Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) 2003

I highly recommend the new film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World to any fans of the original books. Crowe and Bettany give beautiful portrayals of Capt. Jack Aubrey and surgeon Stephen Maturin.

One piece of advice, though, for any viewer of the film: recognize that it is one of those pieces of music which combines two very different themes, one brisk and lively, one slower and more contemplative. It is as much character portrait as it is historical action film.

Oh, and the ship is beautiful. Amazing what you can achieve when you really build something.

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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)

I highly recommend the new film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World to any fans of the original books. Crowe and Bettany give beautiful portrayals of Capt. Jack Aubrey and surgeon Stephen Maturin.

One piece of advice, though, for any viewer of the film: recognize that it is one of those pieces of music which combines two very different themes, one brisk and lively, one slower and more contemplative. It is as much character portrait as it is historical action film.

Oh, and the ship is beautiful. Amazing what you can achieve when you really build something.

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