Synopsis: Discover one of nature’s last great mysteries in The Crimson Wing, a miraculous story of love, courage and survival from Disneynature – the studio that brought you Earth. In a place like no other on the planet, the dramatic and desolate Lake Natron in northern Tanzania, you’ll witness a spectacle unlike anything you’ve seen before – a million crimson-winged flamingos arrive to continue the circle of life.  Focusing on the adventures of a single chick set against a backdrop of never-before-filmed landscapes, The Crimson Wing is a visually stunning journey into the life and struggles of the mysterious and inspiring flamingo.

Review: We love documentary filmmaking here at the Legion and nature documentaries have become something of a great novelty in the era of high-definition.  What I never thought was that I would actually enjoy and be into an entire documentary on flamingos.  I couldn't care less about these birds prior to watching the special, they were little more than a tacky lawn ornamentation!  What I discovered, in spite of my ignorance, is that flamingos are in all actuallity very fascinating and complex creatures.

The scenery in this documentary is absolutely stunning.  The blu-ray really does justice to the beauty of the world, almost enhancing it in a way.  The colors are all vibrant and the music that accompanies the special is classic and modern all at the same time.  I learned everything from life patterns to environmental issues to the secret behind the color of the flamingo!  This was not only interesting, but it was entertaining.  Great work, Disneynature!

The special features on this 2-Disc BD Combo Pack (BD+DVD) include: Living Planet – Explore the Earth in a Fully Interactive Experience!, Filmmaker Annotations, The Crimson Wing screensaver and Lake Natron Diaries: Behind The Crimson Wing.

Interest Range: Nature, Disney, Flamingos