Cosmic Voyage (IMAX)

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Starring: Morgan Freeman
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Type: DVD
Directed By: Bayley Silleck
Studio: Imax
Release Date: 2002-04-30
Cosmic Voyage mixes ground-breaking computer animation with cutting edge science to give us a sweeping view of the universe. A "cosmic zoom" extends from the surface of the Earth to the largest observable structures of the universe, and then back down to the sub-nuclear realm - a guided tour across some 42 orders of magnitude. Cosmic Voyage explores some of the greatest scientific theories, many of which have never before been visualized on film.

DVD Features:
Documentary
Theatrical Trailer

COSMIC VOYAGE
A great experience for all ages. Beautifully done. Essential for the young and old alike. If a picture is worth a thousand words, this is orders of magnitude more.

very disappointing - very little actual facts of the universe & planets
I bought this for a gift for my husband, who loves reading about the universe in all its glory and mystery - the planets, the stars, black holes, galaxies, etc. However, this short IMAX film has very little to do with the universe! The title is totally misleading. It ought to have been titled "speculation on the origin of man and the universe" for the vast majority of the time all we heard was "somehow life developed....blah, blah, blah". We didn't want to hear about the big bang theory. I had hoped the film would deal with facts, not speculation. I was very disappointed, and so was my husband.
Also, I've seen many IMAX films and this one didn't have the "wow" factor that other IMAX films have had.
I gave it 2 stars (instead of 1) because it had good music and Morgan Freeman did a fine job of narrating.
If you want a film about the universe that deals with facts, and shows actual photos, then I would NOT recommend this film. It proved to be a big disappointment, and I'm glad I didn't pay a lot of money for it (or I'd be even more disappointed).

Don't buy this version
I saw Cosmic Voyage on cable and it was awesome in high def. I received my ordered copy and the IMAX version was not in high def, in fact the quality of the DVD was so poor that I thought maybe this was a counterfitted copy. I did not enjoy it at all and this worthless DVD went to the trash. I think that it was unfair not to disclose the fact that the DVD was not in high def.

A Beautiful Updated Version of the Powers of 10
If you ever saw the vintage video on the power of ten you will really like this updated version. With updated special effects and great photography this is definitely a voyage. Morgan Freeman as narrator is excellent and provides a lot of awe as you journey from one power of ten to another.

Cosmic voyage
Many years ago I watched a very similar film during an IBM event. During this time I always wanted to have a copy of it. Recently I looked for such a film in Amazon and... I found this one, which is better than the initial!

It is really a super excellent video.