This is, in my opinion, one of the best films ever made. Unfortunately, it came out at the same time as The Lord of the Rings trilogy and was eclipsed.
It is based on the 20 or so novels of Patrick O'Brien which (also IMHO) are the greatest historical fiction ever written. I've read them all and and have nearly completed rereading them in order. The movie and especially the books are highly recommended.
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May 30, 2021, 11:44 PM
357fuzz
Very good movie. I have it DVR’d.
May 30, 2021, 11:52 PM
YooperSigs
I was hoping for a sequel, but so far, no joy!
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May 31, 2021, 12:47 AM
46and2
It's fantastic. Big fan.
May 31, 2021, 02:18 AM
P220 Smudge
I saw it in the theater when it came out and really enjoyed, but haven’t seen it since. High time.
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May 31, 2021, 06:33 AM
stickman428
It’s one of my all time favorite films. I wish it had been better received. I would have loved to see them make a sequel or two. I have not yet read any of the books Master and Commander is based off of. I need to fix that!
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May 31, 2021, 07:47 AM
DanH
I liked it, but didn’t love it. I think if they had chopped out the entire “Jonah” subplot, the movie would have flowed much better and possibly have gotten us a sequel. The movie did fail to make it’s budget back in the US market.
May 31, 2021, 07:51 AM
Batty67
Very good movie. I just finished my third reading ("circumnavigation") of the 20-book series (every 6-8 years). To me, it is high literature.
May 31, 2021, 08:36 AM
CQB60
The Patrick O’Brian series that inspired the movie are literary genius. I enjoyed them so much in fact, I purchased the antiquarian versions from one of the book club. Gold leaf & all… one of fav verses : “Other people's marriages are a perpetual source of amazement.” ― Patrick O'Brian, The Commodore
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May 31, 2021, 08:41 AM
ensigmatic
We have it in the library on DVD. Very good movie.
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May 31, 2021, 09:19 AM
hberttmank
I caught this on Amazon Prime, it's a good flick.
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May 31, 2021, 09:33 AM
FishOn
Those are wonderful books and I've read them twice. I attended a reading by O'Brian before he passed, many years ago. The movie is great too.
May 31, 2021, 09:59 AM
cslinger
Awesome movie phenomenal surround sound as well.
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May 31, 2021, 01:15 PM
corsair
Exceptional movie from story, to camera, to sound, to music...an underrated masterpiece.
2003 was a very good year for movie entertainment: Master & Commander LOTR: Return of the King Matrix Reloaded Finding Nemo Bruce Almighty
All films that made an impact on the art of entertainment.
Another review praising its creation
May 31, 2021, 01:15 PM
joel9507
Outstanding movie, one of my favorites. Just watched it again a couple of weeks ago.
May 31, 2021, 01:17 PM
Orguss
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Originally posted by P220 Smudge: I saw it in the theater when it came out and really enjoyed, but haven’t seen it since. High time.
It's on Amazon Prime. Just watched it last week, in fact.
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May 31, 2021, 02:00 PM
bald1
Many use parts of the soundtrack (cannon fire, etc.) to evaluate their speaker systems.
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May 31, 2021, 02:45 PM
RogB
Haven't watched either, recommend watching in order?
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May 31, 2021, 04:38 PM
cslinger
quote:
Originally posted by bald1: Many use parts of the soundtrack (cannon fire, etc.) to evaluate their speaker systems.
HEY!!!! I resemble that remark!!!
Take Care, Shoot Safe, Chris
May 31, 2021, 06:41 PM
djpaintles
Excellent Movie. Had the best in movie Pun Ever! :-)
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