Antarctica: An Adventure of a Different Nature (1991) [IMAX]

Antarctica takes you to a continent beyond imagination. Discover a new world and learn of Antarctica’s wildlife in a way never before possible. Antarctica creates a sensation of truly being there - a remarkable film experience where through the heartfelt words of Antarctica explorer Robert Scott, you’ll relive the brutal hardships, wonders and isolation of the first men on this magnificent frontier.

True to the IMAX tradition, Antarctica is replete with breathtaking aerial and underwater footage of the earth's highest, coldest, and driest continent. Most folks' TVs are 4,500 times smaller than an IMAX screen--too small to duplicate the acrophobic-stomach sensation that is the hallmark of the IMAX in-theater experience. All the same, like most IMAX movies, Antarctica has some of the best production values on film today.

The story begins with a flock of penguins above--and below--water, and moves to gargantuan underwater ice sheets and then to a look at Antarctic climatic changes. Watch scientists locate and extract ancient ice to analyze preserved bubbles of ancient air, as well. Explorer Robert Scott makes an important contribution with his appealing voice and serene, well-articulated narrative.

--Erik Macki