Momen' 'e goes up the mizzen, Will falls. Then 'is entire gun crew's killed, 'cept for 'im. Mornin' o' the battle, 'e doesn't 'ave the guts to beat to quarters. You know, I'm very sympathetic of mutineers – men pressed from their homes, their chosen occupations ….He who would pun would pick a pocket, sir.We do not have time for your damned hobbies, sir!.So it's every hand to his rope or gun, quick's the word and sharp's the action. England is under threat of invasion, and though we be on the far side of the world, this ship is our home.
They'll try and even the odds for us before we board. Captain Howard and the marines will sweep their weather deck with swivel gun and musket fire from the tops. Much will depend on your accuracy … however … even crippled, she will still be dangerous, like a wounded beast. With the rear wheels removed, you've gained elevation, but without recoil, there'll be no chance for re-load, so gun captains, that gives you one shot from the larboard battery … one shot only. Gun crews, you must run out and tie down in double quick time. Until the signal calls, you're to spill the wind from our sails, this will bring us almost to a complete stop. Topmen, your handling of the sheets to be lubberly and un-navy like.
#Master and commander the far side of the world crack
The Acheron is a tough nut to crack … more than twice our guns, more than twice our numbers, and they will sell their lives dearly. That will test our nerve, and discipline will count just as much as courage. But we must bring them right up beside us before we spring this trap. Right lads, now, I know there's not a faint heart among you, and I know you're as anxious as I am to get into close action.For England, for home, and for the prize!.What is it with this man, did I kill a relative of his in battle perhaps? His boy, God forbid?.This is the second time he's done this to me.Name a shrub after me – something prickly and hard to eradicate.Often not wisely, I will grant you, but they must be governed nonetheless. Do you not know that in the service … one must always choose the lesser of two weevils?.Weir has succeeded in making a film that is true to O'Brien's books, utterly respectful of the history but all about the story. All of the performances are exceptionally strong and Crowe is splendid as Aubrey. Their two perspectives provide balance as they struggle with their duties. The action is balanced with a strong, classically structured story of the friendship between Aubrey and the ship's doctor, Stephen Maturin (Paul Bettany).Īubrey is a man of action who gives and follows orders while Maturin is a man of science who believes that battles are tragic distractions from the pursuit of knowledge to make the world a better place. The action scenes are exceptionally well-staged and detailed, putting the audience in the middle of the battles.
He's clearly aiming for a thoughtful and intelligent action film for grown-ups, and comes pretty close. Co-screenwriter/director Peter Weir has delivered a respectful but exciting film based on two of Patrick O'Brien's hugely popular books.
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