This first book is listed as one of the uks best loved novels in a bbc poll and served as the inspiration for the russell crowe movie master and commander. If you like master and commander central rappahannock. The hidden world is the final movie in the films trilogy, based on the book series of the same name. The far side of the world is based on two napoleonic warera adventure. Master and commander is the first novel in the epic twenty book aubreymaturin series by patrick obrian. Nov 14, 2003 for now, the best director oscar goes to peter weir over clint eastwood mystic riverin 2004. Jack aubrey crowe and the crew of his ship hms surprize as they sail. When i first read the first in the series, master and commander, i really enjoyed getting to know the main characters, captain jack aubrey and stephen maturin. String quintet quintettino for 2 violins, viola and 2.
The producers didnt want to alienate american audiences, so they made the villain french and shifted the timeframe to the napoleonic wars. Arrangement by iva davies, christopher gordon and richard tognetti. Currently one of my top 10 movies, master and commander. Europe has fallen to napoleon, and only the royal navy stands in his way to total victory. Fans of master and commander and of the aubrymaturin book. Jul 18, 2009 according to crowe, yesterday he revealed that theres a written script for a sequel based on the reverse of the medal, patrick obrians eleventh book of the master and commander series and that theyve begun early discussions for the project.
The far side of the world goes in the opposite direction, and is one of the most historically accurate movies of this century, as well as doing. These books were my absolute favorites of all time so far. Period piece and naval, doesnt have to be napoleonic. The far side of the world is half swashbuckling action movie, half detailed examination of life in the 19thcentury british navy, and all entertaining. Master and commander is my pick for best picture, just because it is so masterfully realized. The movie is based on the book series by patrick obrian. On metacritic, the film has an 81 out of 100 rating based on 42 critics. Oct 14, 2003 for my commentary on this book, ill reference the tags that amazon asks you to choose between for the plot, mood, pace, and characters. It establishes the friendship between captain jack aubrey rn and stephen maturin, who becomes his ships surgeon and a secret agent. The full name of this 2004 movie, adapted from patrick obrians books, is master and commander. Paul bettany would later play the most famous naturalist of all, charles darwin in creation 2009. The far side of the world theatrical release poster directed bypeter weir produced by samuel goldwyn jr. Duncan henderson peter weir screenplay by peter weir john collee based onmaster and commander by patrick obrian starring russell crowe paul bettany music by iva davies christopher gordon richard tognetti cinematographyrussell boyd edited bylee smith production companies 20th century fox miramax films universal pictures samuel goldwyn films distributed by 20th century fo. The far side of the world is a 2003 age of sail naval warfare drama, based on the aubreymaturin series of historical novels by patrick obrian set during the napoleonic wars.
If youre looking for a book similar to master and commander, these historical fiction seafearing titles are filled with adventure and shipboard life. Patrick obrians aubreymaturin tales now are widely acknowledged to be the greatest series of historical novels ever written. In 2003 peter weirs hit movie master and commander. The far side of the world is a film that was set up perfectly for a sequel to be made quickly. Master and commander is the first of patrick obrians now famous aubreymaturin novels, regarded by many as the greatest series of historical novels ever written. Obrian has a reputation for painstaking historical accuracy, especially with respect to the details of life aboard ship. Anyone know of good naval movies like master and commander. The far side of the world features prolonged and intense battle violence and graphic scenes of surgery. Crew members are shown being shot, whipped, and committing suicide, too. Darwin travelled to the galapagos islands by ship in the early 19th century where he made findings that strongly indicated evolution among animals, much like dr. Peter weirs seafaring blockbuster master and commander turned out to. The far side of the world 2003 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I read the michael crichton book that the movie is based on and its a very serious pirate movie, not like the pirates of the.
The film takes place in 1805, when the french rule the high seas. Off the cost of south america, a new conflict is brewing. Master and commander by patrick obrian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. As with all my quizes, i hope you enjoy it, and constructive feedback is appreciated. Master and commander by patrick obrian, first edition. The far side of the world blurayafter a sudden attack by a french warship inflicts severe damage upon his ship, captain lucky jack aubrey russell crowe of the british navy is torn between duty and friendship as he embarks on a thrilling, highstakes chase across two oceans to capture or destroy the enemy at any cost. Jason epstein article on movie master and commander, directed by. A great movie, picking bits in an authentic brilliant way from the even greater book series by patrick obrian the best books i have ever read and i only read 4 of the almost 21. Through out the entire series obrian delves into the themes of love, war and friendship. Its also a good film for students high school and up, unless they have a specific interest in the period andor film, because it not only conveys information efficiently and with style.
