Review of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) by Evan T — 02 Aug 2010

I liked it a lot but I love tall ships and Napoleonic sea battles.

This review of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) was written by Evan T on 02 Aug 2010.

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

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