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A must-read if you liked the movie.
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The Making of Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World
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The fascinating story behind one of the most highly anticipated movies to come out of Hollywood in recent years. Peter Weir's astonishing film brings Patrick O'Brian's world to life, complete with its swashbuckling adventures, brilliantly drawn characterization, romance, and intrigue. It is sure to captivate stalwart enthusiasts of O'Brian's work as well as draw in new fans everywhere. With unique access to the cast and crew, Tom McGregor traces the project, from the actors' boot camp to the filming in the Galapagos Islands and on board a replica ship (in the same studio where Titanic was filmed).
With exclusive photographs and interviews with key members of the cast, including Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany ( A Beautiful Mind ), and director Peter Weir ( Dead Poets' Society , Green Card , The Truman Show ), this book records the painstaking work of the crew and stars in making the film as historically accurate as possible, from replicating the uniforms of Nelson's navy to bringing the gun deck of the Surprise incredibly to life. Exclusive behind-the-scenes insight and information on the history of the project are dazzlingly showcased in this unique companion, featuring the same high production standards and imagination as the film itself. 200 color photographs
With exclusive photographs and interviews with key members of the cast, including Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany ( A Beautiful Mind ), and director Peter Weir ( Dead Poets' Society , Green Card , The Truman Show ), this book records the painstaking work of the crew and stars in making the film as historically accurate as possible, from replicating the uniforms of Nelson's navy to bringing the gun deck of the Surprise incredibly to life. Exclusive behind-the-scenes insight and information on the history of the project are dazzlingly showcased in this unique companion, featuring the same high production standards and imagination as the film itself. 200 color photographs
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nonfictionfilmhistory
176 pages, Paperback
First published January 1,2003
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176 pages, Paperback
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October 17, 2003 by W. W. Norton \u0026 Company
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9780393325539
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0393325539
- Language
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English
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I Own it!!!!
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Didn't finish this for some reason, although I'm usually a sucker for books on the making of films.
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I’m a great fan of O’Brian’s Aubrey/Maturin novels and of Napoleonic era naval fiction in general, and I looked forward to this film with a certain apprehension. I mean, how could they possibly do justice to O’Brian’s extremely detailed world? Would they just crank out a superficial action film? I’m not sure any devotée was entirely pleased with the result, but it was, in fact, a pretty damn good movie. And all the background information and photos in this book help explain why. Peter Weir, the director, was a fanatic on accurate historical detail, including small items you never see on camera (but the crew knows they’re there). He kept the entire cast together for the full five months of filming at the big tank in Baja, the same way a ship’s crew would be together every day of their lives. And he instituted hierarchy (with Russell Crowe at the top, naturally) even during the “boot camp” phase at the beginning of the project. And on and on. A fascinating look behind the scenes and into the minds of all the people responsible for the film. I winced every time they talked about the “cannon,” though.
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So I own this book and have read it on and off over the years. I don't really understand all the ship crew stuff that it went into but I really enjoy how the author talks in depth about how much work went into the movie. It seems like a one of a kind book and might be a collectors item down the road as the movie seems to have a following. I think it should have won more awards. Directed by Peter weir (I've seen almost everything he's done) who's known for atmospheric type moods.
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This book was one that I had read over a long peroid of time. it is a very lengthy book that took a long time to finish. the book was in some cases very dry and dense. the book was too descritive in the worng parts. but when i can down to the battles they were very amazingly thought out and they were very interesting. this is also a movie and I had seen the movie befroe the book but then after reading the book i found it to hold more infromation in it. also the book did a better job or interacting with the reader if i didnt know the sailing terms. because lets face it i didnt but the book made me feel like i had.
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Make sure you read this before you see the movie. The ending is better in the book.
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It's a good look at the making of the movie "Master and Commander".
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