Master and Commander: the film

[capnwilliam]

Just watched it again, for the fourth time. I love it more, and learn more about period (1805) nautical matters each time I see it!

Capt. William

[lady snow]

i've only seen it once, but really enjoyed it. wil have to wait til i'm better off financially before i can get it. i just wondering if there are any plans on bringing any more of that series of books to the big screen.

[capnwilliam]

I have heard rumors about a planned sequel, but have heard no specifics.

Capt. William

[lorien_stormfeather]

If ye read the books you'l find that the British navy was quite piratical as least IMHO!

[capnwilliam]

This came out a couple times in the movie, too. What was it Capt. Aubrey said to inspire them just before the attack? "For King, for Country,,,and for the Prize!"

Capt. William

[Rumba Rue]

Well the movie was ok, but the ship is a terrific sight to see!

Docked down in San Diego, it's a magnificent replica of long ago.

Rumba Rue

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[HarborMaster]

Actually I thought the movie was under-rated. I have it in my "Bar Collection" and tho POTC has warm wonderful Disney characters(I really liked it too) It wasnt as Real or believable as I believe M and C was supposed to be.

2 completely differant ideas of life in the 18th century for sure.

Yes I have watched it several times as well.,I would have to say Master and Commander kicked royal butt.. and would love to see more adventures of Captain Jack Aubrey and the Surprise.

[Tempest Fitzgerald]

My husband and I own a copy of the box edition of this film. Unlike the single disc edition, the extra disc has a vast wealth of information in regard to production of the film and the author, Richard O'Brian. I can recomend it highly.

The one thing to note, is that the film is a conglomeration of twenty of the twenty-one books in the series. (The twenty-first book was released this past November as an unfinished work.) Master and Commander is the title of the first book in the series, Far Side of the World is the tenth.

Richard O'Brian was very thorough in his research and the series contains a wealth of knowledge though they do not read in a dry way. I will say though, even though he was a modern writer, his writting style is more of the Dickens era. The first of the series is a bit rocky, but all smooths by the second book and continues as such by those that follow. I have made it through eight and am currently taking a breather before continueing on.

To make of note to the piracy condentation, Captains and Post Captians of that era did not receive a large alotment of pay, generally speaking. Being that that was the case, the success in obtaining a "prize" ment extra money for everyone involved. A successful venture could produce more money than a crewmember could make in a year's wage wence the divy of share was produced. This explains the drive for obtaining "prize ship's".

[lorien_stormfeather]

Aye, Aubrey puts the prize in SURPRISE! the special edition movie is more than worth the extra doubloons! I bought the single disk one by mistake first!

I'm just finishing up book three...The Surprise. just after they debauch the sloth! LOL! I LOVE and admire how Patrick O'Brian can go from pages of technical ship stuff (midshipman explaining rigging to Dr. Maturin) but also manages to let us explore the romantic and sensitive sides of his characters. Sea battles, riggin and bodice rippin! And don't forget pirates!

There is even a companion cookbook with a recipe for Galapagos Islands pudding.... Can't find the title right now though! Anyone know the title/publisher?

Something clever I just found on the web...while looking for recipe book in vain.....

TEST FROM: http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=xhapless

I made a test for Master & Commander fanatics! Just check which ones apply, and tally at the end.

1. Do you own the ‘Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World’ DVD?

2. Do you own the ‘Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World’ Extended DVD?

3. Do you own BOTH?

4. Do you suddenly flaunt your Irish-Spanish heritage, authentic or false?

5. Have you EVER imitated the French captain from before the battle scene in the film?

6. Have you watched numerous Russell Crowe films simply to see dear Jack Aubrey?

7. Have you watched numerous Paul Bettany films simply to see dear Stephen Maturin?

8. Have you ever attempted some form of surgery on ANYTHING simply to mimic Stephen?

9. Have you read all twenty-one Aubrey-Maturin novels?

10. Do you search incessantly for anything written by Patrick O’Brian, EVER?

11. Do you succeed?

12. Do you read them?

13. Do you purchase numerous items at outrageous prices off the Internet, only because they have something Aubrey-Maturin related on them?

14. Do you run around town wearing an Aubrey-Maturin related tee shirt in the hopes that Peter Weir will see you and cry “Rock on!”?

15. Do you run around town wearing an Aubrey-Maturin related tee shirt in the hopes that a really physically attractive person of the opposite sex will stop you and ask if you really like the Aubrey-Maturin series, too, then insist that you study together about Nelson at the library some time?

16. Is the first question you ask someone upon acquaintance, “Have you seen ‘Master & Commander’ yet?”?

17. Did you take up the ‘cello or violin after having seen ‘Master & Commander’ or reading the books?

18. Do you insist that, upon your birthday, that you want a floating Galapagos Islands pudding instead of a cake?

19. Do you promise that you will cook the part that has calf’s foot jelly, because that is just gross?

20. Do you swear that you will name your first child Jack or Stephen?

21. Have you ever been to the HMS ‘Rose’?

22. Did you completely max out your memory card on your digital camera and/or used ten rolls of film on your regular camera when you went?

23. Have you ever asked your parents (spouse) to go to the Galapagos instead of Hawaii that summer?

24. Have you ever constructed a Diana Villiers voodoo doll?

25. Is your pet named after an Aubrey-Maturin character?

26. Do you insist that Blakeney is a meaningless pawn in Peter Weir’s battle to wipe all knowledge that William Reade ever existed?

