Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World movie

[Ausm]

Originally posted by: rudder

Originally posted by: conjur

Originally posted by: Skoorb
Looks good, but I hear it's too loosely based on reality for me to consider it anything more than just a fantastical fictional story. So I'll see it knowing that.

uhhh...from the review:

The film, set during the Napoleonic Wars and based on a series of novels by Patrick O'Brian, is beautifully crafted by director Peter Weir and superbly acted by Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany and an exceptional supporting cast. It's also so true to life -- something vitally important to O'Brian's fans -- you can almost taste the sea spray splashing on to the deck.

Indeed, "Master and Commander" has an almost obsessive determination for historical accuracy. Every detail, from the the ropes used on the masts to the silverware used by the ship's officers, appears authentic.

Almost all of the action takes place at sea (actually in the same water tank in Baja California used for "Titanic"), and you can really feel the claustrophobic atmosphere on the small British ship, the HMS Surprise.

Doesn't sound fictional

Those submarines in u-571 seemed very authentic as well. So we all know that as long as it looks authentic, the story is historically accurate.

I personally thought U-571 was a ripoff,,,,could not hold a candle to DAS Boat

Ausm

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: HiTek21
I saw Master & Commander yesterday and I thought it was a pretty good movie. Better than most of the crap that's been released this year. I didn't really want to see it after I saw the trailer but it was worth seeing.

better than i thought it would be as well, wife dragged me to it but i actually enjoyed it more than i thought i would. not a bad movie at all.

now to prepare for Return of the King

 

[Geekbabe]

That looks like it'll be a great movie

 

[dartworth]

Russell Crowe was decent in this movie.

Story was a little lacking. I really didn't care for the movie myself.

 

[yellowperil]

I think I'll go see this one next weekend. Peter Weir is probably my favorite director

 

[Asharus]

I saw this movie and thought it dragged a bit in some parts, but overall it was OK. Lots of detail...

One question to those who have seen it. I will try to be vague for those who haven't seen it.

*WARNING SPOILER*


























In the end, why did Crowe decide to turn around and follow? I missed the convo between him and the doc, as I was in a conversation myself.

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: Asharus
I saw this movie and thought it dragged a bit in some parts, but overall it was OK. Lots of detail...

One question to those who have seen it. I will try to be vague for those who haven't seen it.


In the end, why did Crowe decide to turn around and follow? I missed the convo between him and the doc, as I was in a conversation myself.

you could at lesat put warning spoiler

 

[alm4rr]

Aubrey rox ur sox buster brown!

 

[sciencetoy]

Good movie, not as great as the books but worth watching. I was about to selll my book collection on E-bay, figured this was a good time, but now I want to go back and re-read them all another time.

 

[RichieZ]

Originally posted by: Asharus
I saw this movie and thought it dragged a bit in some parts, but overall it was OK. Lots of detail...

One question to those who have seen it. I will try to be vague for those who haven't seen it.

*WARNING SPOILER*


























In the end, why did Crowe decide to turn around and follow? I missed the convo between him and the doc, as I was in a conversation myself.

cuz the capatin was pretending to be the docotr on the french ship. The docotor said something about the people on the acheron having only hammling(?, the guy who took care of him when he got shot) to look after them, then it came out their doctor died a few months ago. Crowe was afraid they'd retake the ship

 

[Asharus]

That's what I thought, and assumed there was going to be another battle. But it just ended. Thanks for clarifying it.

 

[thebestMAX]

Im buying the DVD !

 

[amnesiac]

Saw it last night.

Holy CRAP. One of my favorite movies this year (aside from PotC). Simply incredible. I was not expecting to have anywhere near as much fun at this movie. I'm definitely getting the DVD. The sound was phenomenal and will make a good test DVD for HT.

 

[isaacmacdonald]

I saw this yesterday. Wow, I'm amazed how flat it was! The characters were not completely boring, and the acting was pretty decent, but overall I was unimpressed.

The one thing that really did irk me though, was the anti-piracy dots. The print I saw had no less than 10 sets of the red dots in the middle of the screen, all within about 10 minutes. It was so distracting I was close to leaving the theatre and asking for a refund. *grr*. Enough with that.

 

[amnesiac]

Originally posted by: isaacmacdonald
I saw this yesterday. Wow, I'm amazed how flat it was! The characters were not completely boring, and the acting was pretty decent, but overall I was unimpressed.

The one thing that really did irk me though, was the anti-piracy dots. The print I saw had no less than 10 sets of the red dots in the middle of the screen, all within about 10 minutes. It was so distracting I was close to leaving the theatre and asking for a refund. *grr*. Enough with that.

I didn't see anything, then again it was on a 60' screen with digital projection.

http://www.arclightcinemas.com/sightnsound.jsp?path=about

 

[alkemyst]

We saw the dots also (my parents see them now too since I have mentioned them)

It seemed they stuck them a little off center left and on very pale/white backgrounds.

about 8 dots in the group, maybe 1/10 the screen size.

 

[crrdsh]

Ya i saw those damn pink dots too. Whats up with that?

If someone copies it couldnt they just take those few frames out anyway?

 

[maziwanka]

i didnt like it too much. it was really drawn out and there were cliche's all over the place. the boat fight scene's were cool tho.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: crrdsh
Ya i saw those damn pink dots too. Whats up with that?

If someone copies it couldnt they just take those few frames out anyway?

the idea is many won't 'notice' them.

The studio can then trace the movie back to where it leaked out.

My vote is they can suck m....

n/m

 

[0roo0roo]

saw it, it gives a very good feeling of the sea battles between these hulking ships quite entertaining. and of course its fiction, from what i've heard they changed it from the book even, from 1812 war between england and US to the far better villian that is france

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: conjur

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile

Originally posted by: conjur
Saw a trailer for Troy before Matrix Revolutions and it has potential. Just hope it doesn't turn into something like Gladiator (CGI-laden and weak plot.)

What are you smoking? Gladiator kicks major a$$!

CNN Review: Crowe Film is 'Master' - ful

Bah...Gladiator sucked!

Too much CGI and the plot was HORRIBLE!!

Russell Crowe getting the Best Actor Oscar for that was a makeup call for him not getting it for The Insider

I have lost any shred of respect I had for you. Were you high on LSD when you saw Gladiator? Jesus christ....you have the WORST OPINION OF MOVIES, EVER. Even considering Electric Amish.

 

[PunDogg]

just saw the movie, i didn't like it, next i am seeing Elf

DOgg

 

[LAUST]

Russel Crowe sucks and this movie looks like gladiator on the ocean

 

[NakaNaka]

Gladiator was amazing. Completly deserving of every award it won. Master and Commander - not good at all.

 

[GasX]

I REALLY enjoy Master & Commander, but then I am a big fan of historical fiction.

I am excited about the movie version of Gates of Fire coming out soon. That is a story BEGGING for a movie to be made out of it!