Turtle Odyssey is a 2018 Australian documentary short about a sea turtle named Bunji.[1] The documentary was directed by Paul Phelan and Caspar Mazzotti and narrated by Russell Crowe.[2][3]
| Turtle Odyssey | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Caspar Mazzotti Paul Phelan |
| Written by | Amelia McCarten Paul Phelan |
| Produced by | David Gross |
| Narrated by | Russell Crowe |
| Cinematography | Caspar Mazzotti Jon Shaw |
| Edited by | Caspar Mazzotti Paul Phelan |
| Music by | Michael Lira |
| Distributed by | SK Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 41 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Release
editThe film premiered on June 30, 2018 at the Virginia Aquarium.[4] It also showed at the Fleet Science Center on July 5, 2019.[5] Then it was released on DVD and Blu-ray on December 3, 2019.[6] It was also shown at the California Science Center on February 7, 2020.[7][8]
Reception
editRenee Schonfeld of Common Sense Media awarded the film four stars out of five.[9] Josh Board of KSWB-TV awarded the film five stars.[10]
Peter Keough of The Boston Globe gave the film a positive review and wrote, "Though the images of ocean vistas and sea life are breathtaking, a critic might sniff at the film’s anthropomorphism and manipulative, formulaic narrative."[11]
Sheri Linden of The Hollywood Reporter also gave the film a positive review and wrote, "Familiar structure, fascinating star."[2]
References
edit- ^ Jacquin, Jeri (20 November 2019). "TURTLE ODYSSEY: Bunji's Big Adventure Swims to 4K and Bluray". Patch. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ a b Linden, Sheri (3 February 2020). "'Turtle Odyssey 3D': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ Butler, Karen (17 June 2018). "Russell Crowe to narrate 'Turtle Odyssey 3D'". United Press International. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ "Turtle Odyssey on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2022-04-30.[user-generated source]
- ^ "Turtle Odyssey coming to Fleet Science Center". KUSI-TV. 2 July 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ Arnold, Justin K. (4 November 2019). "Shout! Factory Sets Home Disc Release Date for 'Turtle Odyssey' Doc". Media Play News. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ ""Turtle Odyssey 3D," Splashes Into The California Science Center IMAX Theater February 7, 2020". PR Newswire. 16 January 2020. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ "Take a 'Turtle Odyssey' in 3D". KNBC. 8 January 2020. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ Schonfeld, Renee (16 December 2019). "Turtle Odyssey". Common Sense Media. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ Board, Josh (4 July 2019). "Turtle Odyssey". KSWB-TV. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ Keough, Peter (21 February 2019). "In Focus: Betting on Bunji in 'Turtle Odyssey'". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 6 December 2020.