Sharpe's Rifle

Description: Sharper's Rifles is a Carlton TV series based on the popular novels.

Newest Review: ... I have to say that they have done a good job. Of course, the books offer more detail than the shows, but I am pretty sure Bernard Cornwell would be happy with the results (not to mention the money). A lot of the quality of Sharpe lands on Sean Bean's shoulders - the man is charged with taking the title role, and does a good job. He's one of those actors who balances somewhere between gritty ... more

... British drama and Hollywood star, and he treads the line very carefully. His rugged good looks counterbalance his starkly British accent. His acting is a little naïve, but that's all that is required in this role. The story itself is exciting enough, w...more

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Sharpe's Rifle: James Bond of the 1800s? I think so (370 words)
by - written on 20/02/09 (Very useful, 28 readings)
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WHAT IS IT ABOUT: It's 1809, and Sharpe is promoted to lieutenant, putting him in charge of a band of sharpshooters led by Patrick O'Malley. When sent on a seemingly simple mission, things take a turn for the worst, and Sharpe's first challenge as a leader will be to take his men through a dangerous adventure. IS IT ANY GOOD: As an avid reader, I have read a LOT of the Sharpe books (on which the TV show is based), and I have to say that they have done a good job. Of course, the books offer more detail than the shows, but I am pretty sure Bernard Cornwell would be happy with the results (not to mention the money). A lot of the quality of ... Read the complete review

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