In spite of a lifelong fascination with history, I have never had much interest in the Napoleanic era, or the Napoleanic Wars--until I started watching this series. Now we own the entire set, and are acquiring the books on which it is based as rapidly as we can. That alone should indicate how high my opinion of these films is. <br /> <br />If you've read the books, you will find that the timeline has been altered for the movies--but I doubt you will be disappointed. In my opinion, this entire series is one of the best adaptations of book to movie that has ever been done. Both mediums remain emminently enjoyable, and I cannot say that "the books are better than the movies" or "the movie is better than the books." They are entirely complimentary <br /> <br />If you liked Horatio Hornblower and Master and Commander, you will almost certainly enjoy these. Highly recommended!
Viewer Reviews I have read the Sharpe series up until Sharpe's Company, the book before this and have seen three other movies. It is by far advisable to not read the book before you see the movies. Nothing will be spoiled since there is very little taken from the books.
The movie on it's own is far fetched and makes huge jumps in story line but I loved it! Now I am reading the book. Sames my nerves from getting too frayed.
