Neil Emery’s adventure documentary is an educational and delightful exploration of the Lake District. The film captures stunning landscapes, particularly Haystack and Buttermere, providing an undoubtedly breathtaking visual experience.
Neil Emery’s charm seeps through the screen, lending an amiable tone to the documentary and allowing for an engaging introduction to the Lake District scenery, gaining a broader understanding of Alfred Wainwright’s favourite Lakeland hills, and landscape influenced by Wordsworth, Coleridge and other literary luminaries.
Enthusiasts of history, nature, and the English countryside will find the documentary to be a relaxing watch, showcasing the areas as it is naturally speaking. The film boasts an appeal that is transgenerational, exposing the experience and the environment arrayed by different generations of visitors, who alike appreciate its genuineness and magnificence.
The vlog-style crafting of the documentary is well made, maintaining a consistent pace that highlights not only the beauty of the surroundings but the importance of maintaining the natural landscape for current and future generations. Not forgetting intriguing trivia about the filming allowances for a ‘Mission: Impossible’ production over the scenic location of Buttermere, which showcases the contemporary importance and relevance of the location for film and general cultural significance.
Overall, Neil Emery’s documentary offers an entertaining escape for viewers, reaffirming the true beauty of the natural world and showcasing the unique landscape showcasing symbolism not just in geographics but literary inspiration. A truly educational and well-crafted documentary that is definitely worth watching. Highly recommended.
