Sharpe's Mission

Check out my previous reviews on this wonderful series. I watched the last episode several weeks ago, and I still can't get the soundtrack out of my head. British folk singer John Tams has done a masterful job of it, including acting one of the main parts. I find myself singing the theme, Over the Hills and Far Away, an old and actual song of the Napolionic era, that Tams has reworked for the series, until my wife demands I stop. After collecting all 16, I picked up the soundtrack CD, as well. There are a couple of compendiums, overviews, of the series, but they consist of scenes you'll already have seen in a rehash of the yarn, along with some of the "making of" bits. After awhile, those "making of" pieces all seem the same. I strongly recommend this entire 16-part series, but be warned, each episode runs a full 100 minutes. A marathon would take you 26 hrs 40 mins. It just seems much shorter. I can't wait to introduce my grandson to it.

The struggle between France and Britain is entering its final stages. The Duke of Wellington has taken one step over the Pyrenees. Napoleon needs to know where he will take the second.British officer Richard Sharpe (Sean Bean) joins Colonel Brand (Mark Strong) travelling behind enemy lines to blow up a French gun powder magazine. Sharpe becomes suspicious of Colonel Brand's loyalty and with the French moving closer, he knows he must risk his own life to confront the enemy.Meanwhile, alone in the camp and frustrated by her husband's absence, Jane(Abigail Cruttenden) seeks solace in the company of another man.

This is (These are - movies/books) step 1 towards the history of the infantry of the Napoleonic era.

Liked all the stories and the movies followed the books

excellent story

Another great entry in the series. Well-acted, action-packed and highly enjoyable!

It was not quite up to par i. e. the rest of the Sharpe books. In spite of that I still liked it.

Great series. I enjoy them again and again much to my wife's dismay.

Have watched a few times and now passed on to another keen film buff.

Haven't seen it because it was a birthday present, but it was a great price and it arrived very quickly.

Again, replacing my VHS tapes and I needed these to complete my Sharpe set. All done now. Moved on to Hornblower

As per other rating. Continuing the feel that has carried right through in the Sharpe stories. So pleased this wasn't lost. Great story.

Again, the perfect Sharpe,