After an abrupt and violent encounter with a French warship inflicts severe damage upon his ship, a captain of the British Royal Navy begins a chase over two oceans to capture or destroy the enemy, though he must weigh his commitment to duty and ferocious pursuit of glory against the safety of his devoted crew, including the ship's thoughtful surgeon, his best friend.
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My absolute favorite movie from 2003, impossible to believe it's been that long. Overshadowed by Pirates of the Caribbean's commercial success and having the misfortune of coming the same year as Return of the King to miss any Oscar opportunities, this masterpiece of sight and sound fell through the cracks of public awareness and into obscurity. Beautiful cinematography, a script that keeps you on edge, an intimate relationship with every single crewman, a sweeping score, awe-inspiring acting, and rock-solid directing. The Academy, at the very least, owes Paul Bettany an Oscar.
The greatest seafaring film ever made. Perhaps Russell crowes greatest role. This is a masterclass of filmmaking in every aspect and deserves 10 times the love it receives. The greatest tragedy is we are getting a sequel to the gladiator over this film.