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

A very good historical movie. The plot about two war ships trying to outsmart each other and destroy the other one is basically simple, but the way it is told is so rich, that it feels like a lot more.

I know that this movie is renowned for its historical accuracy, and after having seen it, I can totally believe that. It is incredibly detailed, and while watching it, I could totally imagine that it really had been like that on a ship. The circumstances, as you might imagine, were pretty harsh, but everyone seemed to think it was normal. For example, there were quite a lot of kids on the ship, young boys of maybe 11, 12. As the movie goes on, you realize they're not like the normal sailors. They wear slightly nicer clothes, and one of them is addressed as Lord, and at several points you see them being taught stuff, a small school class. They are of course the sons of nobelmen, and this is how they are trained to become captains one day themselves. It just seemed surreal to see the boys in that enviroment, and even more surreal to see the responsibility they're being given in battle. But it kind of makes sense - that is how those kids used to grow up.

Russell Crowe is awesome as usual. His acting is pretty consistent throughout his movies, and this one is no difference. I also like that he learnt to play violin just for the one or two small scenes in the movie where his character does. :P I also loved the relationship between the captain and the ship's doctor. The doctor is not a naval/marine guy, and he doesn't always understand the tradition and mentality, which makes those two very interesting.

All in all, enjoyable movie! Even though I get seasick like no other, this movie luckily didn't bring it on! ;)

I watched this twice before I really appreciated the authenticity of it. I am a great lover of Alexander Kent and CS Forrester and of course have read all the Hornblower and Bolitho books as well as watched the Hornblower films. I much preferred the writings of these two to that of Patrick O'Brien. However this film I feel is an outstanding make on the life of an independent command for a Frigate Captain during the Napoleonic Wars (1793-1815) Tes the severity of life is illustrated and the supperstition which is still part of the sailors make up. Casting is very good and some superb performances are given. For the purist historian I feel it is very realistic, but for sheer entertainment it also is a great film--Well done to all involved I highly recommend it to youngsters as well as those who would like to feel a taste of Naval Warfare in the time of Nelson's Navy.

Master and commander,, brilliant, great acting good story, insightful characters, plus its a real home cinema tester, loads of mutichanel steering and thunderous explosions.

Good depiction of the ocnditions on board a ship during the 19th Century. Homage to Darwin particularly enlightening. Slow some times, but well played.

What a movie - must be seen by all !! Gripping and nailbiting ! Special effects are so well done !

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simple buy this film it is one of the films that will get better with age ..........................................................................................................................................................

bought it after missing the movie at the cinema - like russel crow - great actor enjoyed the film and the extra footage about nthe making of the film.

anouther russel crow great movie he just keeps making great movies. like gladiator this movie will keep you glued to your screen