Review of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) by Adeena K — 22 Apr 2012

Excellent movie. A bit boring and drawn out, but very realistic, I liked it.

This review of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) was written by Adeena K on 22 Apr 2012.

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

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