![]() ![]() ![]() Incorporating principal characters first introduced in O’Brian’s Master and Commander but also borrowing the narrative outline from the 10th installment of the 20-book opus, The Far Side of the World, the circa 1805 adventure is set almost in its entirety aboard the HMS Surprise, a British Navy ship commanded by the celebrated Capt. In addition to drawing those male legions of faithful O’Brian readers, the film, with its themes of duty and friendship, not to mention Crowe’s Oscar-ready performance, should have no trouble attracting equal numbers of females despite the genre’s inherent boys-club appeal. first initiated the project, and it’s taken no fewer than three studios to bring it to fruition, but the results are certainly worth the wait. It’s been 10 years since producer Samuel Goldwyn Jr. Despite being considered a box office disappointment, “Master and Commander” picked up 10 Oscar nominations (including Best Picture and Best Director) and won the Academy Awards for Best Sound Editing and Best Cinematography.'Star Wars: Return of the Jedi': THR's 1983 Review The film was not the box office hit needed to start an intended film franchise around O’Brian’s literary series. Crowe wrote on social media at the time, “If you want a ‘Master and Commander’ sequel I suggest you e-mail Tom Rothman at Fox and let him know your thoughts.” A prequel isn’t necessarily the same thing but it would be interesting to see if the script could find an inventive way to use Crowe in some capacity. Definitely an adults movie.”Ĭrowe himself has long wanted to make a sequel to “Master and Commander” even using social media himself in December of 2010 to urge fans to ensure Fox knew about the demand for a follow-up feature. Incredible cinematography by Russell Boyd & a majestic soundtrack. An exacting, detail oriented, epic tale of fidelity to Empire & service, regardless of the cost. ![]() The initial tweet also tagged Crowe who responded to the comment with “That’s the problem with kids these days. Confidential’ Author James Ellroy Calls Film Version a ‘Turkey,’ Crowe and Basinger ‘Impotent’ Actors I’ve never made it past the ten minute mark. May I recommend ‘Master and Commander’ starring the usually captivating, attention-grabbing Russell Crowe. There are currently no stars or a director attached.ĭirected by Peter Weir, the original feature starred Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany as members of a ship in pursuit of a French vessel during the Napoleonic wars.Īt the beginning of the pandemic last year the film saw an unintentional resurgence via Twitter when one user wrote, “Lots of folk complaining about lack of sleep during the Pandemic. Screenwriter Patrick Ness, who scribed the 2016 family drama “A Monster Calls” will tackle the screenplay. Initially reported via Deadline, it seems the newly minted 20th Century Studios is working on a prequel to the 2003 seafaring film. It looks like the tide is turning on “ Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.” Despite being criticized by Twitter for being too long, Fox is interested in giving audiences more adventures on the high seas. ![]()
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