Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (Widescreen) (US Version) DVD Region 1

Based on a series of books by Patrick O'Brian, and directed by Peter Weir, MASTER AND COMMANDER plunges viewers deep into the story of a British Navy ship at sea during the Napoleonic war. Russell Crowe stars as Aubrey, the charismatic captain who wrestles with issues like honor, pride, duty, sacrifice and loyalty while using ingenious tactics to engage his prey--a much larger and better-equipped French Man o' War. Paul Bettany plays his friend, the ship's doctor, who cautions Aubrey about letting revenge cloud his judgment after the French Man o' War almost sinks them in an early battle. Before the incredibly intense final skirmish the men battle a raging storm, launch an excursion to the Galapagos Islands, find time for grog-enhanced merriment, and endure some primitive surgery. Weir fills the film with a rich wealth of period detail, convincing dialogue, and the same haunting, dreamlike mood that has informed his best films, such as PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK, THE LAST WAVE and THE TRUMAN SHOW. The wealth of sounds and sights on display are so evocative one can practically smell the salt air and feel the heave of the ocean. Russell is intense and inspiring as Aubrey, and Bettany proves a worthy match. MASTER AND COMMANDER is another triumph for Weir, and further evidence of his ability to fuse poetic realism with rousing entertainment.

"...To see Crowe as Capt. Jack Aubrey in MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD is to see a consummate performer doing what he does best..." - Kenneth, Turan (Los Angeles Times Critic), Los Angeles Times, 11/14/2003

"...The battle sequences are filmed with impressive coherence and rigor..." - A. O., Scott (New York Times Critic), New York Times, 11/14/2003

"...[A] masterful and commanding film....A story in full billow..." - Lisa, Schwarzbaum (Entertainment Weekly Critic), Entertainment Weekly, 11/21/2003

"...A rousing high-seas adventure that sweeps you into another world..." - Peter, Travers (Rolling Stone Critic), Rolling Stone, 11/27/2003

"[I]t's the film's thoughtful use of naturalism as metaphor and plot device that gives MASTER AND COMMANDER a sense of Tom Stoppard-like, upscale intelligence." - Leslie, Felperin (Film Critic), Sight and Sound, 12/31/2003

"[T]his is a plain old good movie….it ought to find fans among the young and the old and both genders." - Mike, Clark (USA Today Critic), USA Today, 11/14/2003

"[A]n intelligent movie about men tested by the sea. Director Peter Weir mounts an impressive production..." - Roger, Ebert (Critic and screenwriter), Chicago Sun-Times, 12/21/2003

"[I]t's a wonderfully vivid journey to a distant time and place." - Stephen, Farber (Movieline Critic), Movieline's Hollywood Life, 02/01/2004

"The detailed depiction of shipboard life is total and overwhelming." - Adam, Sweeting (Uncut Critic), Uncut, 01/01/2004

4 stars out of 5 -- "It's all about sweeping views of 1700s battleships, tropical islands speckled across the horizon and weather-beaten shots of Russell Crowe." - Ultimate DVD Staff (Ultimate DVD Critic), Ultimate DVD, 05/01/2008

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Product Title:	Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (Widescreen) (US Version) Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (Widescreen) (US Version) Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (Widescreen) (US Version) Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (Widescreen) (US Version) Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (Widescreen) (US Version)
Artist Name(s):	Russell Crowe (Actor) | Paul Bettany (Actor) | Billy Boyd (Actor) | James D'Arcy (Actor) | Robert Pugh (Actor) | George Innes (Actor) | Edward Woodall (Actor) | Mark Lewis Jones (Actor) | David Threlfall (Actor) | Peter Weir | Russell Boyd | Alan B. Curtiss 羅素高爾 (Actor) | 保羅彼特尼 (Actor) | Billy Boyd (Actor) | James D'Arcy (Actor) | Robert Pugh (Actor) | George Innes (Actor) | Edward Woodall (Actor) | Mark Lewis Jones (Actor) | David Threlfall (Actor) | 彼得威爾 | Russell Boyd | Alan B. Curtiss 罗素高尔 (Actor) | 保罗彼特尼 (Actor) | Billy Boyd (Actor) | James D'Arcy (Actor) | Robert Pugh (Actor) | George Innes (Actor) | Edward Woodall (Actor) | Mark Lewis Jones (Actor) | David Threlfall (Actor) | 彼得威尔 | Russell Boyd | Alan B. Curtiss ラッセル・クロウ (Actor) | ポール・ベタニー (Actor) | Billy Boyd (Actor) | James D'Arcy (Actor) | Robert Pugh (Actor) | George Innes (Actor) | Edward Woodall (Actor) | Mark Lewis Jones (Actor) | Ｄａｖｉｄ Ｔｈｒｅｌｆａｌｌ (Actor) | ピーター・ウィアー | Russell Boyd | Alan B. Curtiss Russell Crowe (Actor) | Paul Bettany (Actor) | Billy Boyd (Actor) | James D'Arcy (Actor) | Robert Pugh (Actor) | George Innes (Actor) | Edward Woodall (Actor) | Mark Lewis Jones (Actor) | David Threlfall (Actor) | Peter Weir | Russell Boyd | Alan B. Curtiss
Director:	David Threlfall David Threlfall David Threlfall Ｄａｖｉｄ Ｔｈｒｅｌｆａｌｌ David Threlfall
Producer:	Peter Weir | Samuel Goldwyn | Duncan Henderson 彼得威爾 | Samuel Goldwyn | Duncan Henderson 彼得威尔 | Samuel Goldwyn | Duncan Henderson ピーター・ウィアー | Samuel Goldwyn | Duncan Henderson Peter Weir | Samuel Goldwyn | Duncan Henderson
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Release Date:	2004-04-20
UPC Code:	024543114215
Language:	English, French, Spanish
Subtitles:	English, Spanish
Country of Origin:	United States
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating:	PG-13 (MPAA)
Publisher:	20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Package Weight:	113 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1004377105

Director: Peter Weir

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Widescreen - 2.40
Audio:
DTS 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English, French
Dolby Surround - Spanish
Subtitles - English, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - Peter Weir - Director
Trailers - 1. Bonus Trailers
2. Sizzle Pieces