The far side of the world was an adventurous ride in both cinematic and storytelling form. Despite the fact that peter weirs master and commander. The movie was both a critical and financial success and would be a welcome come back for all concerned. Nov 27, 2017 master and commander sequel teased by russell crowe news russell crowe gives hope to film fans who want a sequel for 2003s master and commander. Its just one of those perfect movies and id probably love it even if i wasnt an anglophile. The complete aubreymaturin novels 5 volumes by patrick. Russell crowe asks fans to demand a master and commander. But fear not, master and commander fans, crowe is back stoking the fires of a sequel hoping to garner enough interest. In the legion of wouldbe franchisestarters that never got a followup, master and commander.
An oscar wouldve propelled the movies dvd sales high enough to warrant a sequel or even. In 2016, michigan was perhaps sanderss biggest and most surprising victory. Cinemacon cinemacon 2016 man of steel master and commander master and commander 2 master and commander sequel master and commander. This past november, russell crowe tweeted about the possibility of a sequel to his 2003, epic period war drama, master and commander. After appearing in two stage productions during the mid2000s, pirkis made his film debut in master and commander. Whether the movie was angling for a sequel as its subtitle. Russell crowe hints at master and commander sequel stephen silver nov 27, 2017 russell crowe, once again, uses his twitter account to hint that a sequel to his 2003 film master and commander. Having seen it multiple times in theaters alone, i can safely say that its only real glaring flaw is the timing of its release. The far side of the world, an epic seafaring adventure based on author patrick obrians aubreymaturin series of novels. The writer who penned the sequel was not revealed in either reports.
Dec 06, 2010 despite the fact that peter weirs master and commander. Russell crowe launches twitter campaign for master. Russell crowe asks fans to demand a master and commander sequel dec. Jan 31, 2019 director peter weir comments on russell crowes twitter campaign for a sequel to master and commander. He is an actor and producer, known for master and commander. In 2003, coming off the megahit gladiator and at the height of his run as a leading man, russell crowe starred in master and commander. Based on author patrick obrians series of aubreymaturin novels, the film is set during the napoleonic wars. Master and commander at 15 peter weirs masterpiece endures even without a sequel on the strength of its leads and an honest, intimate look at seafaring. Master and commander and sequel if star russell crowe and the films fans had his way, a sequel to master and commander. Nov 28, 2017 russell crowe hints at master and commander sequel.
Tiger love this movie and end up stopping and watching it whenever its on tv. Master and commander sequel still a possibility, says. Sadly we now know that director peter weir will not be returning for the sequel. Master and commander 2 still possible says russell crowe nov 27, 2017. Based on a famous series of novels by author patrick obrian, master and commander. The movie wasnt exactly a huge box office smash, but it met with some box office and critical.
The far side of the world doesnt exactly sound like the kind of film that would generate a franchise in the current climate of hollywood, but back in 2003, that was a viable option. The 53yearold actor starred as captain jack aubrey in the maritime war movie helmed by peter weir, but despite the film not doing great at the box office and ended a proposed franchise, but now crowe has teased he does hear whispers about a second voyage. If you want a master and commander sequel i suggest you email tom rothman. Original soundtrack by various artists on amazon music. The 53yearold actor starred as captain jack aubrey in the maritime war movie helmed by peter weir, but despite the film not doing great at the box office and ended a proposed franchise, but now. Every now and again, news about a potential sequel surfaces. The far side of the world pics, images, clips, trailers. Master and commander 2 still possible says russell crowe. Master and commander sequel still a possibility, says russell. One of the costars in this sea going epic said two years ago, there are like 21 books of master and commander, and fox already own the ship so a lot of people, i think were confused as to why there hasnt been a sequel yet. Status completed summary the continuing story of master chief and commander sarah palmer. He also addressed what it would take for him to do a master and commander sequel. This isnt the first time that russell crowe has teased the potential for master and commander 2.
Though russell crowe has made vague teases of a sequel over the years, the hms surprise will all but certainly never return to the big screen. As far as surround mixes go, its doubtful youll find even a modern mix to sidle up and knock this one off its perch. This probably dented its success at the box office, as a sequel has never been filmed, despite the. Master and commander is a nautical historical novel by the english author patrick obrian, first published in 1969 in the us and 1970 in uk. Steve weintraub is currently at cinemacon, which is where the studios promote their upcoming films to. In peter weir s sprawling epic master and commander. Let 20th century fox know that we want a sequel to master and commander.
The far side of the world, crowe played captain jack aubrey of hms surprise. Russell crowe wants a sequel too by matt goldberg april 15, 2016 he also talks about working with shane black on the nice guys and reflects on man of steel. Nov 27, 2017 russell crowe is once again hinting that a sequel to master and commander may yet become a reality. If you want a master and commander sequel i suggest you email tom rothman at fox and let him know your thoughts, crowe. World, pan i wladca na krancu swiata, the far side of. The movie wasnt super wellknown but was very liked. Master and commander was an excellent movie, but it lost money and thats why there were no sequels despite there being lots more novels to adapt. Mar 03, 2016 free pdf the making of master and commander the far side of the world book online. Russell crowe hints at master and commander sequel screen rant. The far side of the world, is based on the 1969 patrick obrian novel master and commander, the first in a 20book series that followed the exploits of. Jul 18, 2009 currently one of my top 10 movies, master and commander.
Crowe wants fans support for a master and commander sequel. There are 56 new cards legal in vintage and legacy. Russell crowe teases master and commander sequel film news. The far side of the world is a 2003 american epic period wardrama film cowritten, produced and directed by peter weir, set in the napoleonic wars.