The inspiration for captain jack lucky aubrey, played by russell crowe in the 2003 film master and commander. Director peter weirs first turn behind the camera since 1998s critically acclaimed the truman show, master and commander. Literature on film part 9 peter weirs master and commander is. The character played by russell crowe in the film is based on lord thomas. It establishes the friendship between captain jack aubrey rn and stephen maturin, who becomes his secretive ships surgeon and an intelligence agent. There were a few action sequences especially scary since they were on a boat, although less that what was expected, and a very visual surgery. The far side of the world is a 2003 american epic period wardrama film cowritten, produced and directed by peter weir, set in the napoleonic wars. There needs to be another master and commander movie.
The books are about the shenanigans he gets into with the. How historically accurate is the film master and commander. Nov 5, 2012 midshipman william blakeney in the movie master and commander, based on the book. The far side of the world rotten tomatoes rating 84% synopsis.
A stunning, exhilarating, and at last realistic action saga. After being tasked with taking hms themis into battle against the french for the strategically located island of corsica, master and commander charles hayden soon must land his ship on corsica. Though it is a work of fiction, few films have been as meticulously researched as director peter weirs maritime masterpiece, master and commander. Master and commander just showed it to my son for the first time. The biggest mistakes you never noticed in master and commander. The far side of the world peter bradshaw friday 21 november 2003 the guardian. The book proved to be the start of the 20novel aubreymaturin series, set. The far side of the world was the first, and to date only filmed version of any of the aubreymaturin series. Til that in the book that russell crowes film master and. The far side of the world you are looking for exciting, tense and serious movies about with ship, sea battle, navy, battles, adventure, leadership and ocean or sea themes of action, adventure and drama genre shot in usa.
The historians and experts who worked behind the scenes will now share the real story of how they brought their stunning recreation of the 19thcentury seafaring adventure to the big screen. Master and commander is the first of patrick obrians now famous aubreymaturin novels, regarded by many as the. Til that in the book that russell crowes film master and commander is based on, the villain is an american ship during the war of 1812. Novelist nicola griffith had low expectations when she started reading patrick obrians master. The films plot and characters are adapted from three novels in author patrick obrians aubreymaturin series, which includes 20 completed novels of jack aubreys naval career. The far side of the world music from the motion picture licensed to youtube by adrev for a 3rd party on behalf of tcf music pub inc obo mrx music fox music. Dec 25, 2018 fans of master and commander and of the aubrymaturin book series will enjoy this documentary, as will people with an interest in naval history and warfare. In this first book patrick obrian displays what became his characteristic use of authentic early 19th century speech patterns and words. I had already seen the movie with russell crowe and this book explained how they met. Captain jack aubrey is one of two main characters in the aubreymaturin series of books, as well as the 2003 movie, master and commander. I loved the movie master and commander and recently bought this this book as.
Manowar flash fiction based on master and commander. Oct 04, 2010 stephen maturin is a physician and a naturalist, jack aubrey is a lieutenant who becomes master and commander of his majestys ship sophie at the beginning of the book. Like the patrick obrian books on which it is based, the film strives to recreate naval life during the napoleonic. Drinking is frequent even among young officers and adults smoke cigars and pipes. There are surprising plot elements, and ones that are foreshadowed long in advance. For the novel around which much of the films plot was based, see the far side of the world master and commander. Master and commander is based on patrick obrians series of novels called aubreymaturin about the british navy during the napoleonic wars. The book proved to be the start of the 20novel aubreymaturin series, set largely in the era of the napoleonic wars, that obrian continued working on up until his death in 2000. There are parts of the book that are lighthearted and hopeful, and parts that are very dark. Master and commander is the first book of the aubreymaturin series. Although the quality dims over the last five volumes, the first fifteen are faultless. Patrick obrians work, and master and commander in particular, is not served well by these kinds of choices. The far side of the world of course there is also the horatio hornblower series.
