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Title: A REAL GO-TO-SEA ADVENTURE
Review: This motion picture (DVD) is what I call a REAL Go-to-Sea, Action movie.Master and Commander is a CLASSIC look at life aboard a ship-of-war at the dawnings of the 19th century Napoleonic Wars. Russell Crowe is superb in his role as Capt Jack Aubrey. But I would think that 13-year old Max Pirkis as Midshipman Lord Blakeney, came neigh close to stealing the entire show! He is marvelous and for his feat of rendering an endearing and sensitive portrayal of the courageous one-armed Boy-Officer, this movie rates 5-stars. Pirkis is fabulous! Oh yes, do not forget to CRY when his best boyhood friend, Midshipman Calamy is killed in battle. It is a VERY sad scene which will haunt the viewer for a long time.The VISUAL effects are second to none as are the audio effects. You actually SEE what late 18th century/early 19th century solid shot 12-lb cannon balls can do to a ship and what they do NOT do. The sounds are remarkable! A must buy DVD!
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