Frequently Bought Together
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Product details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
Reviews
Product Description
John Mills stars in this docu-drama which captures the ill-fated final expedition to the South Pole in 1912 of British explorer Robert Scott .This classic drama highlights the problems which beset the journey and is accompanied by the music of Vaughn Williams.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
59 of 59 people found the following review helpful
By Alfietucker
Format:DVD
If you're after a copy of Scott of the Antarctic starring John Mills, with the superb filmscore by Vaughan Williams, this Optimum Classic is the transfer to get. Given the age of the film (released 1948), the colour photography is vibrant, and the sound crisp and clear in this transfer. Don't make the mistake I made of ordering 905 Entertainment's cheaper but very inferior transfer available from Amazon.com (this looks as if it was trasferred from a video copy, with colours washed out - looking rather like coloured-in black and white - and a soundtrack that sounds both muffled and harsh).
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Alfietucker
Format:DVD
This is a classic film, not least for the superb score by Vaughan Williams. But don't be tempted by the low price to buy this transfer (from 905 Entertainment): the picture quality - fuzzy with the colours washed out - looks as if it's taken from a VHS copy, and the sound is both muffled and harsh (with the first chord of Vaughan Williams' score clipped). You'd be far better off getting the Optimum classic Region 2 transfer, which has vibrant colours and a very acceptable soundtrack.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Tim Kidner
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
Whilst more recent documentaries might be more accurate and better told, technically, this just-after-the-war Technicolor British 'Pride' docu-drama is both stirring and patriotic.
With one of the best cinematographers that ever lived behind the camera, the great, late Jack Cardiff, the snowy wastes (actually filmed in Norway) are a far cry from the cheeky, monochromatic East End comedies of other Ealing's.
The much-loved John Mills plays and narrates as Captain Scott, whilst there's rousing support from the familiar faces of Kenneth Moore, John Gregson and James Robertson Justice. The stiff upper lip is never far away as bravely, first Scott rallies for funds to pay for the trip and then undertaking it.
There's humour, comradeship, sadness and glorious spectacle in this and I'm sure the at-times dastardly and enthusiastic playing was more for cinematic appeal than the original trek must have been. When it was originally shown, the film must have seemed like a breath of fresh air, being so different to what was normally in the cinema. Location shooting being expensive, abroad more so and in such a hostile environment, a real achievement.
We all know the outcome but it's the journey getting there and this film, very well made and entertaining to watch, does the memory of Scott and his endeavours, proud.
With one of the best cinematographers that ever lived behind the camera, the great, late Jack Cardiff, the snowy wastes (actually filmed in Norway) are a far cry from the cheeky, monochromatic East End comedies of other Ealing's.
The much-loved John Mills plays and narrates as Captain Scott, whilst there's rousing support from the familiar faces of Kenneth Moore, John Gregson and James Robertson Justice. The stiff upper lip is never far away as bravely, first Scott rallies for funds to pay for the trip and then undertaking it.
There's humour, comradeship, sadness and glorious spectacle in this and I'm sure the at-times dastardly and enthusiastic playing was more for cinematic appeal than the original trek must have been. When it was originally shown, the film must have seemed like a breath of fresh air, being so different to what was normally in the cinema. Location shooting being expensive, abroad more so and in such a hostile environment, a real achievement.
We all know the outcome but it's the journey getting there and this film, very well made and entertaining to watch, does the memory of Scott and his endeavours, proud.
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
›
Go to Amazon.com to see all 12 reviews
3.4 out of 5 stars
Were these reviews helpful?
Let us know
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great heroic disaster
There is some wonderful clipped dialogue,fantastic scene painting in the opening scenes, superb footage of the Terra Nova cutting through the ice and stunning cinemaphotography in... Read more
Published 1 month ago by rainstick1
4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyed it
A bit dated and many years since I last saw it, but really enjoyed watching it again and found it very enjoyable
Published 1 month ago by Ross Kennedy
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great British Actor plays a doomed hero
When viewing this movie, one must remember this was filmed in 1948. It's not a film relying on CGI or going to the Arctic for authenticity. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Diane Burke
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Quality all round
Arrived on time,excwellent picture quality,good value for money.I found no dislikes with product,this product met my expectations,very good packaging and clearly advertised.
Published 2 months ago by Michael A Sinnott
4.0 out of 5 stars
A heroic and epic journey
This is a first-class film but, as has been said of Vaughan Williams' Pastoral Symphony, it is one in which not very much happens. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dr. H. A. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
Scott of the Antarctic
We bought this classic DVD as our sons were learning about Scott of the Antarctic in History at school. Read more
Published 15 months ago by 25JEM
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
what a great story and classic well put together film great price great value worth buying if you like history of scott and his brave men and their epic journey
Published 17 months ago by shidoshi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Scott of the Antarctic - DVD
I was brought up in the late 40's/early 50's and we regarded people such as Captain Scott, "Titus" Oates and other members of the expedition as heroes and as such I thoroughly... Read more
Published 23 months ago by GoldenGem
5.0 out of 5 stars
Scott
Arrived quickly, the film is a classic as far as Im concerned and although it can seem dated in parts you soon forget all that and get into the story. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2011 by brad stephen lee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another John Mills Classic
I have to admit that I am a fan of John Mills and this is one of his classics. I am not sure how accurate the film is but it captures the story perfectly and has some excellent... Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2010 by Wednesday Special
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
