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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Based on the true story of a remote Scottish community on the Hebridean island of Scarp that became enchanted by a dashing German rocket scientist, Gerhard Zucher, and his plans to link them to the outside world during the late 1930s. Their mission is to build a mail rocket to help revolutionize the postal service between the island and its neighbouring communities. The building of the rocket, even after an initial failed attempt, soon becomes a community effort and eventually creates a unique bond between Zucher and the island''s inhabitants. ...The Rocket Post
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Charming independent British production.,
By K. M. Pare "Keith Pare, Century Cinema." (Coalville, Leicestershire.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: The Rocket Post [DVD] [2006] (DVD)
Sadly, this charming and very worthy independent British film was almost completely neglected by the UK film chains system.
Beautifully shot on location in the Outer Hebrides, it features the whimsical humour and characters reminiscent of the old Ealing comedies but this is not just a comedy. Based on a true story of a German scientist who was aiming to establish a rocket-propelled postal service in the Scottish isles, it also features high drama with its 1938 setting as Hitler was by then recalling all German rocket scientists back to the Fatherland. The scientist is engagingly played by Ulrich Thomsen as the character gradually wins the respect and support of the local community. He also falls in love with island girl Catherine (a very nice performance from Shauna Mcdonald), winning over her embittered uncle (Clive Russell). This film deserved a full general release in UK cinemas, I heartily recommend it now, thankfully, it has been released on DVD.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Hebrides at its best,
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This review is from: The Rocket Post [DVD] [2006] (DVD)
I was not sure what to expect from this film but what I got was spectacular scenery, lots of laughs and an easy watch with a nice story along with it. The plot is a simple love story and should appeal to most people in some way either for the love interest or the local peoples reaction to a stranger. This film was little known and went through a small cinema release but it really deserves more acclaim, it is a definite must for watching even if it just to see the Outer Hebrides portrayed as a great place to live.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A really pleasant night's entertainment,
By Clare (Ireland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Rocket Post [DVD] [2006] (DVD)
This film is a refreshing change, quaintly humorous and very memorable (which is great for me, as i usually don't remember the plot or name of a film a week after viewing.)
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