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Feb 27, 2024laurajo48 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
One of the best Russell Crowe has done. A great story well told.
Nov 15, 2023The_Most_Casual_Observer rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The 2003 production, directed by Peter Weir, resurrects yet another moribund genre, the seafaring action film. Set two centuries ago, Russell Crowe is the commander of a British warship that chases a more sophisticated French vessel around…
Apr 07, 2023mustang351c rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I'm watching an interview with Russell Crowe right now on The Critical Drinker website. Just excellent. They're talking about this movie at the moment. Recommend: Cinderella Man - Also 5 Stars!
Oct 12, 2021NPC42 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Simply brilliant. Made me read the book (which is amazing), then got back and rewatched it — it is an interesting re-interpretation of the story, and probably one of the back “screen adaptations” I've ever seen. Get immersed in believable…
Aug 10, 2021BeanTrader rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Watched this a handful of times and still don't get the point.
Aug 09, 2021greatflicks rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
After watching this film, I have no interest in watching another movie that is all about the struggles on an old sail boat, or should I say a tall ship. I was going to check out Moby Dick but changed my mind after spending two hours…
Nov 23, 202010000mefest rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A well produced movie. Loved Russell Crowe. But I feel the script was lacking a bit. . . I recently watched Moby Dick and if you replace the whale with the mysterious ship being followed by Russel Crowe's character here, you have…
Mar 17, 2020mJJLnk7 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Astounding. What more can I say. So authentic. update: in my spare time, trying to read second book in the series. not read first. sooooo excited. i think film is based on two of the books, but don't quote me
Nov 16, 2019Moviereviewer rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
2004 rated PG13 for warfare and violence. This is a WONDERFUL movie of how nations fought each other on the high seas during the golden age of exploration & navies. Some humor, some deaths and what life aboard a sailing ship was like. …
Oct 21, 2019N13m4nd rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
As movies go, this film is a bit old-fashioned. The movie does not delve into moral gray areas, and not every character has a conflicted dark side. But that doesn't mean Master and Commander is simplistic. The crew of the Surprise find…
Apr 08, 2019milirick rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Russell Crowe at his man’s man best. Appearing very comfortable in this role Crowe plays it a bit subdued and lets the ship be center stage. Not really an action film it is a bit slow at times but not tedious if you enjoy historical…
May 22, 2018Tjavierb rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Do you want a healthy fear of the open ocean? Nightmares about being caught in a sea storm? Well, then this one's for you!
Feb 27, 2018JCLEdwardR rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
My only criticism is there are a few points where I got confused by the passage of time. However, this is a well made film that delivers on a lot of subplots as well as the main story. The final sea battle was exciting and I audibly…
Aug 29, 2017ThomasJWhiting rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
GREAT 2003 seafaring adventure film with fab cinematography and terrific performances by Russell Crowe and others. I did watch it with English closed captions which made it easier to understand some of the rough seafaring diction...
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Jul 10, 2017NeoRauch rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An expansive cinematic achievement that sits well against such adventure classics as Lawrence of Arabia, and is a sure bet for fans of ocean bound drama.
Mar 27, 2017strider643 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved this movie. Great directing and photography, acting and story line. I've watched it several times and enjoy it thoroughly each time. Crowe is great in his role, it's perfectly suited to him. I really enjoyed the friendship…
Feb 22, 201721221018293347 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I watched this movie years ago when the DVD was just released. I watched it this time to see Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany's acting. While some of the story may be a little far fetched,(how can one ship suffer so much damage and still…
Nov 25, 2016Courier2003 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Disappointing, hard to understand dialogue. As a Navy veteran i was interested in the shipboard terminology. The ship took lots of cannon ball hits yet stayed afloat. Lots of hand to hand combat. Interesting to see young boys in uniform…
Nov 03, 2016JackPurcell rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A fairly well done and entertaining sea yarn.
Oct 26, 2016Green_Dog_247 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I was not impressed with this movie. It was dull and not epic. Watch "In the Heart of the Sea" instead.
Feb 15, 2016RoyalJellyIII rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This is an excellent film- I would even classify it as a modern classic.
Nov 14, 2015IV27HUjg rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
There's much to like about this film for man or woman. I've seen it twice in theatre, own it & watch it on TV nearly every time. The sound track is terrific. Great historical value.
Nov 13, 2015
Russell Crowe was cast perfectly as Captain Jack Aubrey. I'd read two of O'Brian's Commander Series before seeing this movie. I was intrigued enough to read the entire series - 21 books. Well researched, masterfully written, a story of …
Oct 16, 2015calvoer rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
After watching the British production of "Horatio Hornblower," this looks Hollywood commercial, overblown, and lacking in integrity. Russell Crowe may look masterful in his own way, but I didn't find him a credible commander of a British…
May 25, 2015
A high seas adventure set during the Napoleonic war! An awesome action adventure film with a historical twist!