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This Sharpe box set contains all 14 of the full-length television films based on the novels by Bernard Cornwell. Originally broadcast between 1993 and 1997, the films follow the adventures of the titular soldier during the later years of the Napoleonic Wars, through Wellington's Peninsular campaign up to and including Waterloo. The programmes represent an outstanding achievement for the small screen, dominated by Sean Bean's central performance as the heroic, troubled outsider who turns out to be a resourceful and loyal leader. Bolstered by a strong supporting cast--particularly Daragh O'Malley as Harper and (in later episodes) Abigail Cruttenden as Jane--Sharpe is often visually striking, and the action is tense and gripping. Consistency is maintained by all episodes being directed by Tom Clegg.
The sound is full-bodied stereo while the very "sharp" picture has been transferred slightly letterboxed at 14:9. Though looking much better than the original TV transmissions the occasionally cropped framing makes it apparent the films were shot in 16:9 widescreen, so it is regrettable they have not been transferred to DVD in that format. Otherwise these are first-rate releases. --Gary S Dalkin
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The Sharpe - The Complete Series 15 disc box set contains all 14 episodes of the adventures, based on the novels by Bernard Cornwell. The episodes, in chronological order are
Sharpe's Rifles
Sharpe's Eagle
Sharpe's Company
Sharpe's Enemy
Sharpe's Honour
Sharpe's Gold
Sharpe's Battle
Sharpe's Sword
Sharpe's Regiment
Sharpe's Siege
Sharpe's Mission
Sharpe's Revenge
Sharpe's Justice
Sharpe's Waterloo and
Sharpe the Legend
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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
What can I say about Sharpe?
An utterly fantastic series that is sorely missed by all. Sharpe's Challenge was a great taster for (I hope) things to come, ie, another series!
There are plenty of Cornwell novels to go round, so they should definitely make three or four more into films :)
The set includes all fourteen Sharpe films, and a bonus DVD (I've yet to watch that one), as well as a cool, informative booklet and fold-out colour map of the Iberian peninsula; so you can see where all the historical battles featured in the series took place.
A brilliant buy for fans of Bean, history or just great television alike.
Jim
An utterly fantastic series that is sorely missed by all. Sharpe's Challenge was a great taster for (I hope) things to come, ie, another series!
There are plenty of Cornwell novels to go round, so they should definitely make three or four more into films :)
The set includes all fourteen Sharpe films, and a bonus DVD (I've yet to watch that one), as well as a cool, informative booklet and fold-out colour map of the Iberian peninsula; so you can see where all the historical battles featured in the series took place.
A brilliant buy for fans of Bean, history or just great television alike.
Jim
37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Here are all the episodes of this great series (up to date) in one box set, what more could you ask for? Each episode is so full of charm and adventure that you can't help but watch them again and again. You get battles, betrayal, love and friendships all with a slice of history thrown in for good measure. Superb!
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74 of 76 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This complete set of the Sharpe TV movies will appeal to many people. Sean Bean fans, historical military fiction fans, Bernard Cornwell fans, action fans, early 1800's fans!
Above all if you're already a Sharpe fan and don't own any of the episodes on DVD yet, then buy this set!
Above all if you're already a Sharpe fan and don't own any of the episodes on DVD yet, then buy this set!
With great action, decent scripts and good acting and effects this is compelling and entertaining viewing. All set in the Napoleonic Wars on the continent, following the career and adventures of Richard Sharpe; raised from the ranks to officer class, through to the Battle Of Waterloo.
There are 15 feature-length episodes here, with the 15th a bonus episode of clips recalling Sharpe's exploits. The box set has a very attractive, neat design.
EXTRAS: Not a lot compared to some DVDs, but there is a 25 minute behind-the-scenes featurette and photo galleries. There is a lovely booklet to accompany the DVDs and also a glossy colour map of the continent charting where each episode/battle from the Sharpe series takes place.
A simply brilliant set!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Sharpe - The complete series
I received the series in the specified time. The discs are all in excellent condition my wife and I will enjoy watching them every six months or so.
Published 3 months ago by peterxl
Quite "Sharpe" enough, especially the Paper Knife in the box!
We enjoyed "Sharpe" when originally on TV, and were delighted to get the boxed series and to be able to play them at leisure. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Don ackroyd
Much buckling of swash!
Brilliant deeds of swashbuckling derring-do. Love it! I didn't think they made them like this any more (perhaps they don't now!)
Published 10 months ago by Mr. M. Pearson
Superb box set
Although not quite the complete series, lacking the last two TV films which can be purchased seperately, this is nonetheless a wonderfully executed delivery of most of the Bernard... Read more
Published 11 months ago by A. J. W. Tungate
A real favourite
I started reading the Sharpe novels by Bernard Cornwall back in the 80s; and I introduced my mother to these books. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mole
Just fantastic!
Okay - I have an admission prior to this review in so far that I love anything that Bernard Cornwell (the original author of the series) writes and Sharpe is by far my favourite. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Chris L
A pity, it not complete series.
This is not a complete series. The first 7 are missing, which is printed on the box. So far Amazon have not been able to locate the missing ones.
Published on 7 Dec 2009 by Nigel Brereton
sharpe series Dvds
Great. Just what I wanted and in excellent condition.
One complaint. Why could I not buy this and the John Tams CDs here in France ? Read more
One complaint. Why could I not buy this and the John Tams CDs here in France ? Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2009
Sean Bean makes James Bond look like a wuss
Addictive, compelling and entertaining in every episode, Sharpe cuts, hacks and shoots his way through the Napoleonic wars. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2009 by Alison MacDonald Duncan
Sharpe as a needle!
Having read the books, my only critisism is that I would have liked the first in the series chronologically, Sharpe's Tiger, Sharpe's Triumph etc. Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2009 by Silverfox
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