Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World (DVD 2004)

When "Lucky" Jack Aubrey's (Russell Crowe) ship is suddenly attacked by a superior enemy, despite heavy damage to the ship and much of his crew injured, Aubrey sets sail in a high-stakes exhilarating chase to decide the fate of the nation-or destroy him and his crew.

With three-time Acadamy Award directing nominee Peter Weir at the helm, Best Actor Oscar winner Russell Crowe commands the screen in this spectacular action adventure tale of leadership and courage.

A very good film, that should be in your DVD collection.

This is not a thriller, not an action movie, and not exactly what we can call a fiction. There are thrills, but by far not enough the make the film. The story, you know it right at the outset, is a duel between two ships. But in this duel there are only two encounters - two battles - one at the beginning, one at the end. In between you’ll have the life on board in fine tedious details. To make up for the lack of action, suspense, substance, Russell Crowe is there all the way through - arguing with some members of his crew here, supporting others there… But (unless you’re madly in love with him) his presence doesn’t quite make the film.

Now, if you’re looking at a brilliant and vivid documentary on the life on board a war ship in the 19th century, with a couple of fierce battles, there’s your film. But don’t expect too much to be entertained.

After seeing this film at the cinema and thoroughly enjoying it, I decided to buy the DVD. Although the one disc version doesn't include extras, it is still worth a try if you like sea-faring, swashbuckling aciton

If you are a fan of this genre and time period then this is a must have. It is very detailed and historically accurate with excellent battle scenes at sea. You cannot beat Russel Crowe's performance and his relationship with his crew. Overall a brilliant adventure movie reminiscent of the good old 'Mutiny on the Bounty' era. If you have not yet seen this, then just buy it as you can pick it up very cheap online.

A very good film, gradually mounting tension surrounds an riveting storyline with excellent attention to historical seafaring detail and of course, very well cast. Get the popcorn ready and turn down the lights.

Any adaptation of well known books is nortoriously difficult, the Master & Commander series by Patrick O'brian more so because of their detailed description of period naval life. It was with some doubt that I watched a combination of two novels brought to the screen But Peter Weir with meticulous attention to detail did this without losing the momentum of an action movie.

Characters were brought to life with standout performances by Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany surely the epitome of Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin.

An excellent classic film like a marine painting brought to life.

What a great film, stunning effects, caracters and brilliant acting by many
the young 'trainee officer!' how brave, no pain relief for an amputatd arm!
and so true in those days!
Quality film, and a must watch!
AnthonyAlcoholic

This is a great period actioneer starring one of my favourite 'roughty-toughty' actors Russel Crowe. Most of the action takes place on a Royal Naval frigate in the seas off the Galapagos Islands and features a crew of fine actors, from children to grown men. Crowe steals the show as the salty seadog captain who was an underling under Nelson himself as he battles a wily French frigate. A great yarn though I have no idea how accurate it is to the time period in question, but well worth 90 or so minutes of your time. Favourite line: 'Always bet on the lesser of 2 weevils'.

Rip Roaring Adventure - this movie has them all
The story has everything - adventure - danger - sadness - elation the whole gamit of emotions - I promise that it will not dissapoint from the first second to the very last second
I had seen it on sky and decided that this was a movie I could watch again and again - and I was right the first time out I missed so much without realising it and then the 2nd and the 3rd time something new each time - ready to watch for the fourth time and am sure I will find a new piece I had not picked up on the other times I watched this movie
A must for any one who loves pure entertainment 5*

Fabulous film, really upset when we lost our first copy when our mobile home was burgled, very pleased to have a replacement. E bay had the best price and widest choice

Very authentic, superb acting,makes you want a second watch next month not next year///. Russel Crowe at his best with a very strong supporting cast.Long viewing time also added to the enjoyment.

I like Russel Crowe, on a good day. He can be a bit ponderous sometimes, method acting in the style of Marlon Brando but when it's overdone, it can be very annoying. His films are usually a cut above the rest though and generally, this was no exception. I liked the sound of a period, galleons at battle offering but was left a little disappointed. This is an attempt to copy the old classic style movie of the 40's and 50's. Swords, rum and a yo, ho, ho. On much of these counts it delivers but the limp plot lets it down. It seems to go nowhere as if the story was made up as it went along. Many modern films are of this ilk. There is some wonderful period Baroque music but this is un-sustained and the usual, standard, compulsory, composed sound-track keeps intervening as always. Very formulaic. The film seems obsessed with inflicted wounds and the repair thereof, pandering to the gore-hungry audience but never actually showing any. The visuals and graphics are as you would expect from a modern film, very well done, very over-done at an incredibly fast shot rate. Bits and bobs that just fleet over the eye and posed, choreographed sequences combine in the usual, overlong, mix-up of imagery that gives one a blinding headache. The characters are under-developed to such an extent that when they get killed, nobody really cares that much, in fact, it's hard to remember who they actually were. There are only two ships in the film, which is disappointing because one expects to see fleets of old galleons as opposed to just two lonely offerings. There are hints at sub-plots but they quickly flutter and die leaving one feeling rather cheated. Maybe I am being a bit over-critical. In it's favour, Russel Crowe is his usual, enigmatic self which keeps the limp plot afloat, the graphics, although in my opinion, always superficial to a film, are predictably good and the film makes a sincere attempt at re-creating the classic movie. Un-fortunately, modern film-making constraints have lead the film into the rather familiar area of special effects and shallow, instant-appeal tactics, rather that the development of key characters and the attention to plot development, which are the mainstays of all classic movies. A promising attempt but sadly just short of the mark. Sorry.

Prompt service, good description, happy customer. Has kept the family quiet for the duration of the film. DVD good quality.

Still an excellent film to this day, i could babble on about the story line that keeps you gripped from start to finish, or the cunning twist in the film, but that would totally ruin it, but it will keep you in your seat, characters totally through themselves into there respective roles you wont regret purchasing this film from the many sellers on eBay, mine was brand new, what a bargin.

i got the film because i like films about sailing ships and battles i also like crowe as an actor and the film was very good recommend to anyone

I recently went to Portmouth and I had a guided visit on the Victorian Nelson's ship. This film represents very well the life on boad ship at the time. It is accurate and educatif.

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Love the film even thoe their is not a great deal of battles seans the drama of the cat and mouse chase is fantastic.The only downside is that thay had to make it a war with the spanish insted of the americans as it was writen.

Shown as a clip on another DVD.
Went straight to Ebay to buy.
This is a top piece of entertainment,there are some brilliant one liners about teamwork and leadership qualities, must be a Russell Crowe thing, as he did the same in gladiator.
A sign that script writing is definately an art.
If you havn`t seen this trust me its an excellent film, definately ONE TO WATCH.
If you are responsible for man management it will point you in the right direction on how to get the most out of your team.

Well I missed the movie when it first came out, so when I saw it up for sale on ebay I thoght I bid for it, and I managed to win it.
I must say it was worth buying it as it is an excellent movie right from the start to the end. colin bennett

Slightly disappointing from Russel Crow after "Gladiator" But what can you expect. Personally I love the Napoleonic Era with the Sea Battle although as writers I prefer Kent and Forrester. The relationship between Master and Surgeon doesn't entirely click although the books give greater plausibility.
Good family entertainment however

If you like this genre,this is an absolutely brilliant film.I went to the cinema to see it when first released.It really stands up to being watched again and again.

got this film after reading the books. This is a good film if you like historical action. Well put together and seen through. Foud it imediatly
on ebay, and got it cheap.

cracking film. russel crowe is great. a real insight into how it used to be. where 7 old kids were men and in charge of 40 men.