"Human Body" better than science fiction (Reuters)

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Discovery Channels sensational "Human Body: Pushing the Limits" recalls the quirky cinematic journey into the human anatomy undertaken by downsized scientists Raquel Welch and Stephen Boyd in the 1966 adventure "Fantastic Voyage."

This "Human Body" peeps beneath our skin to show us how the body and the brain undergo fantastic changes -- and mind-blowing feats -- just to keep us active every day. This is hyper-reality TV.

The four-part documentary -- focusing on "Strength," "Sight," "Sensation" and power-to-the people ("The Brain") -- is a virtual tour of the human body that uses animation and graphics in a highly original way.

Although the telecast favors a view of the body in crisis -- fighting the elements or achieving great feats of strength and willpower -- we are treated to a mesmerizing tour of how our insides work. Computer-generated graphics give us the inside track on the bodys beauty as well as its wizardry. Bones, muscles, the nervous system: Theyre all on display and synchronized to perfection.

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