I've had the honor to sail past many of Shackleton's ill fated places in Antartica, visit and hug his grave on South Georgia, the replica of the lifeboat on South Georgia, his ship in Dundee, the monument on Elephant Island (at a distance due to weather), made to the edge of the Weddell Sea 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 highly 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.
Review of Shackleton
