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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World [Blu-ray]
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Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: Blu-ray
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
EAN: 0024543435501
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Item Dimensions: 100
Label: 20th Century Fox
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed),
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
MPN: 2243552
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: May 13, 2008
Running Time: 138 minutes
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 2003
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Editorial Review:
When a sudden attack by a French warship inflicts casualities and severe damage upon his vessel Captain "Lucky" Jack Aubrey (Crowe) of the British Royal Navy is torn between duty and friendship as he embarks on a thrilling high-stakes chase across two oceans to intercept and capture the enemy at any cost. Nominated for 10 Academy Awards including Best Picture!System Requirements:Running Time: 137 minutesFormat: BLU-RAY DISC Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE/SWASHBUCKLERS Rating: PG-13 UPC: 024543435501 Manufacturer No: 2243552
In the capable hands of director Peter Weir, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is a seafaring adventure like no other, impeccably authentic, dynamically cast, and thrilling enough to give any classic swashbuckler a run for its money. In adapting two of Patrick O'Brian's enormously popular novels about British naval hero Capt. Jack Aubrey, Weir and cowriter John Collee have changed the timeframe from the British/American war of 1812 to the British/French opposition of 1805, where the HMS Surprise, under Aubrey's confident command, is patrolling the South Atlantic in pursuit of the Acheron, a French warship with the strategic advantage of greater size, speed, and artillery. Russell Crowe is outstanding as Aubrey, firm and fiercely loyal, focused on his prey even if it means locking horns with his friend and ship's surgeon, played by Crowe's A Beautiful Mind costar Paul Bettany. Employing a seamless combination of carefully matched ocean footage, detailed models, full-scale ships, and CGI enhancements, Weir pays exacting attention to every nautical detail, while maintaining a very human story of honor, warfare, and survival under wretched conditions. Raging storms and hull-shattering battles provide pulse-pounding action, and a visit to the Galapagos Islands lends a note of otherworldly wonder, adding yet another layer of historical perspective to this splendidly epic adventure. --Jeff Shannon
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Master and Commander
Great film, I also recommend the book, but they did a great job on this movie. If you haven't seen it: see it.
As for the DVD/Sound quality etc. I am suprised at how many reviews are only about this. I honestly did not recognize a huge difference in the quality of the DVD from the VHS.
Rating: - JP
This movie is hands down one of the best of the last decade.
I'm not one to rate movies, but far too many people are too quick to judge this film. I, like many, went into this movie expecting a swashbuckling thriller, only to find a much more thoughtful movie. The pacing is measured, but perfect for the story - one which is more about 19th century sailing and the bonds of friendship than swords and cannons. Much like other movies by Weir, including Gallipoli (I believe this movie to ... Read More
Rating: - Don't forget about blu-ray sound!
Compared to the standard edition DVD Master and Commander looks even sharper. The big difference between two editions is the sound. My player only does the DTS-HD (6 bit) sound instead of the DTS_HD Master Audio (24.5 bit) sound. Still the difference between the standard DTS (1.5 bit) is amazing. You can really feel the difference. If you have a good or better sound system, you'll really notice the difference!
Rating: - Top notch audio, video unimpressive and no extras
I really liked this movie in the theater and on dvd. Sound design and delivery is top notch on this blu-ray version. The video is somewhat of a disappointment to me. The video seems to lack the punch that I know blu-ray can deliver. Not much is offered in the extras department. Overall, I was expecting a little more than I received.
Rating: - Great performances and story and a superior audio demo piece
This is a well-done film with much greater character development than that of your typical action flick, and a very welcome lack of computer-generated special effects. The ad campaign for this film was purported to sell it as a kind of "Gladiator" on the high seas but this is not a purple-prosed melodrama - it's nuanced and much more affecting because of it.
On an audio technology note, the surround sound recorded cannon volleys are very dynamic and may have you ducking.
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