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La montagna dei diamanti (1991)
Pretty good adaptation of the novels, up to a point.
Because The Burning Shore is one of my favourite books, I took the time to watch the German-dubbed version of this movie/series on U-Tube. Having read the book (and its first sequel, Power Of The Sword) several times, not understanding the German dialogue did not make me enjoy the movie any less than I expected... up until the movie began departing from the book's plot. Since this was made as a mini-series, the producers should have started with Wilbur Smith's first book of the Courtney family saga, When The Lion Feeds, and stretched the story of the Courtneys over the entire 70-year span of that family's novels. The ending of the mini-series, as it was filmed, is much more predictable than how the plot of Smith's novels evolves. Still, WS fans will enjoy most of this adaptation and anyone who has not read any of his novels will want to investigate this author's tales after seeing this movie. As for the acting, I'd give it a A-. for the cinematography, a C+ (would have been so much better if filmed in Africa)
Deep Sea (2006)
Scuba diving without getting wet
Underwater, what a perfect setting for IMAX's 3D technology. This film's beautiful cinematography makes it an enjoyable documentary, even if it had to be viewed on the flat screen, but add the impact of 3D and it becomes an enthralling adventure. Jellyfish that suddenly pop up inches from your nose, six-foot squid that challenge the camera and then dart between your legs and an array of sea life, much of which will be new to most viewers. The music score wonderfully compliments the visuals and the narration, though somewhat in an instructional mode, is informative. My only suggestion would be to include some footage that contains only the audio of the sound of the cameraman's underwater breathing and the associated escaping bubbles to replicate a true below-the-depths experience. Get to your nearest IMAX and dive in!