Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) (PG-13)
Directed by Peter Weir
Starring: Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, Billy Boyd, James D'Arcy
Daddy Says:
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, besides having one of the clunkiest titles in film history, is actually a rousing epic of seagoing adventure. The film stars Russell Crowe as Captain "Lucky Jack" Aubrey, a captain like Ahab in Moby Dick who just doesn't know the meaning of the word "quit" when it comes to chasing his prey. His quarry is a French ship, a "ghost ship" as the crew likes to call it since it appears out of nowhere.
His crew is a mix of seasoned veterans, and very young men. We get to know many of them on a personal level, which works very well in helping us to care about them when the battle begins and the crew starts taking on injuries. It's wonderfully done, through good writing (by director Peter Weir and Patrick O'Brian, who's novel it is based on), really good acting, and excellent direction. Even when the battles are at their fiercest, you can still tell who's who and what's happening to them. Still, Russell Crowe is the star of the film, and his charm shines through even the grittiest of battles.
I really enjoyed this film. Like many films I have enjoyed, it took me to a world I would never wish to inhabit personally, and it allowed me to experience what it would be like to be a part of it.
Rating for Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World: ****1/4
Daughter Says:
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World was a beautiful film that took you to the world of seas. It takes you on battles between the french, British, and the ocean. They can disguise themselves and even tackle bigger fish than themselves. Master and Commander was brilliantly lit to give it the effect it needs to make the emotion come to life. I really must give high praise to Peter Weir for doing such an amazing job.
On the down fall, the movie did seem a bit long even though it's about two hours long. When it gets slow on a boat, what do you do? You watch the two main characters play a violin and a cello. Which you could tell were totally faked. But that doesn't stop this movie from being a good ocean movie.
Don't get this movie confused with Pirates of the Caribbean, because it is no where near as funny. Many people die. Many people fight. Many people clean. This movie is extremely serious and very intense felt. Much editing was needed to this film, but it was good overall.
My rating for Master and Commander: the Far Side of the World ***1/2.
Directed by Peter Weir
Starring: Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, Billy Boyd, James D'Arcy
Daddy Says:
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, besides having one of the clunkiest titles in film history, is actually a rousing epic of seagoing adventure. The film stars Russell Crowe as Captain "Lucky Jack" Aubrey, a captain like Ahab in Moby Dick who just doesn't know the meaning of the word "quit" when it comes to chasing his prey. His quarry is a French ship, a "ghost ship" as the crew likes to call it since it appears out of nowhere.
His crew is a mix of seasoned veterans, and very young men. We get to know many of them on a personal level, which works very well in helping us to care about them when the battle begins and the crew starts taking on injuries. It's wonderfully done, through good writing (by director Peter Weir and Patrick O'Brian, who's novel it is based on), really good acting, and excellent direction. Even when the battles are at their fiercest, you can still tell who's who and what's happening to them. Still, Russell Crowe is the star of the film, and his charm shines through even the grittiest of battles.
I really enjoyed this film. Like many films I have enjoyed, it took me to a world I would never wish to inhabit personally, and it allowed me to experience what it would be like to be a part of it.
Rating for Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World: ****1/4
Daughter Says:
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World was a beautiful film that took you to the world of seas. It takes you on battles between the french, British, and the ocean. They can disguise themselves and even tackle bigger fish than themselves. Master and Commander was brilliantly lit to give it the effect it needs to make the emotion come to life. I really must give high praise to Peter Weir for doing such an amazing job.
On the down fall, the movie did seem a bit long even though it's about two hours long. When it gets slow on a boat, what do you do? You watch the two main characters play a violin and a cello. Which you could tell were totally faked. But that doesn't stop this movie from being a good ocean movie.
Don't get this movie confused with Pirates of the Caribbean, because it is no where near as funny. Many people die. Many people fight. Many people clean. This movie is extremely serious and very intense felt. Much editing was needed to this film, but it was good overall.
My rating for Master and Commander: the Far Side of the World ***1/2.
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