Russell crowe talks master and commander sequel youtube. The far side of the world 2003, after the film crew recruited him at his school, eton college. James darcy was almost an accomplice to russell crowes death broadchurch star tells thewrap how the oscar winner willingly put himself in. He also talks about working with shane black on the nice guys and reflects on man of steel. That may all change though as star russell crowe recently took to social media to ask. Max pirkis born 6 january 1989 is an english actor.
However it wasnt a film that was destined for a sequel. Master and commander sequel pass the popcornpass the. Should sequels ensue, the choice of material may prove. The far side of the world, thats not stopping russell crowe from. The far side of the world pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released master and commander.
Which is a shame, because the film was an adaptation based on patrick. As a brilliant adaptation of patrick obrians beloved aubreymaturin series, this movie is unusual in a. Learn the major plot points and story structure of master and commander. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and. However, the film adaptation takes place in 1805, during the napoleonic wars, instead of 18 during the angloamerican war of. The aussie actor is trying to foment a different kind of revolution, this time by starting a twitter campaign for a new master and commander film. If lotr hadnt won the oscar for best picture that year over master and commander which i think shouldve won instead, we wouldve very likely seen a sequel. Russell crowe wants a sequel too by matt goldberg april 15, 2016. Eastern highlands governor peter numu is demanding answers to the alleged transfer of kainantu police station commander peter yaware. Russell crowe hints at master and commander sequel. Though its been a while since weve heard anything about a sequel to peter weirs 2003 adventuredrama master and commander. The 19th centuryset tale introduced us to captain jack aubrey russell crowe and. Parmen lsu fan bilderberg citadel, antarctica member since apr 2016 14967 posts.
The far side of the world was a relative hit although not hugely successful at the box office, it was nevertheless wellreceived, and despite the book sequels, written by patrick obrian, just sitting around ready and ripe for the film execs picking, the sequel to the 2003 film. The book proved to be the start of the 20novel aubreymaturin series, set largely in the era of the napoleonic wars, that obrian continued working on up until his death in 2000. Master and commander making of part 1 video dailymotion. The far side of the world 2003 starring russell crowe, reading for the part alongside max benitz benitz auditioning. It was nominated for 10 academy awards and lost the bulk of them to the return of the king. Each of the five preconstructed decks comes with 4 foil commander cards, 1 oversized foil commander card, 10 doublefaced tokens, a deck storage box, a strategy insert, a rules reference card and 15 new cards. Russell crowe asks master and commander fans to let 20th century fox know they want a sequel. Master and commander holds a special place in my memory. While the film is set during the napoleonic wars, and features a few battle sequences, its not really a war film. Russell crowe talks master and commander sequel video. The far side of the world is a 2003 american epic historical drama film written, produced and directed by peter weir. The far side of the world is a film that was set up perfectly for a sequel to be made quickly. Though i severely doubt we will get one since it has been 15 years and actors are definitely aging out the roles. Currently one of my top 10 movies, master and commander.
The far side of the world is half swashbuckling action movie, half detailed examination of life in the 19thcentury british navy, and all entertaining. Russell crowe wants a sequel too by matt goldberg april 15, 2016 steve weintraub is currently at cinemacon, which is where the studios promote their upcoming films to. Crowe recently said on twitter, for the aubrey maturin lovers, i do hear whispers indeed that a second voyage is perhaps potentially preproposed a possibility. The 2003 drama earned 10 oscar nominations, including best picture and best director for peter weir, and scored two wins for best cinematography and sound. Russell crowe is petitioning for a master and commander. Russell crowe asks fans to demand a master and commander sequel. Born in 1989, max pirkis performed in several school plays before winning his first role in a motion picture, as the ultra kind and friendly midshipman lord blakeney in the blockbuster master and commander. Master and commander posted by nwarty on 2 920 at 11.
During the napoleonic wars, a brash british captain pushes his ship and crew to their limits in pursuit of a formidable french war vessel around south america. The far side of the world is one of the best films of the 21st century, but not a lot of people saw it. Commander 2016 features five fourcolored 100card decks. No, not telling newspaper reporters he doesnt believe whats written in newspapers. The far side of the world is a 2003 american epic period wardrama film.
Master and commander sequel still a possibility, says russell crowe. Russell crowe gives hope to film fans who want a sequel for 2003s master and commander. Nov 27, 2017 the 2003 adaptation master and commander. The far side of the world is towards the top of the list of films wholly deserving of a sequel. The far side of the world is almost without question the best, seafaring.
Russell crowe teases master and commander sequel film. The far side of the world marked a successful big screen transition for patrick obriens seafaring novels. Nov 27, 2017 master and commander 2 still possible says russell crowe nov 27, 2017. Russell crowe teases possible master and commander sequel. Russell crowe teases the prospect of a master and commander sequel, urging fans to tell 20th century fox. One of the greatest movies to never get a followup, 2003s rousingly spectacular master and commander. One of my favorite anglophile movies in the last few years is the wonderful seafaring movie, master and commander. The new peter weir film is called master and commander. In december, russell crowe talked about a master and commander sequel. Master and commander does have several things going for it.
Director peter weir has created an intriguing film that nicely balances fierce battle sequences with quiet, intimate scenes. James darcy tells thewrap that russell crowe willingly put himself in danger during a scene for seafaring epic master and commander menu. Master and commander sequel teased by russell crowe news russell crowe gives hope to film fans who want a sequel for 2003s master and commander. Russell crowe makes plea to fans for master and commander. Personally im a fan of the film devil in a blue dress. What if we were still watching sequels based on patrick obrians novels about lucky jack aubrey, dr. Russell crowe is petitioning for a master and commander sequel.