lazycrockett-490-2232 There doesn't seem to have been any efforts spent in making this movie in the least bit realistic. Where are the breath clouds coming from their mouths in that atmosphere we are supposed to believe is the coldest on earth? They prance around in the cold just as chipper as squirrels wearing clothing that would be inadequate during a NY city winter. Also, their faces show no ruddy redness from being on the verge of frostbite supposedly constantly. The movie drags on with grim determination, like it's namesake. Having read Pierre Breton's book on the Arctic explorations to find a northwest passage, I was hoping for a movie that would take a more balanced look back at such monumental follies such as the Shackleton expedition, which could be so much more compelling when cast in a less pedestrian, predictable light.

spamobile I've had the honor to sail past many of Shackleton's ill fated placed in Antartica, visit his grave on South Georgia, his ship in Dundee and now also own a bottle of the reconstructed Shackleton whisky so maybe a bit prejudiced if it comes to all things Shackleton. Nevertheless, I do think this is really a good movie and underrated. The way it's put together and played makes you feel the enthusiasm of putting the whole adventure together and the cold of the Antarctic. I've been in the Antarctic and, it can be bloody cold there indeed, and that was only summer time ! I strongly suggest you watch this movie. It's an interesting story that is being told, it's a true story that is being told, it's an amazing story that is being told. It's not about being a hero, it's about survival in harsh conditions, keeping spirits up, keeping a group together and motivated. Well written, well played, well depicted, marvelous.

peterm1 A number of years ago I read the story of the Shackelton expedition and like many who have read it before me, was amazed at the courage, skill and determination to survive that these men exhibited. The story has an old world "Roger of the Raj" sort of feeling to it: British empire, British pluck, fighting fearful odds and all of that. I found the story quite inspirational never the less (it being de rigeur to be cynical these days) and this film certainly does it justice. It is well worth a watch and somehow manages to squeeze in a huge story (and a large book) into quite watchable dimensions.Frank Hurley the photographer in the expedition was a person of considerable stature himself and is worthy of a film about his own life, but that's another story.

currer-g This was a great film, showing all of Shackleton's bravery and courage even in the face of death itself. Kenneth Branagh was acting brilliantly (as usual), and the scene in the snowstorm (ok- one of the MANY scenes in the snowstorm!) left me with tears in my eyes. A great film about a great man! :-)