Considering that Russell Crowe was coming off a run that includes his Oscar-winning turn in Gladiator, and his star-making role in L.A. Confidential, it’s truly impressive that his performance as ...

There are very few actors who held a monopoly over historical epics in the early 2000s quite like Russell Crowe. Gladiatormay ...

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is a sweeping, sea-soaked war drama that trades flash for grit, favoring historical texture over Hollywood bombast. It’s not your typical naval ...

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World was a critical favourite upon its release and is experiencing a reappraisal. But the oceanic wartime epic was considered a box office flop when it was ...