| Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Review |
| by Karina Montgomery (Rating: 3/5) |
| Yeah, I know, it's up for Best Picture, but it's got to be nominated
for Best Picture only for the truly astounding physical and technical
aspect of the film. The merits of this aspect of Master & Commander,
it must be said, are worthy. However,...more |
| Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Review |
| by Andy Keast (Rating: 4/4) |
| Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World: 4 stars out of 4.
Directed by Peter Weir.
Screenplay by Weir and John Collee, based on the novels by Patrick O'Brian.
Starring Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, and James D'Arcy. more |
| Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Review |
| by Richard A. Zwelling (Rating: 2/4) |
| There is no denying the directorial talents of Peter Weir (The Truman
Show, Dead Poets Society, The Year of Living Dangerously), nor the
talents of the countless others who put work into Master and
Commander, which is masterfully shot, wonderfully acted,...more |
| Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Review |
| by Shannon Patrick Sullivan (Rating: 3.5/4) |
| Directed by Peter Weir. Screenplay by Weir and John Collee, from the
novels by Patrick O'Brian. Starring Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, James
D'Arcy. Running time: 138 minutes. Rated AA for violent scenes by the
MFCB. Reviewed on November 21st, 2003. more |
| Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Review |
| by Homer Yen (Rating: B-) |
| "Master and Commander" is a Napoleonic-era
adventure film in which successful but
pride-filled Captain Jack Aubrey (Russell Crowe)
is tasked with a mission to prevent the French
from extending their naval superiority into
Pacific waters. During this...more |
| Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Review |
| by Mark R. Leeper (Rating: 8/10) |
| CAPSULE: In 1805 Jack Aubrey, captain of HMS Surprise,
is obsessed by the mission to capture or sink the
French ship Acheron. More so than in any previous
film we are brought aboard a fighting ship from
Britain's war against...more |
| Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Review |
| by Jon Popick (Rating: 6/10) |
| The best advice I can offer if you insist on seeing Master and Commander:
The Far Side of the World is this: Pee first. Aside from giving birth, or
possibly enduring the pain and humility of an early-morning Coyote Ugly
moment, there's nothing worse...more |
| Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Review |
| by JoBlo (Rating: 4/10) |
| PLOT:
It's 1805 and the British ship "Surprise" is looking for the French ship
"Acheron". When they finally meet, the stronger and more modern French ship
delivers heavy damage onto the Brits. So what do the English do in return?
Well, they keep on...more |
| Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Review |
| by Laura Clifford (Rating: B+) |
| It is 1805 and Napoleon is threatening the British. Captain Jack Aubrey's
(Russell Crowe, "A Beautiful Mind") orders are to follow the French frigate
Acheron as far as the coast of Brazil and stymie her efforts to reach the
Pacific by burning her,...more |
| Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Review |
| by Steve Rhodes (Rating: 3.5/4) |
| In MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD, by director Peter Weir (THE
TRUMAN SHOW), it's time to get all dressed up. Time for the gentlemen -- there
are no ladies present -- to put on their fancy top hats and tails. No, it's
not party time;...more |
| Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Review |
| by Susan Granger (Rating: 9/10) |
| Susan Granger: "Master and Commander: Far Side of the World" (20th Century-Fox)
Set in 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars, this epic adventure begins off
the coast of Brazil. British Captain "Lucky" Jack Aubrey (Russell Crowe) is
stunned when his...more |
| Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Review |
| by Harvey S. Karten (Rating: B-) |
| Reviewed by: Harvey S. Karten
Grade: B-
20th Century Fox
Directed by: Peter Weir
Written by: John Collee, Peter Weir, novels by Patrick O'Brian
Cast: Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, Billy Boyd, James D'Arcy,
Lee Ingleby, George Innes, Mark Lewis Jones,...more |
| Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Review |
| by Robin Clifford (Rating: B+) |
| It's 1805 and England is at war with Napoleonic
France. Lucky Jack Aubrey (Russell Crowe), commander
of the HMS Surprise, is ordered to chase the powerful
French privateer ship, Acheron, all the way to Brazil,
if necessary, and sink her. But, the...more |
