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Sharpe, Collection Set 3 (Mission/Siege/Regiment) [VHS]

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This collection three of the Sharpe series is more adventrous and suspenseful as the other Shapre series before it. In Sharpe's Regiment, both Sharpe and Harper find themselves being hunted down in London, while they try to crack down on a mysterious recruit shortage. In Sharpe's Siege, the rope tightens around Sharpe's neck, when he's surrounded in a castle with a small force against a large French force. In Sharpe's Mission, Sharpe risks his life to bring down a British officer, who kills the British and French. Great series and enjoy!

For anyone who has ever read the original books by Bernard Cornwell, these books present a great adaptation of what you read. The movies don't follow the books exactly but in my opinion are better than any Napoleonic War movie I have ever seen including "Waterloo"

I found the series to be very entertaining and close to historical truths ,they follow the novels by Bernard Cornwell very close unlike some other movies who stray from the original concept...a story worth watching...big fan

This is a great series. Good acting, great set pieces, it gives a an accurate depiction of what is was like to live and fight back in those days

Three more chances to see our hero Richard Sharpe proceed into France with some of the best and one of the worst of the series.

In SHARPE'S REGIMENT we get my favorite episode of the series and Sharpe and Harper travel back to England to try to find the missing 2nd regiment of the South Essex. The return of Sir Henry Simmerson, and the introduction of both Jane and Lady Anne Camoynes make the episode good, but the totally different setting and the look at the making of a British soldier makes it great. Sharpe is out of his element here, but luckly for him he gains allies to help save the day. *****

In SHARPE'S SIEGE we get a pretty good story as Sharpe is saddled with a young Col Bampfylde and a French Royalist to try to start and encourage revolt in France. The return of Ducos and Fredrickson add greatly to the plot as does the introduction of General Calvet and his lackey. The subplot concerning fever does nor, nor does the Royalist's sister, a strong supporter of Boney. Look for a good subplot conerning one of Fredrickson's men. ****3/4

SHARPE'S MISSION would easily be the worst of the series if it wasn't for SHARPE'S GOLD. The basic plot is weak and the lead villian is just flat, but the subplots save the day. Piecroft is a facinating character, Harper's problems with Ramona are very interesting, Calvet is well done, and the scene's between Harris and the English Reporter are priceless. All these subplots and good acting despite a bad script by the usual crowd bails this episode out.
***3/4

Overall rating ****1/2

I found the series to be very entertaining and close to historical truths ,they follow the novels by Bernard Cornwell very close unlike some other movies who stray from the original concept...a story worth watching...big fan

In my opinion all the Sharpe series are great movies and good entertainment. They follow historical fact and are well casted in the British tradition that we have come to expect. They will not be a one time screening for this reviewer.

Sharpe is my all time hero, I want to be like him. Sharpe is total suspence. He is the Best man in the world.