Carson Dyle
Sr Member
As long as we're on the maritime them, how about Master & Commander: Far Side Of The World?
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As long as we're on the maritime them, how about Master & Commander: Far Side Of The World?
As long as we're on the maritime them, how about Master & Commander: Far Side Of The World?
The craftsmanship that went nto this film in all aspects of film making are top notch. But the film was not fully embraced due to - in my opinion - a well-executed but nonetheless languishing second act.
I think if Weir had trimmed the second act, and focused just a little less on the Aubrey/Maturin relationship element (though I know that's critical to the literary work), it would have been better received.
What do you think?
YES! I love Master & Commander! Criminally overlooked! Really wish it had done better box-office so we'd get some sequels.
At the Oscars it was nominated a bunch but lost out to Return of the King. Just bad timing.
(It makes for a great Star Trek film too.)
Another thing about a movie masterpiece (at least by my definition) is that there's something timeless about it. It gets at some sort of human truth that transcends technique. And it always gets better with age.
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