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You would think a film with a title made up from two books and a plot that is loosely based on three books from the popular series by Patrick O’Brian would end up a mess. Following the crew of the HMS Surprise with Captain ‘Lucky’ Jack Aubrey at the helm as they fall into frequent battle with a French ship is hunting them down, as well covering themes of friendship, life at sea, the perils of war and maintaining hobbies would seem too much for just one film. The mouthful of a title, Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World, is probably a film that sailed by most in 2003, what with the excitement of The Return of the King released around the same time and it’s a shame as it truly is a marvellous film that certainly deserves a revisit. With the 4K release out this month, there isn’t a better time to appreciate the craftsmanship of Master & Commander.
Full review over at Filmhounds.