- Release Date: 2003
- Runtime: 138 min
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, War
- Starring: Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, James D'Arcy, Edward Woodall ... see all
- Director: Peter Weir
- Plot: During the Napoleonic Wars, a brash British captain pushes his ship and crew to their limits in pursuit of a formidable French war vessel around South America.
User Reviews
Nothing bad about it
Jan 25, 2009
startrekmrper - yahoo.com
Jan 25, 2009startrekmrper - yahoo.com
This is one of the best movies I have ever seen. A friend of mine recommended that I see this movie. So I just rented it, and well its is amazing. The acting is superb. Its all around a great movie... Full review
Not commanding
Jan 04, 2009
baypacman - yahoo.com
Jan 04, 2009baypacman - yahoo.com
Here is another film that was totally misrepresented by the paid movie reviewers. I have stopped reading the reviewers with the exception of pointing it out when they totally misrepresent films like this. I was expecting to see a riveting film... Full review
Master & Commander
Dec 23, 2008
lunarluau - yahoo.com
Dec 23, 2008lunarluau - yahoo.com
Ranks up as one of my favorite movies. Story is great as is the acting. Action packed, dramatic, and basically an all around great movie. I highly recommend.... Full review
SUX SUX SUX
Oct 24, 2008
real300madrid - yahoo.com
Oct 24, 2008real300madrid - yahoo.com
80 percent of scense were just talking in the ship, and last part was just ac action, just fighting by sword, and shooting, whats the point of this story? Just sword fight movie?... Full review
Actually Quite BORING!!
Jul 19, 2008
vik12295 - yahoo.com
Jul 19, 2008vik12295 - yahoo.com
I saw the amazing reviews this movie was getting and I decided to take a shot and watch it.A bad idea on my part! I could not stand sitting through this movie. The plot and story was played out so slowly... Full review
great movie
Jun 06, 2008
seaguy8799 - yahoo.com
Jun 06, 2008seaguy8799 - yahoo.com
great movie it one of the best movie's i'v ever seen. russel crow best movie he's ever done. and great battle seens i'v ever seen in my life and could'n be any better.... Full review
Pretty good
May 18, 2008
loganboy - yahoo.com
May 18, 2008loganboy - yahoo.com
Well, there was action no doubt, but a lot of little stories and scenes unnecessary to be added in the movie. I found it hard to understand what they were saying, but apart from that, this movie is worth watching.... Full review
A fascinating and superb movie
Feb 28, 2008
dogorangetexas - yahoo.com
Feb 28, 2008dogorangetexas - yahoo.com
This is one of Russell Crowes best films.This movie will keep you on the edge of your seat and at the end you'll be asking for more.... Full review
Worth a place......
Dec 18, 2007
sixty7a - yahoo.com
Dec 18, 2007sixty7a - yahoo.com
on the video shelf on DVD for a rainy day view. Great story and some stunning scenery. The acting is fair to good and something you can watch with the kids.... Full review
Master and Commander
Nov 10, 2007
captaingates2 - yahoo.com
Nov 10, 2007captaingates2 - yahoo.com
Master and Commander, Lucky Jack Aubrey and his ship the Suprise will really surprise you. This movie was great. It had a great storyline. The director did a good job. It should have been bigger on commercials and advertisements because it... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Jun 25, 2009The Celebrity Cafe
Master and Commander" has cinematic brawn and brains.....The plot is, unfortunately, relatively thin.....Sumptuous visuals, extraordinary effects, unparalleled realism, and the Galapagos Islands!....Beneath the scowl and padding muscle tissue, therein lies a man passionate about the movies he makes.....And man, those visuals sure are gorgeous..... ... Full Review
| May 03, 2009The Celebrity Cafe
I would recommend this film to anyone with a love of the sea or naval films.....My least favorite part of this film was the acting of Paul Bettany as Dr. Stephen Maturin.....My favorite part of this film was the manner in which it was shot..... ... Full Review
| Jan 23, 2009Fashion.ie, Ireland
In the capable hands of director Peter Weir, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is a seafaring adventure like no other, impeccably authentic, dynamically cast, and thrilling enough to give any classic swashbuckler a run for its money.
had AADD or were expecting some super-hero movie
... Full Review
| Sep 04, 2008Urban Cinefile
A stunning score including strains of Bach and Mozart accentuates the era and the extraordinary special effects (including real-life footage of an actual storm seamlessly entwined) do not appear to be special effects at all.
Russell Crowe is the perfect choice his screen presence and authority unquestionable.
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| Jun 15, 2008Bigpicturebigsound.com, NY
His presence and charisma could make an uninteresting film interesting.....But even without these, this is indubitably the best way to enjoy this film....The deleted scenes were entertaining...., we have the inimitable Russell Crowe in the leading role and a compelling story to boot.... ... Full Review
News
William Monahan Takes To The High Seas
cinemablend.com –
2009-03-27
The Essex/I>, a drama about real-life sea captain David Porter who kicked British ass during the War of 1812. USA! USA! Variety says King and Monahan will produce the film, and Monahan has written the script and may or may... ... Full Article
For almost 40 years, the adventures of Capt. Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin have kept thousands, perhaps even millions, of readers on the edge of their seat and anxious for the turn of the next page. ... Full Article
Brett Ratner boards 'Youngblood'
variety.com –
2009-02-08
The fallout between DreamWorks and Universal isn't stopping Reliance Big Entertainment from flexing its dealmaking muscle. The Indian media conglom has acquired Rob Liefeld's iconic graphic novel "Youngblood" for Brett Ratner to direct. ... Full Article

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