I have watched/listened to both versions. I wonder why they keep making more of the alien woman version? The english dude is a much better narrator. Perhaps if they had chosen Morgan Freeman, it would have been much better.

It seems to me that the video content should be more important than the voice over.

I agree with #1. The non-attenborough versions always get bad reviews. Just stick with him BBC.

#2 Then you have never watched Planet Earth lol

It's a matter of personal preference...I like the version with Ms. Weaver better...Sir Attenborough is too whipsery for me...seems like he keeps needing to clear his throat...AHEM!...however, I really don't understand Oprah as the choice for the Discovery "Life" DVD...maybe she needed the money?

Attenborough speaks with a passion as this is his subject and life interest. His dynamic narration adds to interest.

Who wants to listen to someone reading a script? Weaver? Oprah?? why do they waste the money re-dubbing it?