Captain Jack Aubrey takes his ship, the HMS Surprise, into the challenges of the South Atlantic and around the Horn pursuing his nemesis, The Acheron, a French privateer.

A wonderful adventure in the spirit of Horatio Hornblower with updated special effects. Russell Crowe looks and acts the part of the British Naval Captain in the era of the Napoleanic Wars.

The ship is full of lively characters that you will cheer for in their pursuit around the globe. The final scene sets you up for a sequel- and I actually am looking forward to that.

I'll be watching this one repeatedly.

Buy it, rent it or go to your friend's house and sneak a peek. A great adventure film for the family- 12 and up. There is some gory stuff related to battle and battlefield surgery of the era. Language is not an issue.

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