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Master and Commander The Far Side of the World Blu ray

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Master and Commander The Far Side of the World Blu ray

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!

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1 Star Boring
Better make that boooooooorrrrrrrrrinnnnnnnnnnng, because this drags on and on and on, with no end in sight skip it!

5 Stars One of My Favorites
I do not usually write reviews of movies but this time I had to because this film masterpiece is one of my all time favorites because everything about it is top notch. I was virtually taken back in time by the realism of the film. While the acting by all the major characters was fantastic; and the cinematography that so beautifully captured that time in history; the surround sound recording of the creaks and groans of an old ship, the sound of swords clashing, the bang of canons along with such realistic sounds of a storm at sea; all contributed to making this film a rare work of art. Those who wrote reviews saying that this film was boring either had AADD or were expecting some super-hero movie. I believe they should try to watch this film one more time and pay attention. I cannot help but believe they will come away with a much better experience.

5 Stars Master and Commander…magnificent blu-ray!
Having read 14 of the 20 or so novels in Patrick O’Brien’s series on the British navy during the Napoleonic wars, this film captures the heart of the stories, ie, the relationship between “lucky” Jack Aubrey and Dr Stephen Maturin. I’ve seen the original DVD (sans blu-ray) and loved it, both for picture and sound. But, the blu-ray version is beyond description. Intense color contrasts and crushing, almost overwhelming sound makes this one of the best adventure films you’ll ever see. While the majority of the story follows the “Far Side of the World” book, it also is interspliced with scenes that are found in earlier series books. This doesn’t interfere with the screenplay, but only enhances the opportunity to get to know the characters better. One can only hope that another movie based on these books is being considered. The casting is superb and contains an eye for detail that the screenwriter caught perfectly. Hundreds of reviews by top reviewers in every major newspaper and magazine have called these books the best historical novels ever written. This film, and especially the blu-ray enhancement, certainly does them justice.

4 Stars Good movie, better disc!
I didn’t know what to expect, in fact, I actually expected this to be a long drawn out movie. However, I was pleasantly surprised. It has a good story that keeps your interest. Although the picture quality of this blu ray is excellent, the sound steals the show. Those with a capable speaker setup (especially the sub) will benefit the most. In the first scene it sounded and felt like the canon ball was going straight through my room. There are even times where it seems like things were gonna fall on my head. If you’ve never seen this movie, I would rent it first. If you have seen the movie, I wouldn’t hesitate to pick up this blu ray just for its demo worthy soundtrack.

5 Stars Great movie and Blu-Ray title.
If you want to give your surround sound system a workout, this is the title. The opening battle will shake the room. The movie itself is a masterpiece…a very realistic portrayal of life on the high seas, with good performances all around.

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