The Four Feathers (2002)
MEDIUM LEVEL VIOLENCE
| Director: | Shekhar Kapur |
| Actors: | Kate Hudson, Heath Ledger, Djimon Hounsou, Michael Sheen, Wes Bentley |
Entertainment on a grand scale comes to rental in THE FOUR FEATHERS, a romantic triangle set against a world of war, featuring lavish period details and a star-powered cast. This classic story of war, friendship and bravery is set in the late 19th Century when the British Empire was embroiled in defending its acquisitions in the Sudan desert. Heath Ledger is Harry Faverham, a young officer who disgusts his three closest friends when he resigns his post the day after war is announced and his regiment is heading off to fight in Sudan. His friends react by giving Harry four white feathers, the symbol of cowardice. Harry must fight to retrieve the respect of his friends, the honour of his family and quite possibly the love of his fiance, Ethne (Kate Hudson). Created by Indian director Shekhar Kapur (ELIZABETH, BANDIT QUEEN) and screenwriter Michael Schiffer (CRIMSON TIDE), THE FOUR FEATHERS features breathtaking cinematography on location in Morocco by Academy Award winning cinematographer Robert Richardson (JFK, SNOW FALLING ON CEDARS, BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY, PLATOON).
| Status: | QuickPick |
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| Run time: | 126mins |
| Origin: | UNITED KINGDOM |
| Aspect Ratio: | 2.35:1 16:9 Enhanced |
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Member Reviews (28)
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kathy
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a very good story, well worth watching
Cheryl T.
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I really enjoyed this movie... once we got past the artifical love story. It was great to watch something with Heath Ledger that I've not seen.
Susan P.
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Weak storyline, adequate acting. A poor film saved only by the beauty of the desert scenes and the big battles
Maureen E.
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Clare B.
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Not bad, got better as it went on. Sad to see such a young and promising Heath...
Michael M.
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Very good movie. Good story and good acting. Great performance by Heath Ledger which on reflection is quite tragic.
Sarah R.
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Amazing movie in the epic traditions of old. All of the actors do a superb job in their various roles & you experience the emotional journey of the main protagonist as he tries to redeem himself in the eyes of his friends, his lover & himself.
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Jan H.
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Thoroughly enjoyed it, but there were a couple of fairly unbelievable aspects to the story line!
Kevin B.
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Reasinable. Some great battles scenes, if you like that sort of thing. As usual we are the heroes.
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Jenn
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I enjoyed this movie..worth a watch. A moralistic tale with a emphasis on friendship and facing one's fears.
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edoria
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I really enjoyed this movie but then again I like a good old fashioned war move with a lot of action. I give it top marks but if you don't like this sort of movie don't watch it.
Andrea Ryke
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Good for relating the period and attitudes of the time. But little more than that.
mja
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I expected this to be for Heath Ledger fans only as the original cinema reviews for this were not great, but I was definately suprised. Excellent costumes and scenery and an engrossing storyline made this excellent viewing
Julie
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Very enjoyable. You get totally caught up in this movie emotionally as you feel frustration at those in authority who do not listen and get swept along with the main character trying to redeem himself to his friends and fiance.