"Master of the Matinee Admission"
Some men were born to be leaders; others were born to play them in movies. Russell Crowe is such a dynamic and charismatic commander in "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World," that it is easy to see why he is up for so many of these similar roles. Like "Gladiator," Crowe's on screen presence demands respect and he balances his authority with sincerity that naturally draws people to him. This film is the real deal if you are looking for an authentic and entertaining sea movie. I am not a huge fan of ocean movies because in most cases the sea is personified as a character; but "Master and Commander" captured my attention for most of its lengthy 138 minutes with a rich, enjoyable story and thorough character
Much like the shark in "Jaws," the anxiety of the French ship is created in moviegoers' imaginations through anticipation carefully planned and skillfully executed by filmmakers. Stephen Maturin, (Paul Bettany) the ship's surgeon and Jack's best friend, is not and offers candid commentary on some of the Captain's decisions. "Master and Commander" runs the gamut showing the camaraderie as well as the hardships of a navel seaman on the high seas in the early 1800's. For much of the film I felt like I was a crew member aboard the British ship of war, which made me feel claustrophobic, but obviously the authenticity was there. The movie strives to be an epic and depending on audience interest and reaction it might live up to that aspiration. This film takes a look at life at sea during these difficult times. Interestingly, the film shows the intricacy and importance of the chain of command. There are two main battle scenes that in brief moments are brutal and bloody; however, if ever a movie had that element for factual credibility, this movie is just that. "Master and Commander" follows the adventure of "Lucky" Jack Aubrey (Russell Crowe), a British navel Captain during the Napoleonic Wars at the start of the 19th century. On the contrary, the antagonistic giant French ship looms in the fog for most of the film. Everything is done with purpose, teamwork, and above all the respect of the men under your command are necessary for survival and highlighted in the film. An incarnation of two Patrick O'Brian's novels, "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" directed and adapted for the screen by Peter Weir would most likely made the late novelist very proud. There are children as young as five years old aboard who have jobs and are eager to progress though the ranks.
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