The Far Side of the WorldMaster and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)

IMDB rating: 7.50

Plot: During the Napoleonic Wars, a British frigate, HMS Surprise, and a much larger French warship, the Acheron, with greater fire power, stalk each other off of the coast of South America. Russell Crowe brings great intensity to the role of Captain Jack Aubrey. Lucky Jack, as he is referred to by his crew, is well regarded by his men, who trust him implicitly, even after the first devastating battle and an apparent personal vendetta against the French captain. While the naval battle sequences are quite fantastic, the film is successful because director Weir chose to build the story to get to know the men who are locked aboard the tight quarters of a small ship and how they interact everyday. The officers and the mates are well-known by the time the final battle comes. Paul Bettany offers a strong performance as the surgeon and naturalist who balances the violence of his chosen life with the quiet demeanor of the scientist. He is the captain’s friend and confidant, the two frequently playing violin and cello duets together. The horrors of the injuries from the war are frequently implied, but vividly depicted in the reactions of the characters.

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Directors: Weir Peter

Actors: Crowe Russell,Bettany Paul,D’Arcy James,Woodall Edward,Larkin Chris,Pirkis Max,Randall Jack,Benitz Max,Ingleby Lee,Pates Richard,Pugh Robert,McCabe Richard,Mercer Ian,Dolan Tony,Threlfall David,History,Drama,War,Action,Adventure,

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Were there any pacific naval battles during the Napoleonic Wars.?
I need to write a report on the movie: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, and I’m not sure if there actually were naval battles in the Pacific. THX!!

Master and Commander was based on a true story so there was a battle fought on the Pacific where it was in the movie, there might be more in the tropics as well see more at http://bussinessmouse.googlepages.com

Scott A | Mar 15, 2009

several naval battles in the Indian Ocean- especially between French raiders based in Mauritius and Brit ships sailing between UK and India- at least till the Brits took Mauritius.

A bit before Napoleon ( 1758 and 1782) there were a few naval battles between the French and the Brits off the coast of India.

The "master and commander" book refers to a Brit ship hunting down an American frigate- I believe it’s supposed to be the war of 1812. In the film the American was replaced by French for marketing purposes
cp_scipiom | Mar 15, 2009