During the Napoleonic Wars, a brash British captain pushes his ship and crew to their limits in pursuit of a formidable French war vessel around South America.
Old-fashioned seafarer tale is wonderfully produced and manages to enhance the genre with a highly realistic depiction of life on sea including the battles which are quite spectacular.
Halliwell***: "Handsome drama of derring-do on the high seas that brilliantly recreates the horrors of battle, as cannonballs splinter ships and crush limbs, but also finds time for quieter, reflective moments."
Maltin***: "Lavish adaptation...Heavier on atmosphere than on story, but Crowe is an ideal commander, the human element is nicely played, and the physical production is impressive."
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