Up Close and Dangerous is a half-hour series, produced by NHNZ Ltd. and aired on Animal Planet, profiling each episode three wildlife photographers and their dangerous encounters in filming wild animals. [1] [2] The show aired its first episode on 12 February 2007. [3]
Shuhaidah Saharani of the Malay Mail said the series "takes viewers on an emotional roller-coaster with some of the world's most acclaimed filmmakers. Each of their encounters with their pet subject, which can instantly changes from breathtaking to alarming." [3] An example episode (" Elephant Seals, Polar Bears and Pilot Whales") described the following encounters:
Florian Graner filming sea lions, was surprised by an elephant seal;
Max Quinn filming a polar bear and her cub in the Arctic;
Lee Tepley attacked while filming a group of pilot whales.
Barbara Hooks of The Age wrote, "some of the best stories happen behind the camera, as this two-hour special reveals in dramatic, in-your-face detail". [4] According to The Daily Telegraph, "the camerawork is, at times, astounding, with the best being a camera being all-but-swallowed by a great white shark" [5]
Daily Mirror television critic Jane Simon praised the television series, writing, "With exotic locations and amazing footage, this action-packed four-part series is essential viewing for all armchair Attenboroughs." [6] Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media stated, "Frightening tales and sometimes-aggressive wildlife scenes rule out this show for viewers too little to understand basic animal behavior, but its educational value makes it a good family viewing choice for young tweens and up." [7]
References
- ^ "Today's TV: documentary ; Up Close and Dangerous (Five, 8pm): [1 STAR Edition]". The Journal. 2007-09-21. ProQuest 350901531.
- ^ "Today's TV: documentary ; Up Close and Dangerous (Five, 8pm): [1 STAR Edition]". The Journal. 2007-09-28. ProQuest 350817443.
- ^ a b Saharani, Shuhaidah (2007-03-19). "It's a wild life". Malay Mail. ProQuest 326432684.
- ^ Hooks, Barbara (2005-07-21). "Pay TV - Sunday, July 24". The Age. Archived from the original on 2024-03-22. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Sutherland, Gemma; Williamson, Brooke; Jenkins, Scott; Bodey, Michael; Casey, Marcus (2005-07-20). "Previews". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 2024-03-22. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Simon, Jane (2007-09-07). "Your Life: We Love Telly! - Documentary up Close and Dangerous - Five, 8PM". Daily Mirror. ProQuest 340206284. Archived from the original on 2024-03-22. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Ashby, Emily (2019-09-20). "Parents' Guide to Up Close and Dangerous". Common Sense Media. Archived from the original on 2024-03-22. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
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