Under the Sea 3D
Under the Sea 3D is an IMAX film showcasing the vibrant aquatic life in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. Filming in beautiful blue areas that are densely populated by a variety of species makes for an amazing visual treat. I appreciated that they did not only pick the most familiar types of animals to show and instead chose to find the most unique creatures and was able to capture some incredible moments. Most of the voice over are facts about the coastal wildlife sprinkled with a few family friendly jokes by Jim Carrey. Footage like this is the reason why we should have high definition displays. Seeing the color palette of the coral reef, the eyes of tiny creatures blinking, or a school of fish passing by with the sunlight shimmering is moving and a work of natural art. This film is available in non 3D which is the version I watched (the case featured a 3D cover!) and it also makes a point to highlight the damages being made to all water life, showing why we should take better care of our planet. Watch, learn, or feel free to use as a screen saver when company is over as there are no talking head cut aways (it stays in the water). Or use as a sleep aid and let a subdued Ace Ventura tell you a bedtime story.
2009, G, 40m
Distributor – Warner Bros.
Cast & Crew
Director Howard Hall previously helmed and was the cinematographer on similar water related documentaries such as Deep Sea (2006) and Underwaterworld Trilogy (1999), and would next direct Wild Window: Whales (2015) and Moving Art: Underwater (2015). Narrated by Jim Carrey, who sounds as calm as he has ever been, previously did voice work in Horton Hears a Who! (2008 animated Dr. Seuss with Steve Carell), A Christmas Carol (2009 animated Charles Dickens with Gary Oldman), and would next support more animals in Mr. Popper’s Penguins (2011 comedy with Carla Gugino) and stealing scenes in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013 comedy again with Steve Carell). IMAX films also released in 2009 the films Journey to Mecca, Beyond the Horizon, and Van Gogh: Brush with Genius.