The far side of the world was an adventurous ride in both cinematic and storytelling form. He choose to play the role of captain jack aubrey in the film master and commander. The far side of the world adapts material from several of patrick obrians aubreymaturin series of novels set during the napoleonic wars. Master and commander 2 still possible says russell crowe. The far side of the world pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released master and commander. The far side of the world is one of the best films of the 21st century, but not a lot of people saw it. The film is based on of patrick obrians book series that consists of 20 novels that follow the adventures of the jack aubrey of the royal navy and his crew. 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. Russell crowe says there are whispers of a master and. The 19th centuryset tale introduced us to captain jack aubrey russell crowe and his close friend, dr. The soundtrack for master and commander contains two distinct types of music.
That may all change though as star russell crowe recently took to social media to ask fans if they wanted a followup. The hope just makes it all the more painful, my friends. As a brilliant adaptation of patrick obrians beloved aubreymaturin series, this movie is unusual in a number of areas, not least in its nonformulaic tone and plot. The movie is based on a series of books by author, patrick obrien. Crowe wants fans support for a master and commander sequel. With russell crowe, paul bettany, billy boyd, james darcy.
The far side of the world, an epic seafaring adventure based on author patrick obrians aubreymaturin series of novels. In december 2010, crowe launched an appeal on twitter to get the sequel made. The far side of the world, failed to have the impact fox was hoping for. Russell crowe teases possible master and commander sequel. Im currently rewatching this gleaming golden gem of a movie for the bazillionth time and am waxing poetic about just how damn good it is. The thing is, even nine years on, they could still totally make one. Surprise 1973 the mauritius command 1977 desolation island 1978 the fortune of war 1979 the surgeons mate 1980 the ionian mission 1981 treasons harbour 1983 the far side of the world 1984 the reverse of the medal 1986 the letter of marque 1988 the thirteen gun salute 1989 the. 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. Russell crowe asks fans to demand a master and commander. Russell crowe hints at master and commander sequel. Currently one of my top 10 movies, master and commander. Though its been a while since weve heard anything about a sequel to peter weirs 2003 adventuredrama master and commander. The far side of the world is towards the top of the list of films wholly deserving of a sequel. The far side of the world was one of those latter movies, making enough money.
Master and commander 2 teased by russell crowe collider. This past november, russell crowe tweeted about the possibility of a sequel to his 2003, epic period war drama, master and commander. A limited release of a game based on the film master and commander. The far side of the world, peter weirs critically acclaimed 2003 10time oscar nominee and twotime winner that has a beloved place in many. Master and commander the far side of the world 16 years later. Sadly we now know that director peter weir will not be returning for the sequel. Russell crowe is once again hinting that a sequel to master and commander may yet become a reality. But the first entry in the series, master and commander. According to, russell crowe starred in master and commander. Napoleonic wars master and commander the far side of. Russell crowe talks master and commander sequel youtube.
The far side of the world is an exuberant sea adventure told with uncommon intelligence. The far side of the world, which opened in theaters on nov. The far side of the world, an epic seafaring adventure based. Everything you need to know about master and commander. Though russell crowe has made vague teases of a sequel over the.
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. In 2003, coming off the megahit gladiator and at the height of his run as a leading man, russell crowe starred in master and commander. Russell crowe teased a possible sequel for the oscarwinning master and commander. Master and commander 2003 special feature disc from daily news. The far side of the world marked a successful big screen transition for patrick obriens seafaring novels. One of the greatest movies to never get a followup, 2003s rousingly spectacular master and commander. This is the book that provides the largest chunk of plot for the movie, master and commander.
The far side of the world, is based on the 1969 patrick obrian novel master and commander, the first in a 20book series that followed the exploits of. The far side of the world pics, images, clips, trailers. The far side of the world was released on november 14, 2003, arriving as russell crowes momentumriding bigbudgeted blockbuster followup to his oscarnominated. 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. Master and commander sequel still a possibility, says russell crowe. Russell crowe gives hope to film fans who want a sequel for 2003s master and commander.
Director peter weirs first turn behind the camera since 1998s critically acclaimed the truman show, master and commander. Which is a shame, because the film was an adaptation based on patrick. During the napoleonic wars, a brash british captain pushes his ship and crew to their limits in pursuit of a formidable french war vessel around south america. The far side of the world 2003 peter weirs seafaring epic should have made off with a treasure chest of oscars, but for one pesky detail it came out in the same year as peter jacksons lord of the rings. The far side of the world is a favorite film of mine. However it wasnt a film that was destined for a sequel. Its truly a masterpiece and ever since the first film was released in 2003, ive been wanting to see a sequel. Napoleonic wars master and commander the far side of the world battle scene 2. The far side of the world is a film that was set up perfectly for a sequel to be made quickly. If star russell crowe and the films fans had his way, a sequel to master and commander. Audiences should have wanted to see a sequel where aubrey and maturin. The far side of the world 2003 discussion we need a sequel now. In the legion of wouldbe franchisestarters that never got a followup, master and commander. The movie was both a critical and financial success and would be a welcome come back for all concerned.
These pieces are heavy on the bass side of the orchestra and are often emphasized with bass drums and tympani. Basic and advanced variants allow 2 to 4 players, with up to 8 in a variant for children. The far side of the world and the book series by patrick obrien. Jack aubrey and the crew of the surprise pursue their enemy around stormy cape horn, and naturalist stephen maturin is furious at being denied the opportunity to spend time on the amazing galapagos islands. Master and commander the far side of the world 2003 russell crowe interview. Master and commander sequel pass the popcornpass the. After an abrupt and violent encounter with a french warship inflicts severe damage upon his ship, a captain of the british royal navy. Russell crowe hints at master and commander sequel youtube. The number of moves a ship may make is based on the direction the ship is traveling relative to the wind. The far side of the world 2003 is an incredibly well done napoleonic wars epic from director peter weir and based on the. Russell crowe asks fans to demand a master and commander sequel dec. Far side of the world of all the movies that deserved a sequel that never got one, this is one of the movies im most disappointed about. Cinemacon cinemacon 2016 man of steel master and commander master and commander 2 master and commander sequel master and.