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Shackleton is not a biopic of the great Anglo-Irish explorer but a dramatisation of the failed trans-Antarctic expedition of 1914-16. As written and directed by Charles (Longtitude) Sturridge the production, filmed on real ice floes in Greenland, stays remarkably close to the facts, capturing the look of the surviving expedition photos of Frank Hurley (collected in the book South With Endurance) with great fidelity. Kenneth Branagh makes no attempt at an authentic accent but otherwise gives a powerful impression of a most commanding personality. When the expedition ship Endurance became locked in the Antarctic ice Shackleton vowed to bring every man home alive, and against virtually impossible odds, including a 700-mile journey in an open boat through some of the worst seas in the world, he did just that. This superlative mini-series realises the story with production values and cinematography which would not disgrace a big-budget feature (Hurley's own 1919 documentary film can be seen on video in South). Intense physical drama, strong performances and Adrian Johnston's fine score combine here to deeply moving effect, marred only a little by a rushed conclusion. With Roland Huntford, author of the definitive Shackleton biography, as production advisor, this easily stands as the benchmark for all future comparable films. --Gary S Dalkin
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Writer-director Charles Sturridge ('Longitude') presents his version of Sir Ernest Shackleton's epic South Pole adventure. Setting out in 1914, Shackleton (Kenneth Branagh) and his crew set sail for Antarctica, but get into trouble when their ship, the Endurance, becomes stuck in pack ice. Abandoning the doomed vessel, Shackleton then takes the only course of action available, and sets out on foot, determined to lead his ailing crew to safety.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Some people probably think that a film of ice and snow is boring but Shackleton is definately not. Great acting makes it a very moving film,the action keeps you on the edge of your seat and the script brings you close to tears. This adventure film is definately a film to watch, if you want to experience a whole new (frozen) land.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Jim-Jim
Format:DVD
Ernest Shackleton is one of the greatest explorers of all time, and this stands as a testament to the man. Branagh subtlety conveys the man who was addicted to exploring the unknown and the two-part series does not shy away from his extra-marital affair. Excellent.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By D. Andrews
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Having just returned from Antarctica myself I was inspired to buy this video. It's factually correct details and the story of the heroics involved made the film gripping from start to finish. Despite the fact it appears the whole venture could have been avoided when Shackleton was warned of heavy ice that particular year, it makes one wonder if it was all necessary. And in actual fact knowing he made the conscious decision to set out nearly cost the lives of him and his men. Nevertheless, it is an amazing story of survival and heroics and definitely worth watching if you have the slightest interest in Antarctica or Shackleton.
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Stirring stuff
I first watched this as a drama for TV. After wasting a few hours of my life watching American films with poor story lines matched only be mediocre acting I decided to spend a... Read more
Published 5 days ago by Mr. Gary Quinnell
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
The film is not historically accurate and there were lots of anachronisms and several unexplained sequences. Also total run time is excessive: over 2 hours. Read more
Published 1 month ago by E Jones
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of My best Expedition, Falkland- Southgeorgia - Antarctic -Peninsula, and à great Lecture on Board, Alexandra Shakelton, i live in Sweden ( born in Austria )
of My best Expedition, Falkland- Southgeorgia - Antarctic -Peninsula, and à great Lecture on Board, Alexandra Shakelton, i live in Sweden ( born in Austria )
Published 2 months ago by Josef Hinterlechner
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Excellent mini-series
As an avid reader of Antarctic exploration books I was pleased to see this mini-series when it first appeared. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Alan, Scotland
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A proper true story
A true classic film of heroic men and deeds. You will watch it many times because it's
as near the truth as any film can be.
as near the truth as any film can be.
Published 3 months ago by Riverwater
2.0 out of 5 stars
A Lot More and a Missed Chance....
This (made for tv) DVD gives a very good depiction of what type of personality Shackleton may have had and dwells mainly on the unsuccessful attempt to cross Antarctica. Read more
Published 4 months ago by SMac
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Shackleton
This is entertaining,informative and best of all thoroughly engrossing. I would recommend it to anyone as its a cracking good story,beautifully acted and filmed.
Published 4 months ago by triciak55
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Amazing
Purchased this after seeing an exhibition at the Maritime Museum in Greenwich - and it did not disappoint - as well as being a gripping adventure film on one level it is... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jan
4.0 out of 5 stars
If you haven't read Huntford's book, then start here, but then read...
The DVD is done very well and recounts this particular adventure very faithfully, with good pictorial effect. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Alfredo Hamill
4.0 out of 5 stars
A cedible account
This is a credible account of Shackleton's advertures in Antarctica etc. Branagh's portrayal is as good as can be expected of the Irish hero explorer.
Published 11 months ago by BP Worrall
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