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The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition [DVD] (2000)

Liam Neeson (Actor) | Rated: Parental Guidance | Format: DVD

4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Actors: Liam Neeson
Format: PAL, Anamorphic, Widescreen, Dolby, Surround Sound
Language: English
Subtitles: English, Hindi
Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired: English
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
Number of discs: 1
Classification: PG
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent.
DVD Release Date: 8 Sep 2003
Run Time: 94 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

ASIN: B0000A1M5B
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 91,590 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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A retelling of Sir Ernest Shackleton's ill-fated expedition to Antarctica in and the crew of his vessel 'The Endurance', which was trapped in the ice floes and frigid open ocean of the Antarctic in 1914. Shackleton decided, with many of his crew injured and weak from exposure and starvation, to take a team of his fittest men and attempt to find help. Setting out in appalling conditions with hopelessly inadequate equipment, they endured all weather and terrain and finally reached safety. Persuading a local team of his confidence that the abandoned team would still be alive, he set out again to find them. After almost 2 years trapped on the ice, all members of the crew were finally rescued. Shackleton's historic story is recounted and re-created, featuring new footage of the actual locations and interviews with surviving relatives of key expedition members, plus archived audio interviews with expedition members, and much of the footage and still photos shot by one of the crew on the expedition.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not the full coverage 3 Jan 2005

By J. C. Linford

Format:DVD

Much of the film is made up of the original material filmed by expedition member Frank Hurley. However much of the story was left without the original movie coverage, after he was forced to discard all cameras except for his pocket Kodak, while fleeing the ice floes. As a result, halfway through this film you see mostly pictures of the sea, surrounding ice floes and landscapes made by more recent expeditions. However, this film doesnt include much of the re-staging that seems to have been done for the IMAX film, that used replica boats and actors to help bring the adventure to life again, and in particular, the re-assessment of the crossing of South Georgia Island using modern mountaineering and equipment. Other than that, this film based on the book by Caroline Alexander gives a clear account of the whole adventure, it pays due homage to the protagonists and contains other interesting footage, such as interviews with descendants and the museum exhibit of the James Caird. If you can, try to get the full IMAX film by the same director - though its currently only available on DVD in Region 1. Hopefully they will soon produce it also for the other regions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars THE GREATEST SURVIVAL STORY EVER TOLD... 7 Dec 2003

By Lawyeraau HALL OF FAME TOP 500 REVIEWER

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This is an exemplary documentary, based upon author Caroline Alexander's critically acclaimed, best selling book of the doomed 1914 Antarctic expedition led by Sir Edward Shackleton. Effectively narrated by Liam Neeson, the film tells the story of this star-crossed expedition which set sail upon the ironically named ship, "The Endurance". Shackleton and his crew set out to attempt the first expedition across the vast, still uncharted, icy regions of the Antarctic continent.

Unfortunately, the ship became locked in an icy vise created by polar floes not long after it set sail, which eventually encased and crushed the ship it held in its grasp. This forced the crew out on the ice to survive an adventure that was to last them over a year and a half. Only the courage and determination of Shackleton and his crew enabled them all to survive their harrowing experience, escaping the icy death that was the expected outcome of their dire situation.

Told through the incorporation and use of expedition photographer Frank Hurley's archival silent film footage and stills, which miraculously survived, as well as modern day film and photographs, a rich in situ backdrop is provided for this gripping story of survival. The film is also augmented by interviews with elderly relatives of the survivors. The makers of this documentary also ground the story in the historical context of the day, enriching this story further. All in all, this is an exemplary documentary and one which those who are interested in explorations will enjoy, as will those who enjoy films in which the human spirit triumphs.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, fascinating 21 May 2008

By tomfromhaddon

Format:DVD

If you like a bit of action, a bit of suspense and like to tie that up with a bit of historical accuracy, you'll love this. I wasn't sure how this would be because it's sold as a documentary but there's loads of original footage and photos alongside modern-day filming.

A truly amazing story of courage, determination and sheer rugged guts. Perfect for the armchair adventurer like me! Buy this now...

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