Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (14-Nov-2003) Director: Peter Weir Writers: Peter Weir; John Collee From novel: The Far Side of the World by Patrick O'Brian Music by: Iva Davies; Christopher Gordon; Richard Tognetti Producers: Samuel Goldwyn, Jr.; Peter Weir; Duncan Henderson Keywords: Action/Adventure Film adaptation of the Patrick O'Brian novel of the same name follows a British captain's daredevil exploits during the Napoleonic Wars. ABSTRACT Captain Jack Aubrey is a hardened sea dog mired in turmoil, heading the British-flagged H.M.S. Surprise during the Napoleonic Wars. Acting on orders from his superiors to track down and neutralize the French privateer Acheron off the coast of the South American continent, Captain Aubrey soon learns of the Acheron's advanced technical capabilities, pulling out every stop in a quixotic quest to deliver glory for Britannia. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is a contemporary war epic, detailing one ambitious captain's determination to rule the day no matter what the cost nor odds. [watch trailer]

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Review by anonymous (posted on 26-Jun-2005)

Set in the Napoelonic Wars, this movie follows the HMS Surprise and her journey around Brazil 1805. As well as containing plenty of action, it also has subtle undertones. It is historically correctand based on the novels by Patrick O'Brian. Peter Weir used the plotline of Patrick O'Brian's tanth book, The Far Side of the World, but takes elements from the other books as well. (***spoilers below***) Captain Jack Aubrey (Russell Crowe), under orders to 'take, sink or burn' the French privateer Acheron, sails his ship, the HMS Surprise, to the Brazilian coast. However, the Acheron comes upon them in fog and due to numerous advantages on the part of the French ship, the Surprise is soundly beaten and barely escapes. Then follow numerous chases through the perpetual storms and squalls of the ocean. Eventually, through a clever trick on Aubrey's part, the tables are turned and the Acheron is defeated. Throughout the voyage, Aubrey's close friend Stephen Maturin (Paul Bettany)begins to wonder what it is that drives Jack on to go beyond his orders. The touching loyalty of Aubrey's First Lieutenant, Thomas Pullins (James D'Arcy), to whom Jack tenderly refers as 'Tom' is rewarded by promotion. We see a touching relationship between two midshipmen, Peter Calamy and Lord William Blakeney, but a sad story with another midshipman, Hollom (Lee Ingleby) who is unable to pass for lieutenant, as he loses respect -- something which earns him sharp words from his captain.

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