![]() ![]() Since the new movie would function as a prequel, it is unlikely that 20th Century would seek Crowe and Bettany to reprise their roles. Directed by Peter Weir (THE TRUMAN SHOW and WITNESS), it’s one of the more excellent features in 2003 that’s appropriate for teenagers. Based on the original book series by Patrick O'Brian, Master and Commander was previously adapted into a movie as 2003's Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. However, while The Far Side of the World was positioned as a potential franchise starter to adapt other O'Brian novels, no follow-up has been made since.Īccording to Deadline, the new Master and Commander would draw from O'Brian's first novel in the series, exploring the fledgling friendship between a young Captain Aubrey and Stephen Maturin. MASTER AND COMMANDER, which is subtitled THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD, is a rousing sea adventure starring Russell Crowe in another fine action role. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is an epic, Napoleonic era war film released in 2003. Since then, the film has garnered a cult following. The film had a fruitful awards season run, receiving 10 Oscar nominations at the Academy Awards and winning for Best Cinematography and Best Sound Editing. ![]() Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World was a moderate success at the box office, grossing $211.6 million globally off of a $150 million budget. The film is an adaptation of three novels in author Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Martin series, which spans 20 complete novels exploring Captain Aubrey's career. Russell Crowe, playing sea-dog Captain Jack Aubrey, climbs the rigging of his fighting ship, his eyes gleaming like an astronaut in deep space. Directed by Peter Weir, the story follows Russell Crowe's Captain Jack Aubrey and Paul Bettany's ship surgeon Stephen Maturin as the two lead a crew on a difficult voyage during the Napoleonic Wars in pursuit of a French privateer. The original Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World was released in 2003. Maritime Movie Club: Master & Commander USS Constitution Museum 1.
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