At the Edge of the World (2008)

This is the chronicle of Operation Leviathan (2006-07), the third campaign of Sea Shepherd against the illegal Japanese commercial slaughter of whales in The Antarctic Whale Sanctuary.Operation Leviathan was one of the more "true" campaigns, before all the hype from Whale Wars and so on hit the mass media. I say true in the sense of having less resources available and the will to do what's right guided only by your heart rather than publicity and public opinion.In a personal note, I find very strange how some people call this terrorism. Odd terrorists these are, who seek the defense of life and don't hurt any living creature. If you want to see terrorism, go to any abattoir or farm (see Conklin Dairy Farms videos). Simply put, the USA government created a state of paranoia since 9/11 in order to control citizens, get rid of civil rights and take out of the scene any dissident who put life over other state interests (money). I can only assume that those who shout terrorism are either brainwashed or part of the government.Apart from that, to call those who fight to preserve life terrorists is not only an insult to any intelligent creature and all the billions of animals who are absurdly put through unspeakable suffering and murdered with no regret, but to every single person who was hurt or died because of real terrorist attacks.This film is for people who aren't afraid to see the truth. It will be inspirational and spirit lifting to know that there are still heroes alive fighting for a greater good without looking for anything in return.

Dan Stone's film, "At the Edge of the World", is a sincerely inspiring documentary of a heroic journey set forth by the under-supported, under-funded Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. The organization's volunteer crew members, from all types of backgrounds and professions, risk their lives in hopes of protecting the illegally hunted whales that are located in the vast Antarctic ocean territory.The film captures modern-day true-life heroes engaging together in their efforts to stave off the Japanese hunting vessels that are under the guise of 'research' in order to illegally slaughter whales for profit. A strong sense of purpose and group-member support among all those involved comes across clearly on screen.Following the courageous, passionate, and determined crew members, are the just as brave, bold, and courageous cameramen who capture the heroic actions on film - some moments of which are hair raising! Also as captivating, and nothing less than breathtaking, is the cinematography of the vast Antarctic landscape, its majestic icebergs, crystal blue waters, and its beautiful wildlife.Enhancing the film's emotive quality is the music selection. The soundtrack creates the perfect atmosphere for each scene in which the music is placed. Nothing is over or under done."At the Edge of the World" is a film that is a must-see on the big screen due to the expansive landscape, action scenes, and cinematography; and is also one I am sure to purchase when released to DVD in order to have it on hand for viewing whenever in need of a boost of inspiration.

the story is unbelievable and the chances taken are out of this world. it's nice to see regular people willing to volunteer for what they think is right, even though their resources are inadequate and the powers-that-be don't want them out there. also nice not be treated like an idiot,movie put me on the ships and then let me be part of the experience - it's not for those who need spoon-feeding. liked the analysis in the 'external reviews' link. music great except for part when two sing. thankfully, something i can enjoy with my kids. why do these people have to risk their lives in the Antarctica ocean? why don't the governments enforce the laws?

This film was painfully boring. I normally like documentaries, but this one literally put me and my friend to sleep at the TIFF '08 festival.In fact, I woke up after sleeping for 10 minutes to tell my friend sorry for picking this movie, and he was asleep. I whispered sorry anyways, and he said "it's OK.. shhhhh" as is he wanted to go back to sleep because he was so bored.To be fair, I'm not usually the type of person to follow animal rights activist movies, or plots, or news articles, or anything related to this subject at all. Not that I don't care about the whales, but I'm also not necessarily against the food chain either. Whose ready for the McWhale Burger? mmmm... with tartar sauce and processed cheddar! I picked the movie, but did so blindly. We did not plan in advance to see this movie and had no ideas or expectations about the plot. We were in the area and had some time and money to kill. So we bought tickets to what was available at the last minute. I guess the availability of tickets at the last minute should have been my warning. But it wasn't all bad.The ending fight was a little entertaining, but only because I thought when the boats collided that they might have sunk themselves. That would have been a good twist to the story. Spend lots of money on pirating, and at first attempt fail and sink. Now that would be good entertainment.Sure, I know, there is a message to this movie. But there are probably other more realistic ways to solve or control the problem. Figure out a method of regulating the Japanese through taxation so they don't bring in too much. Someone can monitor populations of the species and determine what a good regulated amount could be for fishing. If someone goes over the limit, charge them more... a lot more.Plus, there's got to be a better way to take down a boat than rope!