Disney has planned to release a documentary, aptly titled Oceans, on April 22, 2010 that aims to take you on “a fascinating journey into the depths of the ocean, amidst the tumult of the storms, in the vast territory of those who inhabit the sea.” The trailer does look pretty cool (the link takes you directly to the Oceans preview at the 1:15 mark; full trailer below). This kind of movie can bring out the beauty, complexity, and awesomeness that is found in nature and which we, busy with our modern lives, often take for granted or miss all together.

Whether for entertainment, education, or inspiration, Oceans may be worth seeing on the big screen. We’ll leave it up to you to decide whether releasing a major movie (and all the accompanied marketing and commercial impact) on Earth Day is actually missing the whole point. Thoughts?

- Justin Manger

Image credit: http://www.apple.com/trailers/disney/oceans/hd/