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VANITY - "Master And Commander" Movie Inspired by Books
Murph's Place : Russell Crowe - The Far Side of the World - Premiere Mag article ^ | 10-31-03 | Alkhin

Posted on 10/31/2003 7:31:38 PM PST by Alkhin

MASTER AND COMMANDER : THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD

Avast ye swabs who have been searching the seas for a Man's Captain and a ship to sail.

Coming to theatres on November 14 is Peter Weir's adaptation of Patrick O'Brien's series of books chronicling the adventures and lives of two extraordinary men living in extraordinary times : Stephen Maturin and Jack Aubrey.

I have just begun reading these books and am completely taken in. I am beginning this thread in the hopes of garnering other fans who are either long time afficianados of O'Brien's writing, or bookworms (like me) who are always looking for something new to read. While I am on the rather neutral side of fandom for Russell Crowe himself, am lookign forward to his portrayal of Aubrey, because I have developed this crush on the character, and wish to share! "Lucky Jack Aubrey" is a character that is hard to find nowadays and I am loving every book I read (I am up to "Ionian Mission" at this time)

A Glass of Wine With You!


TOPICS: Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: battles; bookreview; catholiclist; history; masterandcommander; military; movie; moviereview; russellcrowe; ships
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To: tet68
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41 posted on 11/01/2003 8:41:19 PM PST by KC Burke
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To: jimrob
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42 posted on 11/01/2003 9:25:02 PM PST by Alkhin (He thinks I need keeping in order.)
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To: Alkhin
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43 posted on 11/01/2003 9:25:43 PM PST by Alkhin (He thinks I need keeping in order.)
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To: Alkhin
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44 posted on 11/01/2003 9:26:03 PM PST by Alkhin (He thinks I need keeping in order.)
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To: buffyt
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45 posted on 11/01/2003 9:26:54 PM PST by Alkhin (He thinks I need keeping in order.)
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To: jjbrouwer
where ya been???
46 posted on 11/01/2003 10:15:36 PM PST by Alkhin (He thinks I need keeping in order.)
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To: Alkhin
Hey, thanks for the flag, Shaz.

I think Russell Crowe is a great actor but the movie doesn't really do much for me. Not a big fan of these swashy-buckly type things...

You seen Kill Bill yet?

47 posted on 11/02/2003 1:12:30 AM PST by jjbrouwer (Chelsea for the Champions League)
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To: Alkhin
I'm no groupie about Russell Crowe but the casting was perfect. I agree about Depardieu except he barely speaks English. Can't have that. I know that they will "modernize" the language to reach the unwashed masses but that is a shame. I could thoroughly enjoy the movie if most of the "action" took place in the cabin with the Captain and the doctor playing music and talking.
48 posted on 11/02/2003 5:05:18 AM PST by Mercat
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To: Alkhin
I don't worry too much about the technical bits. I have a friend who never got past Master and Commander because she kept flipping to the front and trying to visualize the changing of the sails each time they tacked. It's the language for all love. I want to talk like they do with the blessing.
49 posted on 11/02/2003 5:09:30 AM PST by Mercat
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To: Alkhin

And you are MY best friend in the whole wide world.

.....& Thanks for posting this one....

YUMMY!!!! He looks YUMMY!!!!! Somehow that is the word that came to mind.
50 posted on 11/02/2003 5:34:48 AM PST by buffyt (Can you say President Hillary, Mistress of Darkness? Me Neither!)
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To: Alkhin
Sorry I wasn't in!
Been busy the past two days.
51 posted on 11/02/2003 12:07:23 PM PST by Darksheare (I'm young, at the top of my game, full of youthful energy, so call me Perfidious Rex.)
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To: nutmeg
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52 posted on 11/02/2003 10:34:51 PM PST by nutmeg (Is the DemocRATic party extinct yet?)
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To: Mercat
If you love the language in the series, I highly recommend the recorded books audio version narrated by Patrick Tull. I'd read the whole series, but listening to Tull's performance took the experience to another level. If you love the books, take a listen. Our local library had them, otherwise they can be expensive to rent. But Tull gives one of the most extraordinary readings you will ever hear.
53 posted on 11/03/2003 11:39:18 AM PST by comitatus
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To: comitatus
Thanks for the recommendation!! It so happens I was considering buying the audio books for my FIL whose eyesight is poor. He is a Korean War vet (Marine) and am hoping he will enjoy the books. I think *I* could benefit from an audio book too, as sometimes my eyes just glide right over the technical jargon. Your recommendation will help me out immensely!
54 posted on 11/03/2003 2:14:12 PM PST by Alkhin (He thinks I need keeping in order.)
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To: Alkhin
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55 posted on 11/03/2003 2:14:55 PM PST by Alkhin (He thinks I need keeping in order.)
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To: comitatus; Alkhin
Second that! The audio version is great. I actually look forward to driving around town now so I can hear another installment. I haven't had so much fun since my mother read the Hornblower books aloud to me (lo, these many years ago).
56 posted on 11/03/2003 2:19:57 PM PST by livius
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To: Alkhin
For those who HAVE read the books, even just the first five or so, what scenes made you laugh out loud?

The very first scene in Master and Commander.

"Sir, if you MUST beat the measure..."

57 posted on 11/03/2003 2:25:24 PM PST by Poohbah ("Would you mind not shooting at the thermonuclear weapons?" -- Major Vic Deakins, USAF)
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To: 2Jedismom; HairOfTheDog; Sam Cree; 300winmag; Alouette; Anitius Severinus Boethius; AUsome Joy; ...
If you wish to be ADDED or REMOVED from my Ping list, please FReepmail me!!

At The Heart of the Ocean


58 posted on 11/03/2003 2:26:30 PM PST by Alkhin (He thinks I need keeping in order.)
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To: Alkhin
yes, add me to your ping list. Thanks. Mary Ellen
59 posted on 11/03/2003 3:44:56 PM PST by Mercat
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