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Sean Bean returns as the swashbuckling soldier Richard Sharpe in this feature-length episode of the ITV drama based on the popular characters created by Bernard Cornwell. Sharpe (Sean Bean) and Sergeant Harper (Daragh O'Malley) are travelling through bandit country on their way to Madras, where they come across a run-down army unit fearful of attack. When the dreaded onslaught finally happens, Sharpe is called on to take control of the situation and lead the survivors to safety.
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The award-winning series Sharpe, starring Sean Bean, returns for another action-packed adventure. It's India, 1818 and Lt Col Richard Sharpe and Sergeant Major Patrick Harper are travelling across India, escorting the beautiful Marie-Angelique Bonnet to meet her fiancée. While in bandit-plagued badlands, they come across the very dregs of the Crown's troops; an ill disciplined, rag-tag unit led by boy soldier Beauclare. As Sharpe and company sit down to have dinner with their hosts, the camp comes under attack by the notorious bandit Chitu. As the dust settles, it becomes apparent there have been many casualties and Sharpe realises that he is the only person now capable of getting this wagon train to the safety of the next army garrison. Little does Sharpe know that the adventure has only just begun and that he has inadvertently stumbled across a massive opium trafficking ring...
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
It's the franchise that just won't die! And I for one am glad of it, as even past his sell by date it's still great to have a new Sharpe adventure - it's just so much fun seeing Sean Bean on screen in his signature role, and frankly he is as good if not better in the role as the years go on.
This time, it is back to India, where Sharpe's Challenge left off. Sharpe is en route across India to get home, with Sergeant Major Patrick Harper in tow, but is waylaid into escorting a beautiful but petulant French lady to her fiancé. Of course, the journey goes badly, with dastardly deeds, marauding bandits, old enemies and double crossing companions along the way, leading to an action packed, though plot-wise hardly original couple of hours entertainment.
India means beautiful locations, exotic women and interesting battle scenes.. however, muddling the order of Bernard Cornwell's books around like this leaves for some unaccountably odd plot holes - why are the French so easily tolerated after the bitter war with France? Why is Colonel Simmerson here? What's more, as in Sharpe's Challenge, the Riflemen are sorely missed - having added much character, colour, and pathos to the original series.
Having said that, let's not be unkind - it's still rollicking good fun, and arguably better than Sharpe's Challenge was.
Ok, maybe that 4th star comes partly from the nostalgic glow of being glad to have Sharpe back... but despite its shortcomings, this is still well produced great entertainment and a welcome return for Sharpe on TV.
The DVD is presented in the original two episode format, as well as a trimmed down 100 minute movie version which works well enough, but why bother trimming it down that much? Also includes un-illuminating `making of' and stills.
This time, it is back to India, where Sharpe's Challenge left off. Sharpe is en route across India to get home, with Sergeant Major Patrick Harper in tow, but is waylaid into escorting a beautiful but petulant French lady to her fiancé. Of course, the journey goes badly, with dastardly deeds, marauding bandits, old enemies and double crossing companions along the way, leading to an action packed, though plot-wise hardly original couple of hours entertainment.
India means beautiful locations, exotic women and interesting battle scenes.. however, muddling the order of Bernard Cornwell's books around like this leaves for some unaccountably odd plot holes - why are the French so easily tolerated after the bitter war with France? Why is Colonel Simmerson here? What's more, as in Sharpe's Challenge, the Riflemen are sorely missed - having added much character, colour, and pathos to the original series.
Having said that, let's not be unkind - it's still rollicking good fun, and arguably better than Sharpe's Challenge was.
Ok, maybe that 4th star comes partly from the nostalgic glow of being glad to have Sharpe back... but despite its shortcomings, this is still well produced great entertainment and a welcome return for Sharpe on TV.
The DVD is presented in the original two episode format, as well as a trimmed down 100 minute movie version which works well enough, but why bother trimming it down that much? Also includes un-illuminating `making of' and stills.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By PaulC
Format:Blu-ray
Buyers beware - I already own the dvd of Sharpes Peril but bought the blu ray version to get high quality picture and sound. Having received the blu ray I checked the running time I noticed this this is a far shorter version than the original dvd (shorter by 68 mins to be exact) They did exactly the same thing with Sharpes Challenge. I do not know why they made these drastic cuts and until they release a full length blu ray I will stick to my original dvd.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By MichaelJay
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Sharpe`s Peril is set in India 1818 and follows on from our hero`s previous adventure in "Challenge".Escorting a young French woman across hostile terrain controlled by the infamous bandit Chitu to meet her fiance, Sharpe and his trusty friend Harper quickly find trouble.Forced to take control of a motley company of army troops gone to seed under the nominal command of a boy soldier, their journey reaches crisis point as they find one safe haven after another destroyed by the elusive Chitu. Will Sharpe get them all to safety, lick his troops into shape, defeat the bandits and save the girl? Will `E eck as like. As in Sharpe`s previous Indian adventure, the Blu-ray picture is very impressive, giving clear, sharp detail at all times. Colours are warm, rich and lifelike in tone, taking full advantage of the incredible ambient light. Production values are high, with the extra cash up there on screen for all to see. You get a 100 minute "movie" version, as well the full 137 minute, superior, originally transmitted television version. The lightweight extras include the usual Making of Documentary and a photo gallery. Sharpe`s Peril is another cracking adventure story that`s well up to the series high standards, with a tremendous picture and a larger than usual budget to highly recommend it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Sharpe is told to return to India after his retirement for Wellington
The same high quality found in the previous episodes of the battles in the Peninsula Wars in Spain against Napoleon. Read more
Published 1 month ago by de M family
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not such a good story line
Compared to the other sharpe stories this one was not so exciting, mainly because most of the old characters have been killed off
Published 2 months ago by Cee-Jay
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product
I bought this as a christmas present for my husband which he has really enjoyed watching and actually so have I .
Published 2 months ago by diane newbold
5.0 out of 5 stars
TOP DRAWER
Sean Bean is perfect as Sharpe, I just couldn't imagine anyone else playing the part and this is yet another great yarn in the impeccable style of Bernard Cornwell. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mel Hague author of EMPORIUM OF DEATH
5.0 out of 5 stars
thanks
received the product very quickly through the post and are very happy with it and would like to send my thanks
Published 4 months ago by mark cato
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Every Sharpe film is great and this one is just the same. If you like Sharpe then this one is for you.
Published 4 months ago by weefieryscot
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
My fiance loves Sharpe and this one of course completes his collection. I would highly recommend it to other customers.
Published 4 months ago by Rachel Porter
5.0 out of 5 stars
good
I like this film it made my set complete xxx xx xx xx xx xx x xx xx xx xx
Published 4 months ago by me
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great as usual
Heartily enjoyed this new episode of Sharpe not included in my boxed set and wonder how many more episodes there are also not included.
Published 4 months ago by H. Cortes
5.0 out of 5 stars
SHARPES PERIL
BRILLIANT DVD, ARRIVED PROMPTLY VALUE FOR MONEY, ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE OF IT, ALWAYS A JOY TO WATCH SHARPE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH
Published 5 months ago by G M HARRIS
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