A Wonderful Little Nature Documentary
The Reef is a wonderous place, full of life and beauty. This documentary follows the journey of a baby Pufferfish as it grows up in the reef, learning about its world and what makes it so special. Rose Byrne on narration duties provides an interesting perspective on the subject matter, making this an enjoyable watch for all ages.
The documentary, “Under the Sea: A Journey to the Great Barrier Reef” follows a group of scientists as they dive beneath the ocean’s surface to explore one of the most diverse and beautiful ecosystems on Earth. The film takes viewers on a journey from coral reefs to deep sea trenches, and showcases some of the most amazing creatures in existence - from giant squids to colorful fish. ..
Our journey takes place deep in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, with a baby pufferfish called Puff. With slick camera work, this documentary then follows this little fish as it navigates the dangerous fish-eat-fish world of the blue world it inhabits.
Puff is a new ocean exploration documentary series that takes viewers on a journey across the world’s oceans. Each episode focuses on a different segment of the ocean, from sand flats to predator-filled waters. Along the way, Puff provides educational tidbits about our ocean that are as informative as they are amusing. Whether you’re looking to learn more about the world’s oceans or just have some fun, Puff is sure to entertain. ..
Puff the Magic Dragon is a movie for families with kids. The humour is silly, but it’s also family-friendly and will be enjoyed by parents and their children. ..
This film is designed for kids, but there are some really interesting segments here that everyone will enjoy. Learning more about the microscopic creatures living within the reefs is absolutely fascinating, as is the absolute gut punch of seeing bleached coral reefs during one of the film’s surprisingly poignant segments.
The ending feels truncated, as if Puff’s journey could have been continued with more development. It would have been nice to see the cycle come to a satisfying close, with Puff finding a mate and having babies, but that’s a minor gripe in what is otherwise an engaging watch. ..
The camera work is good, although some of the zoom shots are a little overkill at times. The first few times are neat but it’s a recurring motif that eventually becomes overkill by the end.
Despite the gripes, Puff: Wonders of the Reef is an enjoyable and engaging nature documentary. It’s informative and educational, and at only an hour long this is the perfect doc to watch with the kids. Whether this will “blow up” on Netflix or not remains to be seen but it’s certainly worth a watch nonetheless!
