It stars russell crowe as jack aubrey and paul bettany as stephen maturin. For it was just as much part of the natural order of things that dr maturin. In the first decade of the nineteenth century, british naval officer jack aubrey is promoted to his first command of a warship, the sloop sophie. Novelist nicola griffith had low expectations when she started reading patrick obrians master. The far side of the world is half swashbuckling action movie, half detailed examination of life in the 19thcentury british navy, and all entertaining. The far side of the world is the tenth historical novel in the aubreymaturin series by patrick. The far side of the world is a 2003 peter weir film starring russell crowe and paul bettany. Aubreymaturin series project gutenberg selfpublishing. On the surface the film exists in several genres, the seafaring adventure, the period piece, and the war film. Jul 30, 2017 one of my favorite scenes of all time hold fast. Jun 06, 2014 master and commander soundtrack the far side of the world by moviesoundtrackgod. When midshipman hollom lee ingleby, borstal boy sees a fleeting image in a. As obrian fans know, the author was adept at building the inner and outer lives of his. For the aubreymaturin series of books, of which master and commander is the first, consult the main page epic nautical piece 2003 based on the aubreymaturin series of historical novels by patrick obrian set during the napoleonic wars.
Several books, among them master and commander and the far side of the world, were used as. All eighteen books are being reissued in hardback by harpercollins with stunning new jackets. The series has the same chronological order as its publication order. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as. The far side of the world took material from books in this series, notably master and commander, hms surprise, the letter of marque, the fortune of war, and particularly the far side of the world. The film is drawn from the aubreymaturin novels by patrick obrian, but. The first in patrick obrians twentyvolume aubreymaturin series, master and commander is both a compelling narrative and a fine foundation for the books to follow. Master and commander by patrick obrian, first edition. The acheron is currently in the atlantic off south america headed toward the pacific in order to extend napoleons reach of the wars. Master and commander is the first book in the aubreymaturin series. Russell crowe played the role of jack aubrey, and paul bettany that of stephen maturin. Contentsshow plot in 1805, in the midst of the napoleonic wars, captain john lucky jack aubrey of.
This first book is listed as one of the uks best loved novels in a bbc poll and served as the inspiration for the russell crowe movie master and commander. The patrick obrian wiki is a fandom books community. The plot of the film references several books in the series, including master and commander 1969, and the far side of the world 1984. Jack takes full charge after calamy gives the orders to quarters when the surprise comes under acherons first attack.
The story structure database is an archive of books and movies, recording all their major plot points. Also, many years before embarking on the aubreymaturin series, o brian. The far side of the world is a 2003 movie based on several books of the aubreymaturin series. In master and commander, the first novel in obrians 20volume series, he pretended to be a danish ship under quarantine, an episode partly based on a real event, in order to deceive a larger. Mrs horner, the gunners wife, engages in an affair with hollom, and becomes pregnant.
It is directed by peter weir and stars russell crowe as captain lucky jack aubrey of his majestys ship surprise, and paul bettany as ships surgeon, naturalist, and jacks. It is no dull history book but a gripping series of thrilling yarns which are almost impossible to put down. Though the scenes of battle and broken bodies are brutal and gruesome, and every cannonball threatens to crush bones as callously as it shatters wood, much of the film is calm and contemplative. Surprise midshipman hollom briefly spies a dark shape in a fog bank. Master and commander by obrian, patrick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The aubreymaturin books began with master and commander in 1970. Master and commander the far side of the world directed by peter weir. It was intended to become the first installment in a series of films. Recorded books is the largest independent producer of audiobooks in the world. It was nominated for 10 academy awards and lost the bulk of them to the return of the king. Master and commander the patrick obrian wiki fandom. One discussion about the nature of leadership takes place in the cabin of lucky jack aubrey, the captain. Finally the picture settles into a high, wide shot of the ocean and an adjacent coastline.
