Review of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) by Marlo V — 16 Jun 2009

Tried to watch this movie 5 times, fell asleep EVERY TIME!

This review of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) was written by Marlo V on 16 Jun 2009.

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

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