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Set in 1965, the story follows the hunt for a missing school girl which draws Endeavour Morse to the place which will ultimately shape and define his destiny--Oxford. Deep in full-blown murder investigation and led by Detective Inspector Fred Thursday, Endeavour finds himself side-lined, discredited and at a dead end. Facing down the demons of his past, Endeavour begins his own quest in pursuit of justice, risking all in the hunt for a truth that will haunt him for the rest of his days.
“Morse as a young man is a wonderful character that I’m very excited to be playing… we can compliment what’s come before, by telling a great story, and telling it well”--Shaun Evans
“Morse as a young man is a wonderful character that I’m very excited to be playing… we can compliment what’s come before, by telling a great story, and telling it well”--Shaun Evans
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116 of 116 people found the following review helpful
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Shaun Evans plays Morse with his own style, never once did i think he was doing an impersonation of John Thaw, but little inferences in his performance payed due homage to John and also gave us definition and clarity to Morse the human being.
Strongly supported by a great cast, we even see Morse giving his future Jaguar MK II a glance over.
I wasn't prepared to be so overcome with emotion when we see John Thaw's reflection in a mirror near the end, but it summed up how i felt about this prequel, it reflected the things i love about Morse as a whole, Oxford, Morse character, the music, the whole essence.
I'm pleased the makers didn't fall into the trap of trying too hard to copy and repeat things, instead we get a prequel that could run and run, but also a fitting tribute to a much loved and much missed character.
Strongly supported by a great cast, we even see Morse giving his future Jaguar MK II a glance over.
I wasn't prepared to be so overcome with emotion when we see John Thaw's reflection in a mirror near the end, but it summed up how i felt about this prequel, it reflected the things i love about Morse as a whole, Oxford, Morse character, the music, the whole essence.
I'm pleased the makers didn't fall into the trap of trying too hard to copy and repeat things, instead we get a prequel that could run and run, but also a fitting tribute to a much loved and much missed character.
37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
What was shown on the DVD was very good and much enjoyed. HOWEVER after watching the 88 minute DVD both of us realised how much subplot was not shown, another reviewer has listed most of them but I think has missed the oily little detective being told to get out as he's not wanted in that Division any longer. I was really disappointed to hsve so much cut out and noticed similar cuts in the "Case Historied" series DVD. Is it too much to expect that we get what we think we've ordered - the complete episode!!!
81 of 83 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I watched this on the TV and it was very good - just like watching Morse work out the twists of the case. When I bought the DVD and watched it, I was shocked to see that parts of it were missing.
1. Dempsey developing photographs in a darkroom.
2. Crisp's daugher going to the car showroom to see the mechanic.
3 Morse and Thursay breaking into the large house and meeting Dempsey.
4. After Morse gave Crisp his resignation letter, the Sargent was talking to Morse in the corridor and said he done him a favour getting tranfered to Vice.
5. Dempsey taking a photograph of Morse.
6 Dempsey watching the Minister's house.
7 Dempsey giving the Minister the ultimatum to sign the resignation letter or get shot.
This all explained how the girl got the Minister's phone number on her hand and how he paid the consequences for his involvement in the sex party with underage girls.
This DVD shows that, in the 1960s, it was ok for politicians to have sex with Minors and get away with it, while the verison aired on TV clearly showed him paying the consequences.
Although not vital to the primary storyline, these ommisions leave unanswered questions and remove an importsnt sub-plot.
1. Dempsey developing photographs in a darkroom.
2. Crisp's daugher going to the car showroom to see the mechanic.
3 Morse and Thursay breaking into the large house and meeting Dempsey.
4. After Morse gave Crisp his resignation letter, the Sargent was talking to Morse in the corridor and said he done him a favour getting tranfered to Vice.
5. Dempsey taking a photograph of Morse.
6 Dempsey watching the Minister's house.
7 Dempsey giving the Minister the ultimatum to sign the resignation letter or get shot.
This all explained how the girl got the Minister's phone number on her hand and how he paid the consequences for his involvement in the sex party with underage girls.
This DVD shows that, in the 1960s, it was ok for politicians to have sex with Minors and get away with it, while the verison aired on TV clearly showed him paying the consequences.
Although not vital to the primary storyline, these ommisions leave unanswered questions and remove an importsnt sub-plot.
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Perfect. Wonderfully quirky Morse. There is so much scope to learn of his early experiences, we are really excited that there may be more!
Published 5 days ago by maclean
fast and good service and packaging
Endeavour (The Origins of Inspector Morse) - Complete Edition [DVD]
Great DVD, I'm looking forward to the following series... good buy
Great DVD, I'm looking forward to the following series... good buy
Published 6 days ago by D. Van Den Broek
Excellent addition to the Morse legend.
I enjoyed this DVD very much and would be love to see it expanded into a series. How did Endeavour slowly change from the young chap we meet here into the flawed but brilliant... Read more
Published 12 days ago by K. Hick
Solace for the soul...
I was skeptical ordering this from Amazon UK (so we dont have to wait two years to watch it in the US) but wow, Endeavour was as close to perfect as I can imagine. Read more
Published 17 days ago by JD
Is is possible to be so attached to a fictional character?
It was like that dream one often has of meeting someone who has since passed on. I bet I'm not the only one who shed a few tears at the last scene. Read more
Published 17 days ago by John Blanckenberg
Nice
This is trustworthy story of the beginning of the Morse career in Oxford. Nice period setting with all the Morse attributes included. Even worthwhile for the cars in the film. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Hans
Endeavour
I loved this and am so glad they are going ahead with more episodes. I so missed Morse and while this is not the same, it is close.
Published 1 month ago by shirley crowley
If only all prequels were like this!
Since I hadn't seen the version that had been telecast earlier, I am unable to compare this DVD with any other versions that might be available. Read more
Published 1 month ago by RIJU GANGULY
Brilliant! Can't wait for the series
When I ordered this DVD I wasn't sure if I'd be able to see anyone else but John Thaw playing Morse.
I was wrong. Read more
I was wrong. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Joel Saacks
Morse still lives!!
This dvd is a very worthy continuation of the excellent Morse reputation, and is an interesting view of morse's early years. Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. Froud
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