Russell crowe revealed to the associated press and subsequently picked up by usa today that a completed script for a second master and commander movie exists. Napoleonic wars master and commander the far side of the world battle scene 2. Jack aubrey crowe and the crew of his ship hms surprize as they sail. It involves a combination of the groundbreaking motion capture photography that earmarked the original movie and some newfangled underwater. Seaset films are notoriously expensive and timeconsuming, but weir made a masterfully entertaining film out of master and commander and. These books were my absolute favorites of all time so far. Crew members are shown being shot, whipped, and committing suicide, too. The far side of the world is an exuberant sea adventure told with uncommon intelligence. His film appearances have been tied to several notable, highbudget productions, starting with master and commander.
A ships commander in the royal british navy finds his vessel and crew in ruins after a surprise attack from an unseen foe. The galapagos conservation trust assures that there was no damage to the islands infrastructure. I had already seen the movie with russell crowe and this book explained how they met. Master and commander 2 still possible says russell crowe nov 27, 2017. Tom had been trying for years to make master and commander into a movie at fox, said duncan henderson, one of the films producers, in a recent interview with thewrap. The film stars russell crowe as jack aubrey, captain in the royal navy, and paul. The far side of the world pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released master and commander. The far side of the world is one of the best films of the 21st century, but not a lot of people saw it. Nevertheless, it follows the requirements of structure to a t, beginning with its stark opening, showing the morning. Master and commander holds a special place in my memory. The far side of the world is a film that was set up perfectly for a sequel to be made quickly.
There were a few action sequences especially scary since they were on a boat, although less that what was expected, and a very visual surgery. Meanwhile, master and commander got the consolation prize of simply being one of the great studioproduced epics of the 21st century. Stand the two films side by side, and a pitched battle of. Napoleonic wars master and commander the far side of the. Master and commander posted by nwarty on 2 920 at 11. Master and commander posted by nwarty on 2920 at 11. The book proved to be the start of the 20novel aubreymaturin series, set largely in the era of the napoleonic wars, that obrian continued working on up until his death in 2000. The far side of the world 2003, viewers did not find movie quality to be significantly different between dvd and online streaming. Based mainly on author patrick obrians eleventh novel the reverse of the medal in his series about the life of a british naval commander during the early part of the 19th century, crowes commander aubrey ventures to the. The young charles darwin visited the islands aboard hms beagle and the unique ecology contributed to the biologists understanding of evolution.
Tom had been trying for years to make master and commander into a movie at fox, said. Based on author patrick obrians series of aubreymaturin novels, the film is set during the napoleonic wars. Master and commander, based on british author patrick obrians set of 19thcentury naval novels, follows royal navy capt. Master and commander 35 movie clip attack on the acheron 2003 hd duration. Scott tobias on peter weirs seafaring epic master and commander. The far side of the world is a 2003 american epic period wardrama film cowritten, produced and directed by peter weir, set in the napoleonic wars. The thing to me that draws me in is that final piece of.
The far side of the world was an enjoyable mixture of action and drama, melted into one story about a ship and its captain. Master and commander sequel still a possibility, says russell. Master and commander fanfiction archive fanfiction. Jun 04, 2015 director peter weirs first turn behind the camera since 1998s critically acclaimed the truman show, master and commander. Master and commander succeeds not so much in the fact that it has an exceptional plot, but in the fact that it carries the viewer along on its voyage exceptionally. His extensive television work include appearances on 55 degrees north 2004, waking the dead 2000 and the hallmark production jason and the argonauts 2000. A few weeks ago, the swashbuckling adventure master and commander. Based mainly on author patrick obrians eleventh novel the reverse of the medal in his series about the life of a british naval commander during the early part of the 19th century, crowes commander aubrey ventures to the caribbean. Blankeney said that you served under lord nelson at the nile. Nov 27, 2017 russell crowe says hes hearing whispers about a longawaited sequel master and commander 2, asking fans to voice their interest in a followup. Tiger love this movie and end up stopping and watching it whenever its on tv. Peter weirs seafaring blockbuster master and commander turned out to.
Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things. But when his ship, the surprise, is suddenly attacked by a superior enemy, aubrey is torn between duty and friendship as he pursues a highstakes chase across two oceans to intercept and capture his foe. April 2, 2005 one keeps waiting for russell crowe to slip up and star in a bad movie and so far hes gladly been able to disappoint us well the good news with master is that hes done it again. The far side of the world goes in the opposite direction, and is one of the most historically accurate movies of this century, as well as doing justice to a muchloved series of novels by patrick obrian. With a badly damaged ship and an injured crew, this mission can save his reputation, or. There were a few action sequences especially scary since they were on a boat, although less that what was expected, and a. Master and commander is the first feature film to be shot on the. Master and commander is a nautical historical novel by the english author patrick obrian, first published in 1969 in the us and 1970 in uk. We would love to see more adventures of captain jacks aubrey in the big screen. The far side of the world is based on two napoleonic warera adventure novels in author patrick obrians aubreymaturin series, master and commander and the far side of the world. Based on the beloved novels of patrick obrian, it recreates the world of the british navy circa 1805 with such detail and intensity that the sea battles become stages for. Captain lucky jack aubrey russell crowe is a renowned fighting captain in the british navy.
