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Shackleton [DVD] [2002]

DVD ~ Kenneth Branagh
3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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Shackleton [DVD] [2002]
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  • Actors: Kenneth Branagh, John Grillo, Paul Humpoletz, Phoebe Nicholls, Eve Best
  • Directors: Charles Sturridge
  • Writers: Charles Sturridge
  • Producers: Delia Fine, Emilio Nunez, Francesca Barra, Rupert Ryle-Hodges, Selwyn Roberts
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL
  • Language English, German, Norwegian
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Cinema Club
  • DVD Release Date: 14 April 2003
  • Run Time: 206 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005U1ZV
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 17,223 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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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Aspect ratio: 16:9 anamorphic

Soundtrack: English, stereo


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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A very moving adventure tale, that is not to be missed, 5 Jan 2002
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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.
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars gripping,well portrayed,a must see video, 11 Jan 2002
By stephen1green@btclick.com (liverpool, england.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Shackleton [VHS] [2002] (VHS Tape)
this must be one of the best productions i have ever had the pleasure of watching, never having written a review like this before, i am moved to do so on this occasion, and just beg you to see it, it is well cast,well written, produced,directed etc, etc, a very worthy offering of how it must have been for those 28 men, dogs and the cat, a truly great tribute to these fine men has been captured for us all to re-live on celluloid, it truly is a classic of our time, it underlines a favourite expression of mine "the magic of celluloid" = you are transported back to pre first world war, the threat of which looms over the world, sir ernest, is earnestly (pardon the frivolity) seeking funding for another shot at exploring antartica, the flavour and emotions of the times are vividly recorded, and you are entranced by the whole thing, hardly wanting to pause for breath, in case you miss a syllable, or a fleeting action.highly commended, please dont deprive yourself of a truly compelling 4 hours viewing, like a good book, you wont put it down, finally i must thank all concerned in this production, the memories will linger for many a year, believe me. a.g.
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14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent adaptation, 27 April 2002
This is a faithful and compelling dramatisation of Shackleton's 1914 southern expedition. Branagh is convincing in the title role, and the characterisations of Crean, Orde-Lees and McNeish are especially insightful and finely portrayed. The pace of the story is a little hurried towards the end, and the details of the rescue of the crew of the Endurance from Elephant Island after Shackleton's crossing of South Georgia have essentially been omitted, but this does not detract from an otherwise splendid adaptation of an inspirational tale of triumph in the face of adversity.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Almost brilliant, but...
I SO wanted to give this five stars. If I would ever claim to have a hero, Shackleton is the man I would name and this could have been the defining biopic of his tremendous... Read more
Published 10 months ago by R. Kay

4.0 out of 5 stars Good drama
TV adaptations never match up to the book, and this film is no exception. For those, like myself, who have read Endurance, Shackleton, Nimrod etc, see that a TV adaption falls... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Miseri57

4.0 out of 5 stars Brillant Film, Excellent Story
if you like Adventure, but also like a good story with Emotional then this is for you.
Published on 6 May 2006 by Robin E. West

2.0 out of 5 stars Should not stand alone.. see the documentary
Having read the book by Caroline Alexander and seen the documentary based on the same book, I was curious to see a dramatization with renowned actor Kenneth Branagh. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2005 by Martin Anker Wiedemann

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
I read the book Endurance just before seeing the film Shackleton, and I have to say I was very disappointed with the film. Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor. Read the book for a proper account.
This film is verydisappointing. The film is incredibly disjointed missing out huge sections of the story and leaping from one point to another with no idea how things have... Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2002

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