I don't understand the hard criticism this film has endured. It's a great adventure movie. All the elements are there to make it enjoyable. Some people went to see it expecting an action movie which it is not. It's beautifully filmed and the actors are good. I must admit, it is not Russel Crowe's best performance. He was more convincing in A Beautiful Mind and Gladiator. The hardships of battle at sea in the 15th century are well portrayed and one can really feel the sheer violence of the battles in the fight sequences. All in all, an excellent movie with a good cast. Only 2 things bugged me a little. They should have dropped the last 5 minutes which serve absolutely no purpose. Also, the scenes with the Captain and the medic playing music were very unrealistic (almost funny) You can really tell that they are not real musicians and pretend to play. Still, these little things don't spoil the movie at all. I recommend it to those who enjoy historical adventure movies with a plot. Those seeking non stop action and special effects need not bother.
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