This is an extremely good movie, successfully recreating the atmosphere of the era. The special effects depicting battle scenes and adverse weather conditions are especially good. So, too, are the costumes and make-up.
I have, however, one criticism to make. Captain Jack Aubrey (Crowe) is shown on more than one occasion aloft in the rigging while the ship is sailing along. I am pretty confident that no Royal Navy captain would adopt this pose. The concept of sailing along in the rigging is more reminiscent of Kevin Costner in "Waterworld"! Apart from this one small breach of etiquette, a thoroughly enjoyable film.
I have, however, one criticism to make. Captain Jack Aubrey (Crowe) is shown on more than one occasion aloft in the rigging while the ship is sailing along. I am pretty confident that no Royal Navy captain would adopt this pose. The concept of sailing along in the rigging is more reminiscent of Kevin Costner in "Waterworld"! Apart from this one small breach of etiquette, a thoroughly enjoyable film.