Is Master And Commander good

meisinger · Post by **meisinger** » April 20, 2004 6:30 pm

I love movies set at sea, but have heard mixed reviews. Anyone here seen it? What do you think. Buy it, rent it, blow it off?

El mojito · Post by **El mojito** » April 20, 2004 6:51 pm

Buy it !! i thought it was excellent

case · Post by **case** » April 20, 2004 7:15 pm

Buy it !!....great movie

PHAW Webmistress · Post by **PHAW Webmistress** » April 20, 2004 7:19 pm

I didn't care for it but HappyShark did.....maybe it's a "boy" thing

prthd1958 · Post by **prthd1958** » April 20, 2004 7:53 pm

I bought it today already....If you have seen any of the Horatio Hornblower movies on A & E Network and liked those then your going to love it!

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » April 21, 2004 8:23 am

It's one of the best movies I've seen in the last couple of years.

zanth · Post by **zanth** » April 21, 2004 8:47 am

Waiting for the DVD to come in

RhumChum · Post by **RhumChum** » April 21, 2004 10:21 am

I saw it. I loved it. I just bought it. I also love movies at sea, especially if the boats are the old sailing ships.

The trailers to Troy have some great sea shots with sailing ships . . . and, they are in a harbour!!!

Captain Joe · Post by **Captain Joe** » April 21, 2004 10:28 am

I loved it! Great Movie

citcat · Post by **citcat** » April 21, 2004 12:45 pm

Good movie....Russell Crowe acts like he does in all his movies. The guy who plays the doctor and the little boy STEAL the movie! I hope both of them got Oscar nominations.

12vmanRick · Post by **12vmanRick** » April 21, 2004 2:27 pm

PHAW Webmistress wrote:I didn't care for it but HappyShark did.....maybe it's a "boy" thing

psst.. she means MAN thing!

Ermie · Post by **Ermie** » April 21, 2004 9:18 pm

I'm a girl (at least last time I looked) and I loved it - I've read a lot of books on sailing ships - particularly by Captain Villiers - and this film was very well researched - the ocean effects were fantastic - great movie about male friendship as well and the ocnflicts between friendship, authority and responsibility.

12 lb. nestle crunch · Post by **12 lb. nestle crunch** » April 22, 2004 12:07 am

i love history, and even more history at sea. but as far as excitement, this movie didnt do it for me

meisinger · Post by **meisinger** » April 22, 2004 7:10 pm

Bought it and loved it. Thanks for the feedback.

zanth · Post by **zanth** » April 23, 2004 10:57 am

Finally came in. Thought the film was excellent. Was extremely impressed with the DTS audio track on the DVD. I would rank this up there in the top 3 for audio quality and effects in my DVD collection.

longlinergirl · Post by **longlinergirl** » April 23, 2004 7:09 pm

DAMN...I thought this was a sex thing

conched · Post by **conched** » April 23, 2004 11:47 pm

After making myself watch through some difficult parts, I ended up loving it. I especially liked the story of the relationships. The Galapagos part was cool too.

Wonderful special effects and story.

The music is excellent. Russell Crowe is actually shown playing violin. Made me wonder how he is in 30 Odd Foot of Grunts. They actually made a live CD in Texas at Stubb's BBQ.

Desdamona · Post by **Desdamona** » April 23, 2004 11:59 pm

Haven't seen it, but Mr D was disappointed. He's a sailing fanatic, but says
the Hornblower miniseries/shows had a better "feel". He does agree that
everyone who lives on a boat should have a copy on board, though.
There's a long list of movies like that, including Perfect Storm and his
very favorite, Captain Ron.

psychjava · Post by **psychjava** » April 24, 2004 12:22 pm

I finally rented it last night and had mixed feelings. I thought that overall it was a good movie (great music soundtrack, great plot on how friendship prevails), but I did think it was too long.

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » April 24, 2004 3:19 pm

Desdamona wrote:Haven't seen it, but Mr D was disappointed. He's a sailing fanatic, but says
the Hornblower miniseries/shows had a better "feel". He does agree that
everyone who lives on a boat should have a copy on board, though.
There's a long list of movies like that, including Perfect Storm and his
very favorite, Captain Ron.

I missed it when it came through town. Now it sounds like I need to make the effort to rent it.

("Captain Ron" is a theatrical MASTERPIECE, by the way!)