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David McK (3562 KP) rated Sharpe's Honour in TV

Nov 14, 2021 (Updated Nov 14, 2021)

Sharpe's Honour

1994 | Action, Adventure, Drama

7.0

(2 Ratings)

TV Show Rating

The fifth episode in the TV adaptations of the novels by Bernard Cornwell (which are well worth a read), based on the book of the same name.

I say 'based on' as, because while the main thrust of the storyline is the same, the TV movie of necessity abbreviates the novel somewhat: most noticeably (I felt) watering down quite substantially the role of El Matarife in the proceedings.

As this starts, Sharpe is still mourning the death of his wife Teresa, while Napoleon - in his first appearance in the series - is in retreat from Russia, and with Major Pierre Ducos hatching a plan to drive a wedge between the Spanish and British allies while also getting his revenge on Sharpe by provoking a duel between Sharpe and a Spanish nobleman who he (Ducos) later murders, with Sharpe then taking the rap for said murder (until he is later able to prove his innocence).

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Gloria Yasmin (4 KP) rated Instructions Not Included (2013) in Movies

Mar 19, 2019

Tear Jerker (0 more)

Must See, Just Bring Your Tissues

Solid performances. Great father and daughter chemistry. A movie packed with comedy, and emotions. Illustrates raw truths and how to face your fears no matter how small or big. The title is fitting. It's funnier in Spanish, but the actors do a great job not to recuperate lost meanings in translation. Must see. Just be warned, it is a tear jerker. Bring your tissues.

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Jcadden76 (64 KP) rated Duolingo in Apps

Jun 13, 2018

Duolingo

Education, Social Networking

8.4

(61 Ratings)

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Learned more here than I did in my High School Spanish class

As someone that has always had a difficulty with learning languages, it is nice to find a way that challenges me and keeps me involved. Duolingo is a game that helps you learn - a learning tool that feels like a game.

Give it a shot if you have not already.