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Hornblower - The Complete Collection
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DVD Description
The Hornblower – The Complete Collection DVD box set contains the entire set of episodes from the Hornblower series. Based on the character of Horatio from C.S. Forester's stories, the show revolves around the adventures of a gallant Briton named Horatio Hornblower (Ioan Gruffudd), who fought on the high seas during the Napoleonic Wars. First broadcast in 1998, the period drama is initially set in the 1790s and also stars Robert Lindsay and Cherie Lunghi; the Hornblower screenplay was written by Russell Lewis.
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Synopsis
The Hornblower series begins in 1974 in Portsmouth, England. As a fierce squall rages in the English Channel, a pale-faced 17 year-old midshipman huddled at the stern is just embarking upon his career in the Royal Navy. Sea-sick and drenched, Horatio Hornblower is laughed at by his new comrades as he boards a ship for the very first time. Little do they realise, however, that this young boy is destined to become one of the most courageous heroes of the Napoleanic Wars.
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Review date: 2008-04-01 Rating: 10 out of 10
You might wish to correct typo in first line of your Synopsis - 1794 not 1974...
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Reviews
Swashbuckling Stuff
Review date: 2008-03-05 Rating: 10 out of 10
Whether you saw the 'Hornblower' series on the TV or not does not matter, these are wonderful to watch for the first time or again and again. Loads of action to please everyone. Well worth investing in.
A GM hero
Review date: 2008-02-16 Rating: 10 out of 10
Think of a genetically modified hero made of the best bits of Superman (strength) + Batman (inventivity) + Spiderman (ability to use ropes and wires) + Einstein (brains) fighting the disgusting-slick-treacherous-sex addled-barbarous frenchmen (standard / untinkered-with / organic variety).
Otherwise very enjoyable. Hence the five stars!
Hornblower
Review date: 2008-01-30 Rating: 6 out of 10
Disc was badly scratched as was the previous disc you sent.
I think I will just cancel my subscription
Someone please finish the series.
Review date: 2007-12-29 Rating: 10 out of 10
Why oh why do you make comparisons with Master and Commander. The Hornblower books came first and the rest (even Sharpe) are only poor imitations. The DVDs are good but the books are even better. I would though highly reccommend these DVDs and I would hope that some one would finish the series in Film. OK G. Peck as Captain Hornblower had certain endearing qualities but the film was a bit too much Hollywood and compromised the book too much.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Paul McGann
Robert Lindsay
Ioan Gruffudd
Creators:
Ioan Gruffudd (Primary Contributor)
Robert Lindsay (Primary Contributor)
Recording label: ITV DVD
Manufacturer: ITV DVD
EAN: 5037115220233
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 4
Format: Box set, PAL,
Release date: 2006-10-16
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 785 minutes
Language: English (Original Language)