Sharpe - The Complete Series (15 Disc Box Set)

With great action, decent scripts and good acting and effects this is compelling and entertaining viewing. All set in the Napoleonic Wars on the continent, following the career and adventures of Richard Sharpe; raised from the ranks to officer class, through to the Battle Of Waterloo.

There are 15 feature-length episodes here, with the 15th a bonus episode of clips recalling Sharpe's exploits. The box set has a very attractive, neat design.
EXTRAS: Not a lot compared to some DVDs, but there is a 25 minute behind-the-scenes featurette and photo galleries. There is a lovely booklet to accompany the DVDs and also a glossy colour map of the continent charting where each episode/battle from the Sharpe series takes place.
A simply brilliant set!


TV AT ITS BEST   December 4, 2005
John Page
23 out of 27 found this review helpful

Set in the later years of the Napoleonic wars through Wellingtons Peninsular campaign up to and including The battle of Waterloo. Based on the Bernard Cromwell books, Sean Bean stars as the title character Richard 'Sharpe', a soldier in Wellingtons army. The DVD contains all 14 feature length episodes that aired throughout the 90s.

Its not often that a quality period drama like this comes along, Sean Bean is excellent in a role he was born to play. The story follows his rise through the ranks and his struggle to gain the respect of other officers who through wealth are born into positions of command.

Daragh O'Malley gives great support as Harper and the chemistry between him and Bean makes the show work. The supporting cast is great aswell with Pete Postlewaite, Hugh Fraser and Liz Hurley in an early role.

Its hard to fault it but there are a couple of sub standard episodes, Sharpes Gold??? and some episodes do seem to be the same story with different characters. I found the episodes after the war disapointing. But dont be put off this is TV gold.

The directing is good and disguises the obviously small budget well. It ends on a high at Waterloo and it has been rumoured that the series will continue with Sharpes campaign in India, watch this space.


Brilliant   September 24, 2006
Book Worm (Kent UK)
22 out of 22 found this review helpful

Here are all the episodes of this great series (up to date) in one box set, what more could you ask for? Each episode is so full of charm and adventure that you can't help but watch them again and again. You get battles, betrayal, love and friendships all with a slice of history thrown in for good measure. Superb!


Just click "Add to Cart" and move on...   September 23, 2006
J. T. Hooker (Albion)
21 out of 21 found this review helpful

What can I say about Sharpe?

An utterly fantastic series that is sorely missed by all. Sharpe's Challenge was a great taster for (I hope) things to come, ie, another series!

There are plenty of Cornwell novels to go round, so they should definitely make three or four more into films :)

The set includes all fourteen Sharpe films, and a bonus DVD (I've yet to watch that one), as well as a cool, informative booklet and fold-out colour map of the Iberian peninsula; so you can see where all the historical battles featured in the series took place.

A brilliant buy for fans of Bean, history or just great television alike.

Jim


TV at it's best   January 29, 2006
20 out of 26 found this review helpful

I wasn't a fan when I first saw it on TV but that is probably circumstance. When I watched it for myself, by myself - I was blown away. The acting is superb and if you don't get drawn into the drama emotionally, you are probably dead already.

As a set, it is all that you could want in a DVD - buy it!!!!