Fresh
A Beautiful Planet is yet another worthwhile film from IMAX, but if you're a cool auntie or uncle out there, maybe do your civic duty and bring the kids to see a movie both entertaining and convincing.
April Wolfe, L.A. Weekly
A Beautiful Planet
Experience Earth like never before.
2016 · 45m · G
Adventure, Documentary, Family
Directed by
Toni Myers
Overview
A breathtaking portrait of Earth from space, providing a unique perspective and increased understanding of our planet and galaxy as never seen before. Made in cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the film features stunning footage of our magnificent blue planet — and the effects humanity has had on it over time — captured by the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
100%
Tomatometer
Fresh
The biggest kick of all is watching the blue Earth through the Cupola, the observation deck offering the best views in the universe.
Peter Howell, Toronto Star
Fresh
It's appealing to adults and accessible to younger viewers. And it delivers an environmental message that is strong and serious while remaining encouraging and optimistic. That's important to hear. The rest is just amazing to watch.
Ken Jaworowski, New York Times
Fresh
Fulfills its inspirational function with screen-filling, soul-filling views of the main space station in the story-the one that harbors all our lives and hopes.
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal
Fresh
There is fragility in the beauty we see. The picture drives home the need to safeguard it. It is, after all, our home.
Soren Anderson, Seattle Times
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