Our rbdigital platform distributes the broadest array of digital content typesincluding audiobooks, video, magazines, ebooks, education, and entertainmentall in one powerful app. Spectacular details on tall ships, international napoleonic war, early medicine, food and spies. Its quite clear from master and commander that obrian hadnt the least idea in the world of spending the rest of his life writing another. Director peter weir the truman show adapts the popular novels of patrick obrian with. Master and commander holds a special place in my memory. As the film opens, surprise midshipman hollom briefly spies a dark shape in a fog bank. Jack and stephen actually met, in the books, at a concert. Stephen maturin is sitting next to lieutenant jack aubrey maturin during a. Maturin will not interfere with the pregnancy, so she turns to. Start with master and commander, which should be available in paperback from your nearest bookseller. The far side of the world if youve seen the movie, dont hesitate to pick up the book aside from the setting. In the book hollom is a jonah and thanks you bastard up above, thats the book im on but i havent gotten to that part you ruined it. He was an incompetent midshipman who had reached the age where he could no longer hope for a commission.
Page 2 this category is for questions and answers related to master and commander, as asked by users of. Master and commander is the first of a series telling of the career of captain jack aubrey and his ships doctor and some time spy stephen maturin as they and the british royal navy play their part in the napoleonic wars. Master and commander is the first of patrick obrians now famous aubreymaturin novels, regarded by many as the greatest series of historical novels ever written. Having seen it multiple times in theaters alone, i can safely say that its only real glaring flaw is the timing of its release. Master and commander is the first title in the 20 novel series. The author claims no one real captain was the model for his fictional character. Rarely can a movie exist in two worlds and succeed in either, let alone both, but in master and commander. And if heor shedoes not have a copy, then beat the wretched fellow. The far side of the world a brief introduction, for fans of peter weirs 2003 movie, to the characters and plots in patrick obrians original books. When the men are on deck singing the spanish ladies song, they suddenly stop, leaving hollom singing alone, and then he trails off at the end.
Master and commander later shortened to commander is an official naval rank between lieutenant and post captain, and it is jacks rank during the sotitled book. The far side of the world is a 2003 age of sail naval warfare drama, based on the aubreymaturin series of historical novels by patrick obrian set during the napoleonic wars. I had already seen the movie with russell crowe and this book explained how they met. One of my favourite series of books is the aubrey maturin nautical. Master and commander film all the tropes wiki fandom. The far of the side of the world 2003 acted by famous actors russell crowe, paul bettany and billy boyd. The twentybook series can nevertheless be regarded as complete the two official admiralty orders that jack aubrey receives shortly after the beginning of master and commander and on the second but last page of blue at the mizzen perfectly bracket the whole story. A patrick obrian literary guide to peter weirs master and.
As the tension rises, crew member nagle refuses to salute hollom on the deck, and is. The aubreymaturin series by patrick obrian 19142000. The far side of the world is a rare feat a quiet action film. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Captain aubrey is more concerned with holloms deficiencies as an officer. Well, i cant say theres much action, but i hope you enjoyed it anyway. Jack had returned to his cabin to a sea of books along the floor with joanna in the middle, sky blue skirts spread. Master and commander is the first of patrick obrians now famous aubreymaturin novels, set during the napoleonic wars, regarded by many as the greatest series of historical novels ever written. For it was just as much part of the natural order of things that dr maturin should preserve those who came under his hands. Master and commander soundtrack the far side of the world by moviesoundtrackgod. Master and commander 15 movie clip men must be governed.
Director peter weir has created an intriguing film that nicely balances fierce battle sequences with quiet, intimate scenes. The first time hollom served with jack aubrey was aboard hms lively, but he was taken to a hospital ship when he became ill. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading master and commander vol. The films plot and characters are adapted from three novels in author patrick. Captain jack aubreys russell crowe, a beautiful mind orders are to follow the french. The films plot and characters are adapted from three novels in author patrick obrians aubreymaturin series, which includes 20 completed novels of jack aubreys naval career. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions.
However, the film takes place later during his career, after he has already made post. It is directed by peter weir and stars russell crowe as captain lucky jack aubrey of his majestys ship surprise, and paul bettany as ships surgeon, naturalist, and jacks dear friend stephen maturin. Patrick o brians aubreymaturin series, master and commander and. The ocean dusk from blackness, a pattern slowly emerges shimmering, abstract lines form into waves cresting above steepsided valleys of water.
