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I think it's the only Russell Crowe movie that I've ever really enjoyed. Also one of the best duel movies ever made. This guy:  versus this guy: 
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Professor Shark posted:I think it's the only Russell Crowe movie that I've ever really enjoyed. Russell Crowe was in L.A. Confidential hope that helps also, Virtuosity
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Dec 17, 2014 13:26
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ya it's pretty awesome op
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Dec 17, 2014 13:28
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Atoramos posted:Russell Crowe was in L.A. Confidential hope that helps poo poo you're right, LA Con was also great. I think I like this one a little bit more, less Kevin Spacey.
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Dec 17, 2014 13:29
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Dec 17, 2014 13:39
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had enough commanding but not enough conquering
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Dec 17, 2014 13:45
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4PzpxOj5Cc But it had weevils!
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Dec 17, 2014 14:08
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actually it blows compared to the books gg
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Dec 17, 2014 14:10
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WAMPA_STOMPA posted:actually it blows compared to the books gg as if you know how to read
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Dec 17, 2014 14:22
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whoever wins, we lose
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Dec 17, 2014 14:24
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WAMPA_STOMPA posted:actually it blows compared to the books gg Yeah I think I'll pick up the first book of the series, I've heard that they're great.
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Dec 17, 2014 14:32
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Seriously one of the greatest movies ever and the best thing about it is not a single goddamn insufferable female talks at all in this film. Literally it is 100% men the entire time I mean that is the kind of movie for me.
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Dec 17, 2014 14:55
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It's like Pride and Prejudice but with the rum, sodomy and floggings toned down a bit.
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Dec 17, 2014 14:55
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Actions scenes were good but the plot tended to drag on various places.
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Dec 17, 2014 15:33
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DONT CARE BUTTON posted:Seriously one of the greatest movies ever and the best thing about it is not a single goddamn insufferable female talks at all in this film. Literally it is 100% men the entire time I mean that is the kind of movie for me. "insert semen joke here" Same reason "The Thing" was such a great movie as well.
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Dec 17, 2014 15:34
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I thought it was cool how Russell Crowe was a teacher for the 10-12 year old "officers" on the ship during the down time. Also, Russell Crowe has a smirk on his face for 95% of the movie. He's having such a good time doing what he loves 
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Dec 17, 2014 15:42
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I was sort of hoping that this movie would have more ship fight scenes than primitive surgery scenes and boring bitching scenes but I guess it's a delicate balance (no its not lol)
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Dec 17, 2014 21:36
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Smashurbanipal posted:It's like Pride and Prejudice but with the rum, sodomy and floggings toned down a bit. A lot of people compare the author to a male Jane Austen. just finished the 20th book in the series not long ago. highly recommend it, much better than the movie.
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Dec 17, 2014 21:41
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I literally walked out of the theater halfway through because I was so bored. It turned out p okay because I went into Tupac: Resurrection and that was good
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Dec 17, 2014 21:45
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RaySmuckles posted:Actions scenes were good but the plot tended to drag on various places. This also describes what it's like reading the books v. well, lol
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Dec 17, 2014 21:50
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The actual best fight scene in the entire series is in Book Three, H.M.S. Surprise, and I recommend starting with that one (you can basically pick up any of them and start there at least before #15)
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Dec 17, 2014 21:51
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The books are great. The last, maybe not so much for me, anyway. But the movie wasn't bad at all. The story seemed a little… I dunno, truncated/rushed? Like they just took the middle section out of one of the books and just filmed that. I wish they'd make another movie. I'd crack on like smoke and oakum to go see it.
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Dec 17, 2014 22:06
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The movie was a pretty awesome slice of life and look into their lives and whatnot. Awesome movie.
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Dec 17, 2014 22:08
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basically thr books are kind of like the money only longer. sometimes theres cool huge battles, and sometimes its like the characters struggling w/ alcoholism and money problems on land
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Dec 17, 2014 22:13
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Also something they don't even mention in the movie is that Stephen is an intelligence operative and there's also a lot of spy stuff going on, esp. book five mostly takes place in Boston during the War of 1812 and there's lots of espionage and murder and it's awesome
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Dec 17, 2014 22:17
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It's the greatest Star Trek movie ever made. I really get the sense that the tone and feel of this movie is what Wrath of Khan was aiming for. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GNT1xQs-KcA Kirk & Spock would be proud.
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Dec 17, 2014 22:43
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Harime Nui posted:Also something they don't even mention in the movie is that Stephen is an intelligence operative and there's also a lot of spy stuff going on, esp. book five mostly takes place in Boston during the War of 1812 and there's lots of espionage and murder and it's awesome I knew that he was a spy from reading wikipedia and paid special attention to it while I watched it today. Early in the movie when the French frigate just happens to show up behind them out of nowhere Stephen remarks that the French have spies everywhere... just like England.
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Dec 17, 2014 22:43
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Book 3 and 5 were easily my favorites but I enjoyed them all. At least up through around 12 after which I mostly kept going just because I was more than halfway through. That said Bonden should have gone out way better than he did. The film is a weird kind of mishmash of plots from a few different books but I still love it and rewatch it often.
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Dec 17, 2014 22:48
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Frosted Flake posted:It's the greatest Star Trek movie ever made. I really get the sense that the tone and feel of this movie is what Wrath of Khan was aiming for. I remember hearing Wrath of Khan was supposed to be Horatio Honblower in space so basically yes I liked the Hornblower books how does this series compare?
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Dec 17, 2014 22:48
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the only thing i remember from this film is the "lesser of two weevils" joke Noah was good
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Dec 17, 2014 22:52
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Mange Mite posted:I liked the Hornblower books how does this series compare? You'll enjoy them. I actually read the Aubrey/Maturin books first and kinda burned out trying to go straight into Hornblower afterwards and only made it through a few. It's been a few years so I should give the unfortunately named captain another go.
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Dec 17, 2014 22:56
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i dont read but i am proud to post on a forum among people that do or are good at pretending to
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Dec 17, 2014 23:34
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Quickscope420dad posted:the only thing i remember from this film is the "lesser of two weevils" joke You don't remember the cringeworthy second rate Darwin subplot?
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Dec 18, 2014 00:03
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Never seen it, gonna watch it at the weekend now thanks to this thread and especially the bit about no girls being in it. I miss those films.
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Dec 18, 2014 00:33
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isnt Maturin a disgusting skeeze in the books? i remember something about him hiding food under his wig
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Dec 18, 2014 00:35
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it's got a one arm kid shootng a guy in the face
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Dec 18, 2014 00:37
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Quickscope420dad posted:the only thing i remember from this film is the "lesser of two weevils" joke god drat it that was my party joke before the film, no-one had ever heard it and it's such a terrible joke. now everyone thinks i got it from the film.
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Dec 18, 2014 00:40
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THE BETTER OF TWO WEEVILS HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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Dec 18, 2014 00:43
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Professor Shark posted:Yeah I think I'll pick up the first book of the series, I've heard that they're great. If you like cross-referencing naval terms you're gonna be a big fan!
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Cavaradossi posted:god drat it that was my party joke before the film, no-one had ever heard it and it's such a terrible joke. now everyone thinks i got it from the film.
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