Review of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) by Jamie C — 05 Jul 2016

This film surprised me by being really, really good. Crowe can act shock.

This review of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) was written by Jamie C on 05 Jul 2016.

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

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