I was a young lieutenant, not much older than you are now. Russell crowe, once again, uses his twitter account to hint that a sequel to his 2003 film master and commander might yet become a reality. Master and commander posted by rabidtiger on 2 920 at 9. Napoleonic wars master and commander the far side of. Russell crowe asks master and commander fans to let 20th century fox know they want a sequel. Master and commander is based on fictional novels, not actual events. Jan 09, 2010 napoleonic wars master and commander the far side of the world battle scene 2. Imdb, the worlds most popular and authoritative source for movie, tv and celebrity content. A second voyage for the cult drama master and commander starring russell crowe. Sadly we now know that director peter weir will not be returning for the sequel. I was very impressed w this piece of cinema and highly recommend it. As a brilliant adaptation of patrick obrians beloved aubreymaturin series, this movie is unusual in a number of areas, not least in its nonformulaic tone and plot.
Master and commander 25 movie clip self surgery 2003. Master and commander 2 still possible says russell crowe imdb. Jul 18, 2009 currently one of my top 10 movies, master and commander. The far side of the world pics, images, clips, trailers. Russell crowe hints at master and commander sequel.
Now, he and the ships doctor must work together to insure that their duty is protected as they pursue the mystery ship half way around the world. The far side of the world is based on two napoleonic warera adventure. Having seen it multiple times in theaters alone, i can safely say that its only real glaring flaw is the timing of its release. Nov 14, 2003 master and commander succeeds not so much in the fact that it has an exceptional plot, but in the fact that it carries the viewer along on its voyage exceptionally.
But master and commander is one of those glossy period piece i actually wouldnt mind seeing a sequel to, given that the original was made with a good deal of energy and sense of adventure. The films plot and characters are adapted from three novels in author patrick obrians aubreymaturin series, which includes 20 completed novels of jack aubreys naval career. Russell crowe talks about the nice guys, working with writerdirector shane black, the hurdles towards making a master and commander 2, and more. My god is master and commander such a fantastic movie, the feel and atmosphere that this movie gushes is so fantastic to watch. Heres an interesting piece about the behind the scenes business of getting the movie made and why they werent able to make it into a franchise. Jack aubrey and the 196 men in his command is no hyatt or hilton. Which is a shame, because the film was an adaptation based on patrick. Likewise, the subtleties of aubreys character are intriguing. It was nominated for 10 academy awards and lost the bulk of them to the return of the king.
Russell crowe and paul bettany were both top notch and they were surrounded by a terrific supporting cast. It follows the voyage of captain lucky jack aubrey sailing for the english empire while being chased by a french vessel during the napoleonic wars. The far side of the world features prolonged and intense battle violence and graphic scenes of surgery. Apr 15, 2016 russell crowe talks about the nice guys, working with writerdirector shane black, the hurdles towards making a master and commander 2, and more. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing master and commander. Master and commander fanfiction archive with over 327 stories.
Trending snl star michael che honors grandmother by paying rent for all 160 of her neighbors. Page 2 this category is for questions and answers related to master and commander, as asked by users of. It opens a window to a world driven by valor, loyalty, patriotism, honor and respect for god. When i first read the first in the series, master and commander, i really enjoyed getting to know the main characters, captain jack aubrey and stephen maturin. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. The best part of this movie is easily the last few minutes the final reveal that the captain of the acheron is still alive and well. Master and commander 2 still possible says russell crowe. Nov 27, 2017 master and commander 2 still possible says russell crowe nov 27, 2017. The far side of the world celebrated its 14th anniversary, and it seems that master and commander 2. Yet jack, though no great scholar, no judge of a hexameter, was tolerably quick, and after gasping no more than twice he said, my dear sir, i beleive you have been lead astray by the words master and master and commander illogical terms, i must confess. The far side of the world celebrated its 14th anniversary, and it seems that master and commander 2 may be coming soon. Master and commander sequel still a possibility, says. That cinematic captivity provides vivid glimpses of what life might have been like for naval officers 200 years ago master and commander is based on fictional novels, not actual events. Due to shoddy box office, those followup films never came to pass, but now master and commander star russell crowe has given fans of the film.
Nov 27, 2017 a few weeks ago, the swashbuckling adventure master and commander. The far side of the world 2003 pg action, adventure, drama, history, war. Russell crowe says hes hearing whispers about a longawaited sequel master and commander 2, asking fans to voice their interest in a followup. Jan 04, 2019 meanwhile, master and commander got the consolation prize of simply being one of the great studioproduced epics of the 21st century. Master and commander is the first feature film to be shot on the islands. Master and commander 2 teased by russell crowe collider. Currently one of my top 10 movies, master and commander. Director peter weirs first turn behind the camera since 1998s critically acclaimed the truman show, master and commander. The far side of the world 2003 in 2003, starring russell crowe.