Posted on 10/16/2006 5:23:13 AM PDT by John Carey
A film that came and went in 2003 deserves another viewing if you saw it then and if you missed it you might pick it up for a family viewing. The film “Master and Commander” with Russell Crowe gives new insight into the at-sea culture of 1805 Britain; and sadly, speaks volumes about the degenerated world we occupy in 21st century America. “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” strikes viewers as an old-fashioned sea saga that few thought Hollywood could still produce. This is not just a war movie but a lesson in leadership, teamwork and character.
Most movies today offer us pabulum and fantasy. They don’t encourage us to greater good but instead emphasize the darker side of human conduct. Drug abuse, homosexuality and fantasy often fill the screen. Computer graphics so sophisticated they remove us from reality have enthralled Hollywood and thrilled viewers. Many of our “leading men” are pretty-boy weak sisters who may have a certain appeal to 14-year-old girls but have none of the raw manliness and power of John Wayne. Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Keanu Reeves come to mind, but they are not alone.
It seems Hollywood and television producers want us to worship the gay, lighthearted and without-depth in our culture today. Powerful men are largely taboo.
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.....Anybody else heard this?.....
If you recall, the good Capitan learned that the French Capitan was not dead, merely wounded and onboard the captured vessel now captianed by the Brit First Officer.
At this point he set off again in pursuit as the movie ended.
The next movie will be a continuation of the first imho
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.....Anybody else heard this?.....
If you recall, the good Capitan learned that the French Capitan was not dead, merely wounded and onboard the captured vessel now captianed by the Brit First Officer.
At this point he set off again in pursuit as the movie ended.
The next movie will be a continuation of the first imho
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Personal fave line of 'True Grit':
"Fill your hand, you son of a b**ch!"
While Wayne was dragging O'Hara across Ireland, an old woman comes up and says; "Here's a good stick to beat the lovely lady!"
Same here, that cracks me up every time!! Classic! :D
hehehe, it's good alright! :)
It was only a good stretch of the legs...
I don't think that there are new ones coming out. I recall there were eight made for A&E from 1998 to 2003.
-PJ
Hugs to you - I LOVE the Aubrey bear!
Yes, the ending of M&C was definitely "up in the air". Full speed ahead towards the sequel, I say!
Thanks for the tip, I'll have to check out the series Nathaniel Drinkwater, by Richard Woodman.
A friend who lives in England did all of that hard work. Ive only gone as far as buying the boots...
Yes... and the stick was only for walking.....
Kudos to your niece for her service in the US Navy. Best of luck to her, if she chooses to make the Navy her career.
I'll pass that along, thank you for the kind words.
Another good sea film, if you can find it, is "Billy Budd" from the early 60's, starring David McCallum (from NCIS and Man from UNCLE) and Terrence Stamp. Check your library interloan system for a DVD of the operatic version, made approx. 15 years ago by the Brits.
Highly recommended. One of the few movies we enjoyed enough to purchase and watch again.
You're most welcome. Here's giving this fine thread another bump!
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