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Title: An absolute masterpiece!!
Review: One of the best high-seas films ever made since "The Caine Mutiny." And one of the best historical dramas ever. Just don't make the mistake in thinking that this is your typical good guy vs bad guy movie, or else you'll probably be bored to tears. If you want a movie that takes place on the seas but with the good guy / bad guy stuff, then stick with the Pirates of the Caribbean films.But if you want a compelling story about a crew of men who come together through trials of conflict and great peril (sans the lame computer special effects), then look no further! By the way, I also recommend the Patrick O'Brian novels that this film is based on. I think it's blasphemy that this film was nominated for 10 Oscars, but walked away empty-handed ('Return of the King' getting Best Picture instead of 'Master & Commander?' You've got to be kidding me!).
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