Another one for the "better than I expected" file

[inulro]

Just watched Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.

Normally I have a low to zero tolerance for all things nautical[1], but one of the Patrick O'Brien books was "Book at Bedtime" on radio 4 a while ago, and it was surprisingly quite good, so I put the film on my list.

Despite the fact that approximately 97% of the film takes place on the ship, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Russell Crowe wearing Nice Boots and frilly shirts didn't hurt. *cough*

[1] pirates excepted

Once again, I'm sure there was something else, but can't remember.

Comments

[sheepthief.livejournal.com]

low to zero tolerance for all things nautical

Any particular reason?

[inulro.livejournal.com]

Nope. Maybe because I grew up in the most landlocked place in the world, but you'd think that would make all things maritime more interesting to me.