Sharpe's Mission

Sharpe's Mission bucks the trend of the later Sharpe episodes in still being a good story with plenty of action. Once again Sean Bean excels in the lead role, ably supported by an impressive cast.

The story, as mentioned, is good; exposing the corrupt nature of some elements engaged in France, as well as hinting at the first signs of weakness in Sharpe's marriage. The episode moves along at a brisk pace, and yet still has time for some nice touches of humour with Harris' dealing of the slimy Shellington.

Overall a good episode which whilst not achieving the highs of the first few outings, still an improvement over some of the later showings.

Wellington sends a force to blow up a fort containing General Calvet's ammunition and supplies. Leading to the unit is Colonel Brand, an officer who Sharpe has served under before and looks up to. Also in the party is a disfigured major who is an explosive expert and Major General Ross who sees this as an intelligence-gathering opportunity. Little do they know that it is a trap to capture General Ross and that Colonel Brand is working for the French.

Another great Sharpe adventure. As usual the plot isn't very watertight and some of the military aspects aren't realistic but it's still good fun. The action scenes are great, as always, and it's a wonderfully entertaining. The domestic situation with Jane, the journalist and Harris is also quite amusing.

A brilliant film in which Tom Clegg had no book to base the film on, yet still manages to make a film worthy of the quality of the books. A great epic once again pitting Sharpe against the odds. Using spectacular scenery (especially Harper's fight with Pope in the lake). Culminating in an exciting end to the film. A must see for any who have even thought of reading the books.

Sharpe teams up with a Colonel he helped get promoted so they can destroy a gunpowder magazine. There is an alliance with the French but will it hurt Sharpe's mission? Jane is growing tired of Richard's army life.

7/10.

Although I enjoyed this episode very much I did miss something! The previous episodes had more impact than this one! The characterizations were flat! And there was not enough interaction between Sharpe and Harper! It did show the first signs of trouble for Sharpe concerning his wife Jane! Overall there was enough humor and action to keep you satisfied but the intensity from the previous episode is gone! What i really liked in this episode that they showed what the chosen men are about! I mean they showed respect to true soldiers no matter what colors they are wearing! If this actually happened in that time,I don't know, but it was a nice touch!