Customer Ratings & Reviews

Monarch butterflies migrate an incredible distance. That's the story. I could have done without the whiney environmentalist exaggerations and agenda included in this presentation. The 3D was often contrived, but it was cheap.

It's an interesting documentary, but not interesting enough to make it worth the cost. Also, though there are a few nice 4k sequences, it is not a film I would recommend for showing off the advantages of 4k video.

Expected there would be 3D! No 3D movie came with this purchase. Be careful!

The main character has an erroneous analogy of life

Flight of the Butterflies is an amazing, beautifully shot film that is a wonder for the eyes. This film centers on a scientist named Fred Urquhart who, as a child, wondered where butterflies go during their migration. As an adult, he and his wife try to answer that question. Another storyline follows a butterfly named Dana as she shows you the year-long process of migration and tells the tale through three generations of monarch butterflies, following them from Texas to Toronto to Mexico. My favorite part of Flight of the Butterflies is when Fred’s life's work takes place before his eyes, when he sees millions of monarch butterflies fluttering around on a mountain in Mexico. The scene is beautiful and has some rich and epic cinematography. I also like when the filmmakers use MRI footage to show a very detailed and sharp scene of a caterpillar slowly turning into a butterfly through its chrysalis. Flight of the Butterflies was first released in IMAX theaters and I can see why. The cinematography in this film is amazing and keeps you glued to the screen. This film is also extremely educational. I knew almost nothing about butterflies before viewing this film and I learned so much in such a short period of time. I am now extremely interested in the migration process. In fact, the film makes me want to plant my own butterfly garden. The musical score fits the subject and is tranquil and light. The lesson of this film is to always persevere. Fred Urquhart doesn't give up for forty years and always tries to reach his goal. I recommend you watch the special features on this DVD. Behind the Scenes gives you more context on the making of this film and features interviews with the cast and crew, including one with a real life person portrayed in the movie. It's really cool to see how the crew got some of the shots and makes you realize how difficult it was to make this film. Other special features include a message from the President of Mexico. I give Flight of the Butterflies an age rating of 7 to 13 because the film goes into some pretty complex science and history. I think older viewers will enjoy this film as well. I give this movie 5 out of 5 stars. If you are interested in the topic of butterflies or if you like science in general, you'll like Flight of the Butterflies. Reviewed by Benjamin P., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic. For more reviews by youth, go to kidsfirst dot org

Great 4k film! Extremely great shots and detail. Not very long but worth a watch a few times.