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Constant Chatter Shopping Center - The Magic of Flight (IMAX) (2-Disc WMVHD Edition)
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List Price: $19.99
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Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
Starring: Tom Selleck
Directed By: Greg MacGillivray
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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Image Entertainment
EAN: 0014381233728
Format: Anamorphic
Label: Image Entertainment
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Image Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2004-06-29
Running Time: 40
Studio: Image Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: 1996
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The Magic of Flight (39 min.) takes you on a technological thrill ride faster, higher, and wilder than modern science or even your imagination! Relive the historical first flight of the Wright Brothers in 1903, then soar with the world-famous Blue Angels as they defy the laws of gravity with their most breathtaking maneuvers. Narrated by Tom Selleck, The Magic of Flight highlights and salutes a variety of modern aircraft, the people who fly them, and the human potential of training and performance. Ever wonder "how did they do that?" "The Making of 'The Magic of Flight'" (42 min.) puts you behind the camera and provides further insights into the world of aviation and the techniques used to get some of the most amazing airborne footage ever captured on film. Shot using high-definition cameras, "The Making of 'The Magic of Flight'" captures the enthusiasm and excitement of the crew who made this groundbreaking film. Disc 2 includes the complete feature in Microsoft Windows Media High Definition, playable on your PC.
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Summary: A Brief Yet Captivating Magic Act
Comment: "The Magic of Flight" was originally released in IMAX theatres, and would certainly have been impressive to see on the (very) big screen. The production, narrated by the mellifluous Tom Selleck, is a visual feast, and traces the evolution of powered flight from the Wright brothers to the Blue Angels. The tidbits of history are interesting, but it is clear from the outset that the stars of the show are the Blue Angels.
The film is short (about 39 minutes), as are most IMAX releases, but is generally well-paced and captivating. I found a few of the trails the director went down to be a distraction from the central theme of the film (e.g. showing some of the members of the Blue Angels lifting weights and running to stay in shape, etc.), especially with this short of a running time. The interviews with pilots were generally good, but they frequently devolved into platitudes about "being born to fly" and "being at one with the aircraft", etc. Perhaps, though, I am bit hypercritical of this aspect as a longtime airline (and former Air Force) pilot: it's not that the interview segments are bad, they're just very bland and homogenous.
Overall, I thought this was a very strong effort and well worth the money if you are interested in high performance flying.
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Summary: Not enough flying
Comment: It's a good enough feature to interest you, but for the hardcore aviation enthusiast, you'll probably be left wanting for more. However, it is good for the new aviation enthusiast.
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Summary: Great Aviation Pictures
Comment: This is a must for the aviation enthusiast. Great pictures from Blue Angels training and air show performance.
Allthough the Wright were not the first to do a powered flight (it was an other american 2 years earlier).
The video material is of the highest quality and pure fun to enjoy: the bigger the screen, the better.
A goodie is the additional DVD Rom with PC HD WMV material.
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Summary: average
Comment: An older product, great voice of Tom Seleck. I like the Windows media DVD format. They did a lot of work creating the movie as showed in the "extras" but it misses the "Magic".
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Summary: Nice work
Comment: Very informative and beautiful movie. Impressive footage with a lot of cameras placed in different parts of the airplanes. Great movie for the aviation lovers.
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