Review of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) by Ryan Gibbons — 16 Jun 2010

If the movie has Russell Crowe in it, that means its good.

This review of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) was written by Ryan Gibbons on 16 Jun 2010.

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

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