I have read all 20 of the books more than once and so was very much looking forward to this film. Over all it is good, but it's not an action movie and if you go expecting that you could be disappointed. It's more about the way of life aboard a British warship in 1805. I think it does help if you have read the books. The actors did a good job, great camera work. It's got so much packed into it it's the type of movie you have to see more than once to catch everything and understand who is who. Overall I do recommend it.
