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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Based on the true story of a remote Scottish community on the Hebridean island of Scarp that became enchanted by a dashing German rocket scientist, Gerhard Zucher, and his plans to link them to the outside world during the late 1930s. Their mission is to build a mail rocket to help revolutionize the postal service between the island and its neighbouring communities. The building of the rocket, even after an initial failed attempt, soon becomes a community effort and eventually creates a unique bond between Zucher and the island''s inhabitants. ...The Rocket Post
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I was not sure what to expect from this film but what I got was spectacular scenery, lots of laughs and an easy watch with a nice story along with it. The plot is a simple love story and should appeal to most people in some way either for the love interest or the local peoples reaction to a stranger. This film was little known and went through a small cinema release but it really deserves more acclaim, it is a definite must for watching even if it just to see the Outer Hebrides portrayed as a great place to live.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Sadly, this charming and very worthy independent British film was almost completely neglected by the UK film chains system.
Beautifully shot on location in the Outer Hebrides, it features the whimsical humour and characters reminiscent of the old Ealing comedies but this is not just a comedy. Based on a true story of a German scientist who was aiming to establish a rocket-propelled postal service in the Scottish isles, it also features high drama with its 1938 setting as Hitler was by then recalling all German rocket scientists back to the Fatherland.
The scientist is engagingly played by Ulrich Thomsen as the character gradually wins the respect and support of the local community. He also falls in love with island girl Catherine (a very nice performance from Shauna Mcdonald), winning over her embittered uncle (Clive Russell).
This film deserved a full general release in UK cinemas, I heartily recommend it now, thankfully, it has been released on DVD.
Beautifully shot on location in the Outer Hebrides, it features the whimsical humour and characters reminiscent of the old Ealing comedies but this is not just a comedy. Based on a true story of a German scientist who was aiming to establish a rocket-propelled postal service in the Scottish isles, it also features high drama with its 1938 setting as Hitler was by then recalling all German rocket scientists back to the Fatherland.
The scientist is engagingly played by Ulrich Thomsen as the character gradually wins the respect and support of the local community. He also falls in love with island girl Catherine (a very nice performance from Shauna Mcdonald), winning over her embittered uncle (Clive Russell).
This film deserved a full general release in UK cinemas, I heartily recommend it now, thankfully, it has been released on DVD.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I support the other reviews here by saying this movie is visually very beautiful, and has some fine, strongly characterful, performances by the team of actors, particularly from Shauna MacDonald, who took a term out of college while still a student to take part.
One correction: Kevin McKidd plays Catherine's betrothed, Tom, the island's doctor. The poacher is played, with great zest, by Gary Lewis - who played Billy Elliot's father in the eponymous (what a word!) film.
One correction: Kevin McKidd plays Catherine's betrothed, Tom, the island's doctor. The poacher is played, with great zest, by Gary Lewis - who played Billy Elliot's father in the eponymous (what a word!) film.
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charming feel good film
A slightly paint-by-numbers, albeit well done, film about a stranger entering a community and disrupting the natural order. It's all been done before, e.g. Read more
Published 19 days ago by G. Gavigan
Quaint, but another silver screen rocket that deviates from the facts?
Apparently based on 'some' truth ... "The Rocket Post" is an hour and three-quarters of quaint viewing set amidst idyllic Scottish island scenery (filmed on Taransay, but set on... Read more
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I HAD NO PRECONCEIVED IDEAS ABOUT THIS FILM,HOWEVER ,EXPECTATIONS WERE NOT THAT HIGH.HOW WRONG COULD I BE. Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2010 by Mrs. M. J. Woods
Pretty and well-acted, but...
I watched it last night. It's well-acted and the scenery is stunning. However, though it would have made a very decent one-hour TV drama, the plot is insufficient to sustain a... Read more
Published on 3 Oct 2009 by F. Cranmer
Whimsy - with a twist
A gentle, amusing, quirky romance with an unusual angle [the male part of the partnership is a rocket scientist] and a black twist at the end. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2009 by Paul Kirkwood
Beautiful, bittersweet, romantic story
Based on the true story of a German rocket scientist(Gerhard Zucher), who in the years prior to WW2, found himself on the Hebridean Island of Scapa, much to chagrin of the local... Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2008 by Dodster
the rocket post.... loved this film
I watched this movie and thorougly enjoyed it. Although the ending was very sad,this is a true story and very well done. Read more
Published on 24 July 2008 by Paula Jane
Sweet and nostalgic
An undemanding movie which is nonetheless intelligently put together, this ranks just below `Local Hero' and some way better than `The Englishman who walked up a mountain.. Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2008 by Mr. Stephen Kennedy
Well worth watching
I thoroughly enjoyed The Rocket Post. It tells an age old tale but does so cleverly and with great actors. Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2008 by Charles Gosling
A really pleasant night's entertainment
This film is a refreshing change, quaintly humorous and very memorable (which is great for me, as i usually don't remember the plot or name of a film a week after viewing.)
Published on 13 Sep 2007 by Clare
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