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National Geographic: Journey to the Edge of the Universe

National Geographic: Journey to the Edge of the Universe

Documentary · 2008

In one single, epic camera move we journey from Earth's surface to the outermost reaches of the universe on a grand tour of the cosmos, to explore newborn stars, distant planets, black holes and beyond.

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National Geographic: Journey to the Edge of the Universe

2008 Documentary 1h 31m

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7.7 / 10

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In one single, epic camera move we journey from Earth's surface to the outermost reaches of the universe on a grand tour of the cosmos, to explore newborn stars, distant planets, black holes and beyond.

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Directed by

Yavar Abbas

Written by

Nigel Henbest

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

Narrator (voice)

Sean Pertwee

Sean Pertwee

Narrator (voice)

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Put National Geographic: Journey to the Edge of the Universe on trial.

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The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.