What a great show
I love this show. The camerawork is stunning, the narration is good, and the animals, oh the animals. Snow leopards and pandas and pirahnas. Age wise 5+ may be a little too low. While it doesn't bother me, some of the violence may scare younger kids, which is OK. (Kids need to experience new and sometimes unsettling things at that age). I see no problem with 5+, but some might. Again, great show.
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