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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)
A true masterpiece which deserves more attention
This is one of that movies that you need to watch several times to truly understand and appreciate all details. In some parts it can look a bit slow and difficult to follow but every part has a meaning
There is history, action, adventure, exploration. The plot is interesting and awfully interrupted at the end crying for a sequel.
Probably a 99% men movie, that's fine but women should watch it just to see the two main characters played by Crowe and Bettany, their different ways to be a man at that time, in that world and to be deeply friends even with very different visions of life and ideals.
The acting, the environment, the accuracy of the ships and sets reconstruction are amazing and everything was done without any CG as far as I can tell. This movie can really bring you there with them if you let it.