Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is about the British Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. It is a fun movie that kept people on their seats. This movie was very enjoyable and there are three reasons why. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is most memorable for its exciting action scenes, themes of camaraderie, and components of heroism. The action scenes keep viewers interested and on the edge of their seats. First, Blakeney is injured during the ship’s first battle, causing him to have his arm amputated. He fights on, and shows his bravery throughout this scene. Then, during the final battle the British and French gave it their all. The British disguises themselves …show more content…
The heroism starts during the first battle between the Acheron and the Surprise, the English’s ship. The Acheron shoots down one of the Surprise’s masts with a sailor on it. Even though, cutting it loose meant risking the sailors life, Captain Jack had to do so to save the rest of his crew. Then, after the mast is free the French destroys the ship’s steering. This however doesn’t slow them down. The sailors make a believable decoy and pull the Surprise to safety. The French could have seen that there was decoy and killed the small boats, but the British do not care as long as they do what they can to save themselves. Lastly, during the final battle, Captain Jack gives Blakeney the roll of Leutenant. Blakeney held this roll well and helps lead the British to victory. Blakeney is only a young boy and yet he shows more bravery than anyone else on the ship. Therefore, the heroism is shown quiet well throughout the movie. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is an amazing movie because of its action, camaraderie, and heroism. The action scenes keeps the movie alive. The Camaraderie holds the viewer’s hearts making them feel close to the actors. Finally, there is the heroism that holds the movie together. The movie is fairly enjoyable and hopefully there will be a second movie to show how the war