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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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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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
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.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
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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shackleton dvd
i was very disappointed with this DVD
it was long and slow i witch i had picked
Scott of the antarctic with John Mills
from Stuart J Cooper
it was long and slow i witch i had picked
Scott of the antarctic with John Mills
from Stuart J Cooper
Published 3 months ago by Stuart John Cooper
Shackleton - Stirring tale of one man's indomitable spirit beating all...
Sir Ernest Shackleton. A man with many flaws, but when it came to the crunch he was definitely the man for the hour. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Victor
excellent performance by branagh
This film deals with shackletons attempt to cross the south pole 100 years ago. He had previously failed in being the first to reach the pole so this was an attempt at gaining... Read more
Published 5 months ago by C. Nielsen
Riveting drama
Armchair travel at its most exciting! Not that I would want to be with Shackleton on this voyage for one moment, but it certainly makes for gripping viewing. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Finlay Piper
Epic story beautifully handled. Full marks.
Shackleton's story is so unbelievable it had to be true. A 90 minute movie would not have been able to give you a true sense of the privations they had to endure and the mountains... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Leepy Lee
Supreme Edwardian adventure.
This is the thoroughly inspirational story of a man of his times. Ernest Shackleton achieved furthest South before the Scott Vs Amundsen race to the pole. Read more
Published 12 months ago by A. S. Edwards
A film to remember about a great man who did the impossible
I come from a country where we have had great polar explorers. We have Greenland as our own arctic region. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Tom Lauridsen
a pale shadow
I read Shackleton's account of the expedition and thought it would be incredibly hard, but extremely worthwhile, to make a film. Read more
Published 13 months ago by besidethewye
shackleton
Arrived very quickly and well packed. Good story even though it does take some time to move on to the main theme. Read more
Published 15 months ago by brad stephen lee
SHACKLETON
This was possibly the greatest adventure of all, wonderfully depicted in the DVD. I was left with a feeling of wonder at what Shackleton achieved and the painful process everyone... Read more
Published 15 months ago by M. C. Hodgkins
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