A Beautiful Planet

Name: A Beautiful Planet
Genre: Documentary
Released: April 29, 2016
Duration: 45 min
Rating: 75
Cast: Jennifer Lawrence

2016

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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: April 29, 2016 | Not Rated

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence

Summary: A Beautiful Planet is a portrait of Earth from space, providing a unique perspective and increased understanding of our planet and galaxy as never seen before. Made in cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the film features stunning footage of our magnificent blue planet — and the effects humanity hasA Beautiful Planet is a portrait of Earth from space, providing a unique perspective and increased understanding of our planet and galaxy as never seen before. Made in cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the film features stunning footage of our magnificent blue planet — and the effects humanity has had on it over time — captured by the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). As we continue to explore and gain knowledge of our galaxy, we also develop a deeper connection to the place we all call home. … Expand

Director: Toni Myers

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 45 min

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RogerEbert.com Nick Allen

Apr 29, 2016

Joe Morgenstern

Apr 28, 2016

The film, produced in conjunction with NASA, also fulfills its inspirational function with screen-filling, soul-filling views of the main space station in the story — the one that harbors all our lives and hopes. Read full review

Soren Andersen

Apr 28, 2016

There is fragility in the beauty we see. The picture drives home the need to safeguard it. It is, after all, our home. Read full review

Scott Tobias

Apr 28, 2016

Short of putting Emmanuel Lubezki through astronaut training, it’s difficult to imagine more rapturously beautiful images of the Earth from orbit than those supplied by A Beautiful Planet, the latest collaboration between Imax and NASA. Read full review

Ken Jaworowski

Apr 28, 2016

It’s appealing to adults and accessible to younger viewers. And it delivers an environmental message that is strong and serious while remaining encouraging and optimistic. That’s important to hear. The rest is just amazing to watch. Read full review

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SimpsonFans

Aug 7, 2016

This movie sure is a mixed bag, but the critic and audience responses are positive, I may find this movie tolerable and debeatable, but is 5 miles away from God-Tier.

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reviewfrom19842

Jun 12, 2017

A Beautiful Planet is an very entertaining watch that you will forget in a couple minutes looks good in imax tho .

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