Watch #NoLimits - The Mark Ormrod Documentary

"No Limits - The Mark Ormrod Documentary" is a gripping film about the inspiring journey of Mark Ormrod, a former Royal Marine Commando who lost three limbs while serving in Afghanistan but refused to let that stop him from achieving his goals. Directed by Karl Francis, the film showcases Ormrod's life story and the challenges he faced while adapting to life with prosthetic limbs. The documentary features interviews with Ormrod himself, his wife Becky Ormrod and his friends, giving an insight into his struggles and determination.

The film begins by introducing us to Mark Ormrod, a Royal Marine Commando who served in Afghanistan. While on a routine foot patrol, he stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED) and lost both his legs and right arm in the explosion. The film depicts how Ormrod initially struggled with the shock of losing his limbs and how his wife, Becky, and children supported him in his initial recovery. We see how Ormrod receives prosthetic limbs, and how he adapts to using them, relearning how to walk and the use of a prosthetic arm.

The documentary then delves into Ormrod's journey of returning to fitness and setting himself new goals. He takes up weight lifting, and the film shows him training hard to become a Paralympic weightlifter. The film also showcases his involvement with the charity, Blesma (The Limbless Veterans), as they prepare to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. We see the progress of Ormrod's preparation from training and practice sessions to the expenses involved, as well as his team members.

The film portrays Ormrod’s determination and will to not let anything stop him from achieving his goals. We witness him climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and push himself to the limits, reaching the top despite facing challenges. The story is both heartwarming and gut-wrenching as it highlights Ormrod's sacrifice and how he overcame adversity to reach his goals.

As the documentary proceeds, we see Ormrod approaching his first competition as a powerlifter, competing at the Invictus Games in Toronto in 2017. It presents his intense training sessions before the competition and how he performed, reaching his goals.

The film reflects on the ripple effect of his immense willpower and determination, inspiring others to take up challenges regardless of their situation. The documentary concludes by summarizing Ormrod's achievements and his efforts to inspire others to take their challenges.

The film is produced and directed by Karl Francis. The cinematic quality of the documentary is exceptional and resonates with the audiences. The visuals are engaging and compelling with masterful editing that showcases the chronology of events that build up inspiring themes perfectly.

Overall, the film is a powerful story of resilience, hope and personal determination. It's a documentary that inspires, provokes and educates, sparking a renewed sense of hope in the viewers to surmount against the storms of life. The documentary remains an enduring testimony to the immeasurable sacrifice that military service personnel offer their nations, which cannot be overlooked.

#NoLimits - The Mark Ormrod Documentary is a 2018 documentary with a runtime of 1 hour and 27 minutes.