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Shackleton Reviews

2002

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One of the most amazing and compelling adventure stories of all time, Ernest Shackleton's 1915 expedition to the previously unexplored, forbidding land of Antarctica has been a subject of great public fascination for decades. With 27 crew members, the intrepid man became trapped in the icey land after his ship, the Endurance, .. Read more

Starring	Kenneth Branagh, Lorcan Cranitch, Paul McGann, Phoebe Nicholls
Director	Charles Sturridge
Genres	Drama

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  Very good film, It was...
  
  Very good film, It was visually stunning and held our interest throughout the 3 and a half hours. One point to note is that Part 2 follows part 1 at the end of... read more »
  
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  - Mark#180
  - LIVERPOOL
  - 11 Nov 2004 at 13:39
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  Shackleton-Leadership hero for today?
  
  Just as good the second time of viewing, having seen it when on TV.
  
  If you want to know about leadership, endurance and sheer determination ... read more »
  
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  - 12 Oct 2011 at 17:16
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  Interesting tale but...
  
  not particularily moving or inspiring. But definetly worth a look.
  
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  - 16 Sep 2011 at 15:11
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  If you are a fan of climbing/adventure films watch this
  
  Amazing true life story. Great viewing for anyone who has ever had to lead a team or struggle in a harsh terrain (or would like to!). Shackleton is portrayed as... read more »
  
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  - 09 Jun 2011 at 15:20
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  Good film but would have liked a bit more
  
  I'm a complete sucker for any film about the Antarctic and thought Kenneth Branagh was great as Shackleton. I loved the whole film until right at the end. ... read more »
  
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- - blue jane
  - North Yorkshire, UK
  - 01 Nov 2010 at 13:52
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  Shackleton
  
  One of the best. This is awesome history and amazing story well-told.
  
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  - Swindon
  - 10 Sep 2010 at 21:16
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  shackleton 2002
  
  very interesting story of the famous Ernest Shackleton's antarctic expedition. Kenneth Branagh gives an excellent portrayl of the title character. a very ... read more »
  
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- - NICKJOJO
  - 189 reviews
  - Surrey
  - 19 Jul 2010 at 16:09
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  Shackleton
  
  A most excellent and inspiring film! I wish I'd known how long it was though and to have it on two equal length discs would have been good.
  
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  - Kettering
  - 23 Dec 2009 at 11:35
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  Fantastic
  
  Having read some books of the Shakleton voyage i did have high hopes for this film to be true to life. I wasn't disappointed. Great acting and the senery ... read more »
  
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  - Nottingham
  - 08 Jul 2009 at 19:46
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  Magnificent
  
  Wonderful and heart warming movie on the life of Shackleton and the men that went with him on this journey of adversity and human endurance.
  
  Kenneth... read more »
  
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- - newhawer
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  - Addlestone
  - 06 May 2009 at 13:29
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  Shackelton
  
  Found this ok but not enough of the film was about their struggle once they became stuck. It was mostly about the build up and raising money etc. Worth seeing ... read more »
  
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- - Debra
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  - Edinburgh
  - 02 Mar 2009 at 09:32
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  Very good film, It was...
  
  Very good film, It was visually stunning and held our interest throughout the 3 and a half hours. One point to note is that Part 2 follows part 1 at the end of... read more »
  
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  - Mark#180
  - LIVERPOOL
  - 11 Nov 2004 at 13:39
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  Good storyline. A ...
  
  Good storyline. A little slow in places, but overall very enjoyable - perfect viewing for all the family.
  
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  - FARNBOROUGH
  - 07 Oct 2004 at 13:33
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  Snow goggles at the ready!
  
  I enjoyed this adaptation of the classic explorers adventure. A solid cast gave good performances, and all seemed well suited to the roles.
  
  I ... read more »
  
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- - SolarvanMan
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  - Thirsk
  - 05 Apr 2005 at 06:51
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  A Great Story V's A Bad Film
  
  I would recommend that all people interested in Shackleton’s great story of courage go and rent the excellent documentary ‘Endurance’ which ... read more »
  
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- - Yeah1975
  - 3 reviews
  - Exeter
  - 01 Jul 2008 at 11:21
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  Wonderful!
  
  A superb account of Shackleton's attempt to cross Antarctica. Beautifully filmed and well written, it doesn't feel like 4 hours at all. This is a real ... read more »
  
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  - Elephant Island
  - 10 May 2005 at 18:31
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  Customer Review
  
  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 ... read more »
  
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  - UK
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
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  Doesn't do Shakleton Justice!!
  
  This drama just doesn't give you a feel for the hardship and the struggles that Shakleton and his men endured.
  
  I have read several books on his ... read more »
  
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  - Glasgow, Scotland
  - 19 Apr 2006 at 11:07
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  Good sunday afternoon film!
  
  I enjoyed learning about the setting up of the expediton and seeing the level of risk involved as much as the expedition itself. It was well casted and acted ... read more »
  
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  - Teddington, UK
  - 06 Dec 2004 at 09:15
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  Brilliant!
  
  This film was amazing - I sat and watched the whole ? four hours and was gripped the entire way through. The scenery was stunning and the acting incredible - I... read more »
  
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- - Susan Hills
  - Essex. UK
  - 25 Feb 2005 at 22:26
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  brilliant
  
  spellbinding viewing. great to see it all in one go.
  
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  - knaresborough, england
  - 16 Mar 2005 at 20:56

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  One of the most amazing and compelling adventure stories of all time, Ernest Shackleton's 1915 expedition to the previously unexplored, forbidding land of Antarctica has been a subject of great public fascination for decades. With 27 crew members, the intrepid man became trapped in the icey land ...