Review of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) by Chris W — 19 May 2011

Needed more rum and plank walking but its a good flick!

This review of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) was written by Chris W on 19 May 2011.

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World has generally received positive reviews.

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