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Horatio Hornblower Boxed Set (1999)

Starring: Ioan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay Director: Andrew Grieve Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD
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Based on the rousing sea adventures in C.S. Forester's novel Mr. Midshipman Hornblower, the four-film television series Horatio Hornblower explores the education of a plucky young officer rising through the ranks of His Majesty's Navy. Ioan Gruffudd is all integrity and honor as the ambitious midshipman who is taken under the stern yet nurturing guidance of Captain Pellew (Robert Lindsay) during the war against France in the French Revolution. Through these four adventures he faces a vindictive senior midshipman ("The Even Chance"); meets his hero, a reckless captain whose unorthodox methods are brave but foolhardy ("The Examination for Lieutenant"); is captured by the Spanish in a desperate maneuver to sneak through enemy lines ("The Duchess and the Devil"); and leads his men to French soil in an ill-planned attempt by French loyalists to start a popular front against the revolution ("The Frogs and the Lobsters"). The excellent re-creations of 18th-century vessels and ship-to-ship battles are astounding and reminiscent of such classic Hollywood seafaring adventures as Captain Blood and The Sea Hawk, not to mention Captain Horatio Hornblower, with Gregory Peck as the only previous screen incarnation of Forester's hero. This mixture of swashbuckling adventure and British naval tradition is leavened with well-placed humor and a cast of colorful characters, but at the heart of the tales is Gruffudd's quick-thinking, courageous Hornblower, a starry-eyed officer with the luck of the gods and the steely determination of an old-fashioned hero. --Sean Axmaker


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The epic saga of the legendary sea-faring hero comes to life in these epic films based on c.S. Foresters classic novels. Set against the bloody backdrop of the napoleonic wars. It charts a course for high adventure following the raw recruit as he battles the french evades capture & rises through the ranks. Studio: A&e Home Video Release Date: 02/29/2000 Starring: Ioan Gruffudd Run time: 400 minutes Rating: Nr

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97 of 99 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Honor and Duty, Heroes - Not Antiheroes - Make This Special, February 10, 2000
By Blackhawk (Huntsville, AL USA) - See all my reviews
The four movies in this set (The Duel, The Fireship, The Duchess and the Devil, and The Wrong War) are adapted from C.S. Forester's "Mr. Midshipman Hornblower." The movies' writers have done an excellent job of transferring the novel to the screen. Although they have made changes that may offend some Hornblower purists, I found the changes worked well in this medium. There is plenty of action with sea and land battles, as well as individual acts of heroism. But the characters are also developed in the writing and in the superb performances by a very talented cast.

The DVDs are well done. The video looks very good, considering that this was originally made for television. The picture is sharp and the colors are true. The sound is good, though it won't strain your system. The disks are surprisingly well stocked with supplemental material. The first two movies provide a bio of Forester and a glossary of nautical terms in text. The third disk contains the "making of" documentary that was shown on A&E and the History Channel when the series was originally aired. And the last disk contains a documentary about the Royal Navy, contrasting Nelson's era with the present. This show is hosted by (Prince) Edward Windsor and originally appeared as one of the Great Ships episodes on the History Channel.

Any fan of the Hornblower novels should see this series. Any fan of historical movies should see this series. Any one who enjoys a good movie that tells a story full of heroism and honor should see this series! I can't recommend it enough.

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56 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best DVD drama boxsets available, June 17, 2000
By Colin Neal (Reading, Berkshire. England United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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The Hornblower series, a joint venture between ITV's Meridian and A&E consists of 4x 90 minute TV Movies following the life and times of Midshipman Hornblower.

The DVDs are top quality, with a clear full screen image and great sound effects in Dolby Surround. The extras on the DVD are also excellent with a decent 'making of' documentary.

It's the variety in the movies that makes the box set so amicable. The Duel is a good introduction to the characters and Hornblower's rise through the ranks, the fire ships is a tense sea battle (with a great scene with the ships in the fog).

Ioan Gruffudd is brilliant and destined to be a new James Bond I'm sure. With Robert Lindsey as a very Captain Picard Captain too! It's really really good, buy it!

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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Confusing description of this item, September 29, 2004
I wanted to get the whole series of these because they are great films, but the descriptions of the episodes on this boxed set are misleading. "("The Even Chance"); ("The Examination for Lieutenant"); ("The Duchess and the Devil"); and ("The Frogs and the Lobsters")" are actually called "The Duel," "The Fire Ships," "The Duchess and the Devil," and "The Wrong War" and are also part of the 6 movies Complete set.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Action adventuer
Great movie series, set in the 1700's, love the sailing series, good plots, Ioan Gruffudd is perfect as Hornblower, bought the full series for my liminted collection, wish more... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sad it was Discontinued
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Other than not exactly following the books, these are really good sea stories. For all lovers of the wooden ships and iron men era.
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The Fire Ship, which is the second episode in a series of 8, is full of heroic action, especially on the part of the handsome young brave Horatio Hornblower. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Horatio Hornblower Series
This order was received in good condition and in a timely manner. However, it is a gift for my daughter's birthday in August. Read more
Published on July 18, 2007 by Ann Duvall

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
We loved this Hornblower set! We had watched it on PBS years ago and couldn't wait to see it at home! It's a great adventure period movie.
Published on July 17, 2007 by Jenny

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best For Pure Entertainment
I read the 11 books in the Hornblower series many years ago and again recently. Then, I picked up the DVD set for all 8 currently in release. Wow! Read more
Published on January 17, 2006 by Hunker Down

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic Production
Finally we have a series that does credit to its original inspiration. To watch these episodes is almost like reading the Forester novels themselves. Read more
Published on January 5, 2005 by Roger Kennedy

5.0 out of 5 stars Horatio is my hero!
I can't guess how many times in my life I'll end up watching this beautifully made TV series!

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