Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World director Peter Weir nails down just why his 2003 naval epic is so enduringly beloved. The film follows Captain Jack Aubrey and the crew of the H.M.S. Surprise, who, in 1805, are tasked with hunting down and capturing a powerful French ship. Master and Commander, which is based on three novels from Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin series, was a hit with critics upon release and would go on to be nominated for ten Oscars.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY Now, twenty years after the release of Master and Commander, Weir reveals in a recent interview with GQ why he thinks the movie continues to endure. According to the director, male audiences, in particular, still love the film because it explores universal themes that remain relevant regardless of the time period. Check out Weir's full comment below:
“It's about how men behaved in that time and circumstance. How they understood concepts like 'duty' and 'courage'. Perhaps that has some relevance today. Times change, and with them fashions, but some things remain imperishable. This film touches on those imperishables.”Should Master & Commander Get A Sequel? Although Master and Commander was a big hit with critics, the general audience reception, at least at the time, was somewhat more muted.
The Master and Commander prequel was first confirmed to be in development in 2021, but few updates have emerged since. It's not clear if the movie is still in active development or not, but screenwriter Patrick Ness, who also wrote Chaos Walking, was previously confirmed to be crafting the script. While the prequel will seemingly adapt the first book in O'Brian's series about a younger Captain Aubrey, it's debatable whether this movie should actually move forward.
In addition to business considerations and the fact that Master and Commander isn't an IP as hot as something like The Lord of the Rings, there's also a good chance that it wouldn't recapture the same magic as the original. Since it's a prequel, it likely won't feature the return of Crowe or costar Paul Bettany. It also likely won't feature Weir at the helm.
I agree with Weir. “For whatever reason,” and I think his reasons are compelling and correct, M&C is one of those films that nearly always pulls bell me back in if it’s randomly on background channel or seen on in guide surfing.
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