Maybe I'm biased because I've had this fascination with dolphins since I was a little kid, but I absolutely loved this documentary on these sleek, intelligent mammals. Shot in the breathtaking Imax format, this beautiful, and educational study on these fascinating creatures benefits greatly from the film stock it's shot on. There's nothing like watching sweeping aerial shots of the deep blue sea, and being taken on a spectacular underwater journey, on an Imax screen. It makes the experience all the more breathtaking.
From the Bahamas to the Patagonia, Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski, Dr. Bernd Wursig, and Dr. Alejandro Acevedo-Guituerrez study dolphins in their natural habitat, to learn more about how they function and communicate. Even though I already knew quite a bit about these beautiful animals, Dolphins had things to teach me.
Dolphins comes from film maker MacGillvray Freeman and the producers of the brilliant Everest. This is an equally fascinating trip into a world you've never seen. The film also features perfectly fitting tunes from Sting.
Dolphins was actually released nearly a year ago, and is making it's way to Imax screens across the country. I've seen quite a few Imax pictures, and this was one of the best. If you want to see it, check out Dolphinsfilm.com for locations and showtimes.