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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

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Synopsis

A big-screen spectacle based on two of Patrick O'Brian's "Jack Aubrey" novels. Set during the Napoleonic wars, the story centers on the adventures of the crew of the British warship HMS Surprise, captained by the heroic Jack Aubrey (Crowe).

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3 Reasons To buy this film

Nominated for 10 Academy Awards
We give it four stars
Commander? I don't even know 'er!

Review

With a storytelling style so visceral you'll need to towel off after the storm sequences, director Weir attempts his most ambitious undertaking -- that of translating two of Patrick O'Brian's "Jack Aubrey" novels for one big-screen epic adventure. Its unexpected success can be measured not so much by the rousing action scenes or sumptuous cinematography or even the bracing tale of men at sea, but ultimately by the dedication of craft exhibited by director, writer, star and crew. Crowe is well within his element as Aubrey, the heroic captain of HMS Surprise, a British warship assigned the daunting task of stopping the superior and deadly French ship Acheron during the Napoleonic wars. A crafty game of cat and mouse ensues as Aubrey uses the wiles of each and every crew member to outwit an enemy clearly holding the advantage. On the heels of Pirates of the Caribbean, with which it shares nothing more than ships and swordplay, Master and Commander both embraces and expands the conventions of the genre, thus creating a singular achievement whose attention to action and spectacle is as every bit as developed as a character's thought and deed. The ensemble is uniformly good, though Bettany is especially memorable as the ship's doctor and Aubrey's friend/moral compass. Far Side of the World presents a smart, thrilling ride into history that explodes with excitement and vigor.

-- David Bleiler

Product Format Information

Used - Very Good: $7.99

Availability: In stock and ready to ship
UPC: 024543435501

Studio : Fox

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DVD : $35.99 (2-disc Special Collector's Edition)

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 024543117575

Studio : Fox

Languages: English DTS 5.1 (Primary) , English Dolby Digital 5.1 , French Dolby Digital 5.1 , Spanish Dolby Digital Surround , English Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: 1.33, Pan & Scan
Features:
Documentaries: The Hundred Days; In The Wake Of O'Brian, Cinematic Phasmids; Sound Design Featurette
6 Deleted Scenes; Interactive Sound Recording Demo; HBO First Look; 4 Multi-Angle Studies; Split Screen Vignette; 4 Art Galleries
Theatrical Teaser and Trailer; International Trailer; Planet of The Apes 35th Anniversary Trailer

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Blu-ray : $31.99

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: No
Region Code: 1
UPC: 024543435501

Studio : Fox

Languages: English DTS-HD 5.1 (Primary) , French Dolby Digital 5.1 , Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 , English Subtitles , French Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: 2.35, Pan & Scan
Extras: Trailers, Deleted Scenes
Features:
Pop-Up Map Feature; Historic and Geographic Trivia Track; Movie Download