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Master and Commander: the Far Side of the World (2003) - Uncut (Patreon)

Published:
2025-09-16 02:21:50
Imported:
2026-06

Content

Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, Joseph Morgan, Billy Boyd, Max Pirkis, Tony Dolan, Robert Pugh, James D'Arcy, Lee Ingleby

Comments

Ben Gilbert

There are 20 novels in Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey/Maturin series. The first book is Master and Commander, but the movie isn't based on any one book but parts of several. The books are excellent and very detailed in the description of the ships and in naval history. Jack Aubrey was a superb captain but handled his land-based affairs less prudently.

Actuarial Lurker

Joe- removing the rear wheels pitches the cannon up at a higher angle to the horizon so you can loft the cannon balls into the masts and rigging rather than aiming at the side of the ship to poke holes in it to sink it....they are trying to disable the FRench ship by breaking its sails and masts so it is a sitting duck

George Samoila

every movie set at sea is halfway to being kino the most interesting naval story I ever heard was when 2 ships were fighting for so long (over 7 hours) that at one point one of the duelling captains made a request to the other for some ammunition, to which the reply was no it's so crazy I'll just leave the wiki link as it's a fun read https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Tordenskjold I hope Russel Crowe nails the role of Hermann Goering

Chris

Russell Crowe's secret weapon is that, movie star aside, he's a great buddy movie guy--multiple times with Bettany, but, he and Gosling in The Nice Guys may be the best buddy pairing of the last ten-fifteen years. Don't know that this would've scored big but for RoTK--it was a heck of a movie year (in terms of Oscar fare). Lost in Translation, Cold Mountain, Seabiscuit, Mystic River... The kid who plays Mr. Blakeny--he also played young Octavian in Rome at around the same time and crushed it--but then he completely disappeared. And he's so good!

Clare Manion

This is such a gorgeous film - down to the smallest detail! I love how it balances the battle sequences with an equally-fascinating look at life on a ship during that period. Some music notes for you: — Yes, it looks like Crowe and Bettany are (probably) playing, but that’s not the recording we hear. If you watch their hands, it looks like they’re playing the main phrases but not the grace notes…even so, they clearly had some lessons. — When they lose Wally overboard, the piece there is “Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis” by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Indeed, it’s among the more beautiful things ever written. If you’ve not heard the whole thing: https://youtu.be/ihx5LCF1yJY?si=Is3vjd52WIq9F36E — I also really like that they include the Bach Cello Suite No. 1. I always thought is sounded like water. (This one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1prweT95Mo0&list=RD1prweT95Mo0&start_radio=1 )

Ben Gilbert

Many of the scenes were filmed on a full scale replica mounted on gimbals in the 20 million gallon tank that was built for the Titanic.

Riesling

This is one of my absolute favourite movies. It was supposed to be a series, but the original film, despite its quality, was not a significant box office success, making a $150 million investment difficult to justify. It´s a shame there is no second one.

Anna

One of my favorite movies, glad you had such an enjoyable time

Roland

(Possibly) missing from the crew of HMS Surprise....women! :) + AI summary disclaimer > Yes, women were on board Royal Navy ships during the Napoleonic era, though they were often hidden from official records and not officially victualed or paid. These women were typically wives of officers, marines, or ratings, or civilians accompanying the ship. Some women even worked on board, providing services such as handling ammunition or acting as nurses, and a few disguised themselves as men to enlist. Reasons for women's presence: Wives of the crew: Many women accompanied their husbands, the ship's officers, or marines. Civilians: Some women were civilians who were taken aboard ships. Disguised sailors: In some cases, women disguised themselves as men and enlisted as sailors. Roles and contributions Support roles: Women provided support for the sailors, maintaining their clothing or offering medical care. Medical care: Women provided medical assistance during epidemics or took on medical duties during battle. Ammunition handling: Some women assisted in handling ammunition, especially during battle. Entertaining: Some women provided entertainment for the crew. Official perspective Not officially recorded: Women were not officially listed on ship muster books or victualed by the Navy, which kept their presence largely hidden from official records. Dependence on command: The tolerance for women on board depended largely on the commanding officer, as some viewed them as bad luck. Notable examples Wives of Gunner's Mates: The wife of a gunner on HMS Ardent was notably present during the Battle of Camperdown, inspiring the crew. Women disguised as men: One known example is William Brown, the alias of a woman from Grenada who enlisted in the 19th century. <

Suzanne Whyte

Since you guys enjoyed the sea battles you might want to consider watching the pirate show Black Sails eventually. It’s a Treasure Island prequel.