27. Do you know who William Reade IS?

28. Have you ever debauched a sloth and/or something quite close to a sloth?

29. Have you ever walked into an antique shop for the sole purpose of finding a Breguet watch like Stephen’s?

30. Have you ever used a real French naval perspective glass?

31. Do you stop every time you hear the word ‘man-of-war’?

32. Do you beg for your parents (spouse) to send you off on a Baltimore clipper for two months while it sails to Hawaii?

EXTRA CREDIT (WORTH SEVENTY BILLION POINTS IF ANSWERED CORRECTLY): Was the film completely and utterly, UNFATHOMABLY faithful to the books? If not, how?

0-9 points, Normal Seaman

Congratulations – you are sane. You don’t exactly go all out – far from it. You enjoy it to some extent, but let’s not get carried away. Still learning the ropes.

10-19 points, Captain of the Tops

Any and all things related with the Age of Sail are fun topics for you. Still fairly adequate when talking about something BESIDES Lord Nelson. Geez. Capable while hanging around the ratlines.

20-29 points, Post Captain

People get a little concerned when you start on about Thomas Cochrane. Your time in class is mostly spent wondering how the hell this is relevant to the War of 1812. Hopefully, it’s just a phase.

30-70,000,000,030 points, Admiral of the Fleet

Good Lord. You are the master/mistress of all things Aubrey-Maturin. Get a life, would you? Make way, pitiful denizens! You’re blocking the Extremist’s view from the quarterdeck.

70,000,000,032 points, Chief of the Admiralty

You apply for every single one. Honestly. You even got the extra credit. You need mental help. Right away.

[Tempest Fitzgerald]

Ah...The sloth. Poor creature, but a most amusing sequence of events. Wait until the you encounter the collection of marsupials from New Holland.

And here is a true stumper to add to your test. What is Maturin's full name as known in Catalin?

[Hawkyns]

DECK!! OK, guys, I think we've moved more than a bit away from Twill type topics on this one. I'm going to move it over to Pirate Pop.

Hawkyns

Moderator

[lorien_stormfeather]

ARRGH.... Mr. Moderator caught us. Guilty as charged.

Fine Literature under Pop?

Well, since we mentioned the movie, I guess that qualifies.

No offense meant or taken....

Perhaps we need a Pirates Book Club discussion area. Quite well read pyrates here abouts.

[Sjöröveren]

There is even a companion cookbook with a recipe for Galapagos Islands pudding.... Can't find the title right now though! Anyone know the title/publisher?

The book is called "Lobscouse and Spotted Dog" I got it a couple of Christmases ago, and I either lent it to a friend or mis-packed it while moving this past January.

It's a very entertaining read, but I didn't have the opportunity to actually make anything from it before misplacing it.

[Capt. Morgan]

I have "Lobscouse and Spotted Dog", as well, and made a spotted dog for Christmas... different, but good!

[lorien_stormfeather]

Thank ye kindly!

I am off to the bookstore tommorrow before I forget the title again!

[John Maddox Roberts]

I've never debauched a sloth, but I am both slothful and debauched. Does that count?

[lorien_stormfeather]

Aye, that sure certainly count somewhere, but not on Aubrey's watch. Ole Lucky Jack runs a pretty tight ship!

[Jonathan Hawks]

Just be biding me tyme till Pirates II comes out. We need another good dressen up and goin out with the other land lubbers ta see it.

[lorien_stormfeather]

Aye....but no reason to be waitin' lad!

Talk a local independent theatre into showing POTC again and have a party, or find a local pub with a band that does Celtic or "sea" music and declare a garbed raid!

You're sure to meet and greet your friendly neighborhood pirates that way!

[Jonathan Hawks]

Ahh Lass, I be watchin that many times over. And with other plunderers no doubt. Every nights a party. Only wish ya could join us. Hows that for an invite?

[lorien_stormfeather]

Thank ye kindly Sir, and there's room at the dock here in Portlandia if the wind 'ere blows ye this way, to be sure.

[Jonathan Hawks]

I tell ya this, ifn I do sail the way of Portland, I will come find ya. I will keep that there invite in me gold pouch.

[Diego Santana de la Vega]

What I found to be exciting was the way the company actually got inside the ships crew offering a look into the infra structure of the certain tasks and duties of (for the most part) each of the wood workers (during repairs) and blacksmiths making braces. the doctor and the truly captivating things always going on in depth in the background which captured my romantic immagination. I never witnessed the close to look at the real work the company did so well you could almost smell them.

[capnwilliam]

Any news on a sequel? :angry:

Capt. William

[capnwilliam]

What I found to be exciting was the way the company actually got inside the ships crew offering a look into the infra structure of the certain tasks and duties of (for the most part) each of the wood workers (during repairs) and blacksmiths making braces. the doctor and the truly captivating things always going on in depth in the background which captured my romantic immagination. I never witnessed the close to look at the real work the company did so well you could almost smell them.

That WAS great, Diego; and I love the way you put it about "almost being able to SMELL" the work! :)

One thing that confused me was the doctor and the loblolly boy taking part in the battle. Seems as though they'd have been too busy patching up the casualties; nor would atackers be likely to have molested them. (Would YOU attack one of the few people in a thousand miles who could patch up YOUR wounds and ailments? :angry: )

Capt. William