Sharpe (Special Edition) (Box Set) > Reviews

Advantages: To watch again and again, without interruption
Disadvantages: It is repeated on Freeview again and again

...Sharpe. Episodes 1. Sharpe's Rifles: In 1809 Sharpe saves Lord Wellesley's life, later known as the Duke of Wellington. He receives a field commission and is sent on his first mission with his rough band of chosen men, but finds it difficult because he is not seen as a "proper officer". (Certificate: 15) 2. Sharpe's Eagle: Sharpe fights to keep his promotion and goes after an imperial Eagle at the Battle of Talavera. (Certificate: ... Read review

Advantages: One of it's kind, the best of it's kind
Disadvantages: Special effects not brilliant

...set comes with the complete Sharpe series that have been released on DVD, bar the latest adventure in India, which I believe was released after this box set, so you can't really blame them. In the box set I got, there was a free map of 'Sharpe's battles', a good thing for any Sharpe fan I'm sure. Also you get a 'chronicles booklet' which is basically a fans guide to behind the scenes Sharpe and actors profiles. Now, for those who have never watched ... Read review

Advantages: Brilliant casting, well researched
Disadvantages: none!

...so much more background on Sharpe (Sean Bean). In the DVD extras you get a disk of sharpes career from the point of view Rifleman Cooper. From his beginnings as a sargeant to the Lt Colonel he ended up as, it covers his missions, women and life in general. On each DVD is the pictures reel and the occasinal bloopers real Well researched, brilliantly casted and well shot, this series is a must have for military enthusiasts, action film lovers ... Read review