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

A look back at the 2003 Captain Jack Aubrey adaptation, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. Alec explains how his opinion on the film has changed over the past twenty years. Ben discusses where writer-director Peter Weir ranks among directing greats. The guys discuss how and why the film went largely unnoticed both at the box office and at the 2004 Academy Awards. The guys discuss the performances of leads Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany. Ben explains the film's connection with James Cameron's Titanic. Join Cinema: A to B as Alec and Ben chat on why this is one of the best unseen and underrated films of the 2000s. Official Site - https://www.cinemaatob.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cinemaatob/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cinemaatob TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemaatob