Arabia 3D

This starts with a pretty interesting underwater scene but this is not really a nature film. It tries to cover the history of the Arabian peninsula from its creation to the modern world. It uses the device of a main character who is filming his native country with his hand-held camera. It goes bad right from the moment of showing happy smiling kids to create a Disney version of the kingdom. I love travelogues but this one is dictated by the Royal family and it feels very fake. Then it just keep going with fake sets and actors. There is also animation that is reminiscent of a kids educational video. That's what this is. It show the history of the region in the most plain vanilla way. There is no denying the beauty of the vast landscapes and the rolling cityscapes. The Hajj and the humanity around the Ka'aba can be awe-inspiring. For real in-depth information, I would suggest going elsewhere.