For those of you who don't have the DVDs or who haven't seen it, the complete A&E Hornblower series (Videos have to be done one post at a time):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKa05Liidqg
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For those of you who don't have the DVDs or who haven't seen it, the complete A&E Hornblower series (Videos have to be done one post at a time):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKa05Liidqg
:surrender: Better put on a pot of coffee! It's going to be a long night. :surrender:
Thanks for the treat Bob. It's been a while since I've watched these.
I think by now you might be ready for some dry land! Not at sea, but during the time period...the excellent Sharpe series starring Sean Bean:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaJXMHWN4bI&list=PLLCz8Qb97K-qK4eN4PKg--i158dRBdldp
I like Sharpe even more than the Hornblower series. Have you seen his last two, Sharpe's Challenge and Sharpe's Peril?
The Sharpe's television series is one of the best ever made. I haven't seen the two you mention. I saw a DVD at Walmart that may have been one of them but I was in a hurry and will check it again later. I wish I had the whole series but I've only seen parts and they're pricey.
They are both available from Amazon for under $20 each. As far as I know they are the last two of the series.
Greetings! Despite my avatar, I did vote for Master & Commander. But, have seen and liked all of them, except for Billy Budd (which I have read, but not seen the movie version of). Come to think of it, I own all of them on DVD or Blu-Ray. Sharpe's as well, but that's a mix of VHS and DVD.
Thought I would post one more movie, "Waterloo," relevant to the period.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKmqRqY0RLg
Vive L'Empereur!:salute: Thank you for the great deal on The Louisiana purchase.
Just watched Master and Commander-Far side of the World again...and then again because it was so good. Fightin' around the world with Russell Crowe. :swordright:
I can't get enough of that one either.:swordleft:
I think the ending scene in which they realize the mistake concerning the opposing ship's captain, and the associated dialogue and duet captures the spirit of their friendship and personalities quite well. Its not too difficult to admire and follow such men.
The killer is, not seeing how it turned out. But maybe that's a good thing. I was brought up in the 50's when most local theaters ran serials, and you had to go back next week to see what happened. And they never seemed to end.
Couldn't help myself, saw a showing of Master and Commander again last night.
Just purchased the collectors set of A&E Horatio Hornblower TV Series 1998-2003 - Ioan Griffin for less than $20. Can't wait to get started watching it.:swordright: