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

Quick Info

Year
2003
Director
Peter Weir
Duration
138 min
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$150M
Box Office
$212M

External Ratings

IMDb7.2
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes72%
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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

Peter Weir2003138mEN

Our Rating

7.3/10
7.3/10
Story
7.4/10
Acting
7.2/10
Direction
7/10
Cinematography
6.8/10
Music

Overview

After an abrupt and violent encounter with a French warship inflicts severe damage upon his ship, a captain of the British Royal Navy begins a chase over two oceans to capture or destroy the enemy, though he must weigh his commitment to duty and ferocious pursuit of glory against the safety of his devoted crew, including the ship's thoughtful surgeon, his best friend.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.3
Acting
7.4
Direction
7.2
Cinematography
7
Music
6.8

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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