Based on author patrick obrians series of aubreymaturin novels, the film is set during the napoleonic wars. Midshipman william blakeney in the movie master and. The film stars russell crowe as jack aubrey, captain in the royal navy, and paul. Extremely powerful and effeciant, narset enlightened master is a commander who can be utilized in a variety of strategies, including those that are based around enchantments. Director peter weir has created an intriguing film that nicely balances fierce battle sequences with quiet, intimate scenes. The naval action in the mediterranean is closely based on the reallife exploits of. Jun 04, 2015 director peter weirs first turn behind the camera since 1998s critically acclaimed the truman show, master and commander. Most people probably didnt know about the books master and commander was based on. Patrick obrians master and commander napoleonic wars. The far side of the world sails into movie theaters friday. You guys do know that the movie is based on the books right. Russell crowe revealed to the associated press and subsequently picked up by usa today that a completed script for a second master and commander movie exists. It introduces jack aubrey and stephen maturin and the early development of their friendship from an inauspicious start.
The aubreymaturin series master and commander, post captain, hms surprise, the mauritius command the aubreymaturin series, vol. Napoleonic naval war films similar to master and commander. It opens a window to a world driven by valor, loyalty, patriotism, honor and respect for god. Really wishing that we would have gotten a series based on the books and not just a single film. Forester, who created the character horatio hornblower, brought to the screen by gregory peck and latterly to the small screen by ioan gruffydd. The far side of the world goes in the opposite direction, and is one of the most historically accurate movies of this century, as well as doing justice to a muchloved series of novels by patrick obrian. It is directed by peter weir and stars russell crowe as captain lucky jack aubrey of his majestys ship surprise, and paul bettany as ships surgeon, naturalist, and jacks dear friend stephen maturin. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible.
All eighteen books are being reissued in hardback by harpercollins with stunning new jackets. It is rare for hollywood movies to be historically accurate and many people know that making a movie out of a book is usually disappointing, especially to fans of the books. But patrick obrian, who wrote the books master and commander and the far side of the world among 18 others, has surpassed them all. That cinematic captivity provides vivid glimpses of what life might have been like for naval officers 200 years ago master and commander is based on fictional novels, not actual events. Master and commander 2003 84% critics 80% audience set off the coast of south america during the napoleonic wars, this thrilling maritime drama pits the captain of a british warship and his closeknit crew against a french privateer equipped with better weapons. The first book, master and commander, is essentially the opening chapter of a 20volume novel set against the naval engagements of the napoleonic wars.
Pearl earring, the chevalier book and the movie that followed along these lines. Patrick obrians lush and literary epic seafaring historical fiction series based. Anyone know any films similar to master and commander. To ask other readers questions about master and commander, please sign up. But master and commander, while aiming to become a franchise, was a different type of. Based mainly on author patrick obrians eleventh novel the reverse of the medal in his series about the life of a british naval commander during the early part of the 19th century, crowes commander aubrey ventures to the. Were currently discussing this months selection, patrick obrians master and commander, in a series of posts to be followed by a live.
Master and commander is a nautical historical novel by the english author patrick obrian, first published in 1969 in the us and 1970 in uk. Based on the beloved novels of patrick obrian, it recreates the world of the british navy circa 1805 with such detail and intensity that the sea battles become stages for. Master and commander trivia and quizzes movie trivia. When performing the burials at sea after the final fight with the acheron, the body on the plank is. Master and commander begins english author patrick obrians lush and literary epic seafaring historical fiction series based on the career of a naval captain during the time of the napoleonic wars. This book is the first of patrick obriends now famous aubreymaturin novels, regarded by many as the finest historical novels ever written.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The far side of the world is an exuberant sea adventure told with uncommon intelligence. Master and commander, based on british author patrick obrians set of 19thcentury naval novels, follows royal navy capt. The far side of the world was an enjoyable mixture of action and drama, melted into one story about a ship and its captain. Obrian has a reputation for painstaking historical accuracy, especially with. The far side of the world has always been a mystery until now. Movies lp this category is for questions and answers related to master and commander, as asked by users of. The far side of the world is a 2003 american epic historical drama film written, produced and directed by peter weir.
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