Shackleton

As a sailor I had to buy this movie. Plus I am a huge Kenneth Branagh fan. Everything he produces, directs and acts is always amazing to me. This is a film based on a true historical story about bravery and making the very hardest sacrifices. Great film. Read more

We are going to spend Thanksgiving with my mother, and I always bring along a DVD movie or two, which none of us have previously seen. She knows my past, so war movies are right out. Period dramas, though, are her cup of tea. I had an extensive movie collection in 2013, almost all on VHS tapes. When the VCR karked it that year, I started replacing VHS tapes with DVDs. Almost all of those have been ordered from Amazon. I don't even bother with the bargain DVD bin at Wal Mart anymore. I wish I could find "Ironclads", about the Civil War battle between USS Monitor and CSS Virginia on DVD. How do I love DVD movies? Oh let me count the ways! They don't wear out. They are less bulky than VHS tapes. Picture and sound quality are far better. With Amazon as a vendor, I don't have to dig through bargain bins or drive all over town. This one was perfect, although the trip across the mountains on South Georgia cut a bit short. The dogs really were shot and eaten, and the big wave was real, rather than just Hollywood. Shakleton reported that. I read the book in federal prison, locked up for three years, and kept it. It probably saved my sanity, and I still have it. My mother liked this movie. It could have been longer, full of more misery and despair, but that wan't the point. I'll bet there were no penguins, shorebirds or anything else left on that shore of Elephant Island by the time those men were rescued in 1916. People can eat nearly anything. A leopard seal is a rough customer, but nothing wants to try three men. Read more

shackleton's voyage should be read and watched by everyone. such an inspiring true story. Since I've read the book, I can clearly say that the movie is not as good as the book, ofcourse. But I wanted my husband to get the idea of Shacketon without reading the book. I was filling the blank for him throughout the movie. nice and long movie. the first part may be little boring to some people but still it is a character build-up part. the real excitement is in the second part. good acting and actors throughout the movie. main actor is superb. I am glad I've bought the movie. It should stay in my library. I really wish movie makers and directors work on another Shackleton project with today's technology, sound and visual effects, new cast members,etc. There are many stories within this voyage adventure and it can be as good as 1997 Titanic movie. Read more

This is an outstanding account of the true story of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his attempt to cross Antarctica. The film is vary accurate to all the books and accounts I have seen or read. The acting is superior! Kenneth Branagh is outstanding as Shackleton and all the cast just make you feel like your there (100 years ago). I have watched this dvd at least 5 times within a 2 week period. It is a tribute to Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew :) Read more

If you are looking for a true life adventure then this is for you!!! This movie kept all of us on the edge of our seats the entire time. This movie was so well done it actually makes you feel as though you are part of the experience trying to survive the abandoned ship, trekking across miles of sub zero temps and blowing snow, trying to find food, keep warm and keeping ones spirit up at the same time. This has to be one of the most historic survival stories of all time. It worth the money and your time....great buy! Read more

This story has fascinated me for a long time. Although the movie doesn't reach the same level of polish one might expect, it does convey the reality of their predicament very well, and it's easy to empathize with the characters. Read more

There are books and films that you don't want to end simply because they draw you in to such a degree as to completely engross you. This is one such film. A splendid reenactment of perhaps the greatest feat of survival in the history of exploration if not in the history of mankind! To accomplish such a feat with the primative clothing and equipment of the era makes it even more spectacular. Shackelton's journey from Elephant Island to South Georgia and then the crossing of South Georgis has been accomplished by modern adventureres but they had for the most part modern equipment exceopt for the clothing and food as well as a support ship and they were hard-pressed to get through unscathed. Kenneth Branagh once more proves why he is one of his gereration's most accomplished actors. One thinks they are actually watching Sir Ernest in the James Caird and crossing South Georgia. This film is a must-see for anyone who is interested in the glory era of Polar Exploration. These men were made of stout stuff. Unlike the incompetant Robert Falco Scott, whose arrogance, stupidity and ignorance condemned his expidition and a great many of his fellow explorers to a horrible death on the ice of Antarctica, Sir ernest Shackleton, one he realized that the original goal of the expidition was no longer possible, accomplished through strength of character and selflessness, saved the lives of every single member of his party. Read more

great telling of ernest shackleton attempt to conquer the antartic ice fields. How the attempt failed and how all rhe members of the expedition survived Read more