Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)

     Written and directed by Peter Weir, based on the novels by Patrick O'Brian, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) is a stunning war epic set on the high seas during the Napoleonic Wars in 1805. British Captain "Lucky Jack" Aubrey is tasked with conquering a superior French ship, facing both defeat and redemption as he pursues the vessel around the coast of South America and up to the Galapagos Islands. Tense battle scenes and subdued cinematography create a foreboding sense. Careful attention was given to early 19th Century historical details in costume and set design. The scenes in which the ship's Naturalist doctor collects specimens of previously unknown Galapagos species are particularly interesting. Russell Crowe is great as Captain Aubrey. The rest of the cast does a fine job as well, including Paul Bettany, Billy Boyd, James D'Arcy, Chris larkin and Edward Woodall.

Russell Crowe: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

Russell Crowe: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

Russell Crowe: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

Paul Bettany and Russell Crowe: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

Russell Crowe: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

Paul Bettany and Russell Crowe: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

Russell Crowe: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

Russell Crowe: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

Paul Bettany and Russell Crowe: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

Russell Crowe: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

Russell Crowe: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

Paul Bettany: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

Paul Bettany: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

Galapagos Islands: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

Galapagos Islands: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

Russell Crowe: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

Russell Crowe: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

Paul Bettany: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

Russell Crowe: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

Russell Crowe: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

Russell Crowe: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

Paul Bettany and Russell Crowe: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

Russell Crowe: Master and Commander. The Far Side of the World

"Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World"