MicroCosmos is a favorite in our house. We have watched it oh so many times – and with no complaint. There are some movies my son wants to watch again and again that quickly become a nuisance. (One of the worst, for example, would be Creepy Creatures. He loves that movie…and we are over it.)
The film is a documentary about insects that was made in 1996. It has a pleasing and subtle soundtrack. When there isn’t any music playing, you hear just the sounds of the insects themselves, along with the noise of rain drops, wind through leaves, and birds singing.
Most fascinating are the insect interactions. The scenes are filmed in the world of the insects themselves – down to their minute scale. The images are crisp and clear, allowing you to get up close and personal into their daily lives. You see how one single raindrop can bounce a ladybug off it’s leaf. Witness a caterpillar eating his first meal as he chews his way out of his egg. See the great feat it is for an ant to carry a seed.
A review in the New York Times says of the film, “Photographed with terrific patience and agility, this quick, captivating film offers a taste of the exotic to viewers of any stripe (or spot). And it’s a breathtaking reminder that Mother Nature remains the greatest special effects wizard of all.” (Read the entire nicely written review here.)
MicroCosmos is beautiful and enchanting, and will draw kids and adults alike into the bewitching world of insects. It is sure to become a well-loved film in your home!
Below is a trailer for this intriguing film:
I know that MicroCosmos is on Instant Netflix. Have you seen the film? What did you think of it? What is your favorite insect movie?
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