Shackleton

great adventure, action movie plus a true story
This is actually about the fourth or fifth Shackleton movie I have bought as a gift. I loved this movie and so have given it as a gift and the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Kennett Branagh captures the spirit of Ernest Shackleton, the difficulties he encountered and the tremendous leadership abilities he displayed in taking care of his crew during extreme circumstances and weather. The rest of the cast in this movie are also very good, I really like this particular version of the Shackleton Journey the best and would highly recommend it. I don't usually watch movies several times, but this one I did and I do!

It's okay.
This movie wasn't as riveting and interesting as the book called "Endurance" which delivers every little detail of this ill-fated exploration. Reading "Endurance" made me feel the horrendous, torturous conditions these men suffered and miraculously lived through. The movie...not so much. Perhaps if you haven't read "Endurance", you might give this movie 5 stars. The best I can give it is three.

Shackleton--Branagh
Nicely done, good acting, good casting, good research. Does not shy much away from the horrors of the adventure and its repercussions for all (except by softening the fate of Mrs. Chippy and Chippy's response to it), and is an effective biopic.

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