Master and Commander - The Far Side of the World

USA 2003, 132 minutes
Dir. Peter Weir
Rating: [M]
Genres: Action/Adventure, Suspense/Crime / War

Feat. Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, James D'Arcy

Aroview: Vivid sea-chase yarn, set during the Napoleonic Wars, with Crowe commanding the screen as the sympathetic captain of a British frigate outgunned by a French warship.

Based on the historical novels by Patrick O'Brian, this tempers its grand action scenes on the high seas with a tangible below-decks realism and some adroit character conflicts, though the planks of the story creak throughout. Beautifully crafted however, this still stands as an eminent nautical thriller.

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3 stars (Good Enough) A real attempt has been made to get the props and the way of life on board right - a commendable effort. The action sequences are well done but unusually do not dominate the film. Excellent musical score particularly over the end credits. ~Tubbs
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4 stars (Very Good) Vividly captures the Aubrey-Maturin novels. Peter Weir absolutely transports you into the Napoleonic War era British Navy and a journey to the Pacific. ~bikewrench