Contentsshow plot in 1805, in the midst of the napoleonic wars, captain john lucky jack aubrey of the royal navy frigate hms surprise is ordered to pursue and destroy the french privateer acheron. The story of jack aubreys sister, beautiful, intelligent, and willful. Movies lp this category is for questions and answers related to master and commander, as asked by users of. 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 the novel is set at the turn of the 19th century. Book 1 aubreymaturin novels kindle edition by obrian, patrick. Mr hollom was an officer candidate of the royal navy.
Books by patrick obrian author of master and commander. Although the film uses some of the characters and events from the novels, it does not faithfully reproduce the plot of the books. I attempted to recreate the language of the books as best i could, but the situation of course is from the movie, and jacks memories come from a mix of both. Nov 16, 2003 in master and commander, the first novel in obrians 20volume series, he pretended to be a danish ship under quarantine, an episode partly based on a real event, in order to deceive a larger. Jack aubrey, a lieutenant languishing in port without a ship, on half pay, depressed and indebt, and stephen maturin, a. Master and commander the far side of the world by peter. Wfldp leadership in cinema master and commander the far side of the world 4 of 11 master and commanderthe far side of the world the following clips illustrate, or show violations of, the wildland leadership values and principles. These books were my absolute favorites of all time so far. Patrick obrians master and commander napoleonic wars. Plot summary it is april 18, 1800, in port mahon, minorca, at that time a base of the royal navy. The far side of the world peter weir brilliantly manages the feat. It establishes the friendship between captain jack aubrey rn and stephen maturin, who becomes his secretive ships surgeon and an intelligence agent. In far side, mr calamy is said to be just twelve years old, but already fairly. Jack aubrey, a lieutenant languishing in port without a ship, on half pay, depressed and indebt, and stephen maturin, a penniless halfirish, halfcatalan physician and natural philosopher, meet for the first time at a soiree at.
A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. Jack comes on deck to question hollom and calamy as the ship beats to quarters. The far side of the world is a 2003 film directed by peter weir, starring russell crowe as jack aubrey, with paul bettany as stephen maturin and released by 20th century fox, miramax films and universal studios. A patrick obrian literary guide to peter weirs master. 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. Master and commander fun facts page 2 movies lp funtrivia.
The far side of the world, is about leadership as it is manifested in strength, respect, and discipline. 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. Jack had returned to his cabin to a sea of books along the floor with joanna in the middle, sky. Epic nautical piece 2003 based on the aubreymaturin series of historical novels by patrick obrian set during the napoleonic wars. His struggle to make right decisions regarding his duty to his country and his duty to his crew forms the heart of master and commander, and turns yet another period war flick into a study of character and personality. When i first read the first in the series, master and commander, i really enjoyed getting to know the main characters, captain jack aubrey and stephen maturin. Master and commander is the first novel in the epic twenty book aubreymaturin series by patrick obrian. At the beginning of the movie, midshipman calamy issues the order to beat to quarters. It was nominated for 10 academy awards and lost the bulk of.
Based on a series of books by patrick obrian, and directed by peter weir, master and commander. He strives to balance the need for respect, discipline and order with the need for personal contact and encouragement. The far side of the world peter bradshaw friday 21 november 2003 the guardian. Mr hollom, an unemployed, impoverished and unpromoted masters mate, or senior. The requirements of the mill, a master and commander. Wfldp leadership in cinema master and commander, the. Master and commander by patrick obrian, first edition abebooks. Oct 04, 2010 its quite clear from master and commander that obrian hadnt the least idea in the world of spending the rest of his life writing another nineteen books about these people. Starring russell crowe as captain lucky jack aubrey, and paul bettany as ships surgeon, naturalist, and dear friend stephen maturin. If you can make it through the first 34 of the first book master and commander to the 1st tall ship battle, you will read all 20 books. Can jack and tom reel her in or is it a futile effort. Albatros whalers, jack ordered the ship to make sail in order to pursue the french privateer. These are only guidelines and may be interpreted differently by other views. For the aubreymaturin series of books, of which master and commander is the first, consult the main page.