[John H K]

<It bombed because people have no interest in historical war movies, it seems.

"Gods and Generals" failed miserably, and it was everything FR wanted. Master and Commander was a disappoinment.

[Capriole]

"Gods and Generals" failed miserably, and it was everything FR wanted. Master and Commander was a disappoinment.

"G&G" failed primarily because the liberal critical media will not permit a favorable portrayal of the South and the Southern cause, and eviscerated the film in their reviews. "Master and Commander" was a gorgeous film. I know nothing about the sea, nothing about the Aubrey and Maturin novels, but I sat transfixed, unaware that time was passing. So did my friend. So did my ten-year-old son. So did everyone I know. I can hardly wait 'til the DVD comes out. And I am a chick. If you think that movie was a disappointment, I can't even imagine what it would take to thrill you.

[ought-six]

I thought "Master and Commander" was pretty good. Not great, not lousy, but pretty good.