Master and Commander is a highly enjoyable film

The cult novels of Patrick O'Brian have always been treated as things to be highly protected by their millions of fans; already they are complaining that Weir has taken too many liberties in his epic film.

Thu, 27 Nov, 2003 - 22:28

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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

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